Yesterday I came across a movie entitled Pumping Iron (1977). It’s a documentary that chronicles the preparation that the world’s top bodybuilders underwent in the months leading up to the 1975 Mister Olympia contest (Emphasizing the rivalry between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno). To Say This Film Is Inspirational Would Be An Understatement What was …
How can you strengthen your mindset? Growth comes with existential crisis. Waves of intense anxiety surface when your ego sheds its layers. Building an external reference point outside your ego allows you to stay grounded in neutrality. This helps you observe these sensations for what they are. The death of old thought patterns.
Did you know most of your day runs on autopilot? About 90% of your actions are habits. You might not notice them, but they direct your: Time Energy Productivity And success. Good habits build order. Weak habits build chaos. If you want to organize your entire life, you must organize your habits first. Because habits …
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“The ruler who is good for anything ought not to beg his subjects to be ruled by him.” -Plato What’s the nature of leadership? When you carry yourself in a valuable way, people will become intrigued by your purpose and look to your frame for guidance. When you lead yourself, you tend to automatically lead …
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How can you learn from failure? Failure is an inevitable part of life that most people would prefer to avoid. Yet, for those who learn to embrace it, failure becomes an invaluable teacher. It’s the mirror that reflects your weaknesses, showing you exactly where your current mental framework is flawed. The key to personal and …
“If you can use your principles for many years without fail, then they are sound.” -Sam Carpenter Winners live by principles. Principles are essential to personal power because they convert into processes. (Structure). They train your mind to be stronger than your feelings. What are some of the most valuable principles? This article will give …
How can you go from novice to expert? It’s about seeing the same fundamentals with different eyes. Ego The novice puts his ego ahead of his willingness to progress. The expert puts himself on the line so he grows with every setback. Perfectionism The novice stays fixated upon rigid “perfection”. The expert uses his imperfections …
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Tired of feeling powerless in the face of conflict? Your first task is to observe your emotions as an outsider. When you let your responses be dictated by the heat of passion, you lose the ability to control your frame. Personal power = strong presence of mind. Keeping your wits about you when others are …
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What can you learn from the greatest people in history? Their life stories are full of wisdom. By reading about their paths, you can examine efficient aspects of their mindsets and principles. These emerging puzzle pieces help to fill the holes within your own personal philosophy, allowing you to move towards realizing your optimal value …
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When your moves have purpose, you instill confidence in yourself (and vice versa). -Bruce Lee What’s the difference between your micro and macro frame? In some of my posts I’ve discussed the importance of balancing the micro with the macro within your lifestyle / perspective. This same concept applies to frame control. Your micro frame …
