Ep. 108 | Turn Your Breakdown into Your Breakthrough with Donny Starkins

Are you willing to make your breakdown, your breakthrough? Donny Starkins, international yoga instructor, mindfulness teacher and personal development coach did exactly that and joins us on the Academy for a powerful episode. After enduring several knee injuries and giving up his dream of professional athletics, Donny went down the rabbit hole of addiction until one day... He woke up. Donny's story is something we can all relate to, and is full of vulnerability, growth and charting the path for what he does today. In this episode, you'll discover: Understanding that we are created in this world to fulfill a purpose Knowing why deep-diving within yourself is crucial to understanding your sole purpose How self-love is important and how yoga is the best form of self-love Why people become uncomfortable of awareness and consciousness How our mind can be our only sole distraction Breaking the cycle of falling into the rabbit hole of victim mentality and doubt How the mind has to power to make us feel homeless, lost, and disconnected How the power of pausing, disconnecting, and meditation can shift your whole perspective Awareness and why it is vital to change your life Importance of finding balance How to be in the moment, or in the zone and use it to increase awareness and find clarity Why awareness of the present moment brings about significant changes in your life Being honest with oneself is the first step to understanding your purpose in life How to shift and connect your head to your heart and let it lead the way The importance of selfishness in order to be selfless "If you have life, you have a purpose. We are called for something greater." -Donny Starkins "The answers are within you. There is no need to look somewhere else." -Donny Starkins "Yoga is self-love at its finest. What you do on the yoga mat is a reflection of how you live your life." -Donny Starkins THE 1% RULE IS OUT ON AUDIOBOOK! My latest book, The 1% Rule: How to Fall in Love with the Process and Achieve Your Wildest Dreams is now out on Amazon. I'm so excited to finally release this book, and I need your help to push this up the lists as I am proud of what I have created. Head here to grab your copy of The 1% Rule Now! http://a.co/6H8uWlH The 1% Rule was designed to answer three core questions: Why do some people seem to achieve massive success in everything they do, while others can't even get out of their own way? What separates those who get excited and inspired for a season, a quarter, a month or a week — and those who are consistently on fire? What are the core principles, mindsets, habits, and rituals of those who execute ruthlessly, and those who sit on the sidelines pondering? …through exploring these answers over the last decade the core principles, strategies and proven framework of The 1% Rule were born and are now yours today. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform: https://resistaverageacademy.com/