13: Addressing MINDSET - If Ya Don't Mind

Peter and Todd discuss mental strength and/or mindset. Using Maslow's hierarchy format, we delve into how we can use a similar structure for how we approach mindset. As we think about mindset and all the things which can and do influence it, how does that then lead to how we navigate our experience - conversely - how have the things we have experienced influence how we realize our mindset and then choose to work with or upon it toward new outcomes. Related points: Victim mentality Triggers Ownership Situational curiosity Supporting others before ourselves Character flaws, and what aspects can we work on? Thriving Mental habit / action / tool examples: Effort and attitude. Choices, and making them intentionally. Exploring the difference between response and reaction. Quotes/quips: "Confidence is the foundation upon which all our successes are built." "Courage is willing to try something regardless of what the outcome could be." "Mental strength is the ability to understand the difference between what we have control over and what we don't." - Peter "Awareness creates intention, and intention creates action." "Mental strength is the willingness to do uncomfortable things." - Todd "We can't be available to others, if we aren't available to ourselves first." "The number one ability is availability." "Often when we complain, it is about things we have no control over." "Whatever we focus upon, that's what we bring our attention to." "What you do is what you get." "What you see as lacking in your marriage, is what you fail to bring to it." Rando links: Maslow's hierarchy of needs - Wikipedia Bergeron's Hierarchy of Mindset | The Actor's Dojo (dojoactors.com) Wim Hof (breathwork) Apnea tables (breathwork) RomWod (CrossFit flavored yoga) Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (book by James Nestor) Hangry (definition)