High-Performance Lifestyle
By Norman Doidge | Link to book
“One of these scientists even showed that thinking, learning, and acting can turn our genes on or off, thus shaping our brain anatomy and our behavior- surely one of the most extraordinary discoveries of the twentieth century.”
Learning adjusts genes which creates changes in behavior. [Read more…]
Gym Jones is a grueling training system that has more than just gymgoers, it produces disciples.
Maybe you’ve seen the Spartan warriors from the movie 300 and you already know. If not, the video below will provide the type of vivid introduction that you sorely need.
Despite the physicality of these actors, physical training is not the focus.
At Gym Jones, training the Mind is Primary.
“The mind is primary. The mind drags the body—struggling behind it—rarely the opposite. When spirit increases, improved physical performance is a consequence. As performance improves, spirit soars, confidence evolves and character develops.” [Read more…]
The pursuit of excellence is the foundation for all success. It is encompassing and it transcends all fields, all careers, all vocations, all callings and anything that starts with the word professional.
It is the consistent and relentless pursuit of the idea of being the best that drives improvement in everything that we do.
Average is the norm of today. People have become professional “settlers” and the overcast of society is dark & gloomy.
In order to get past the barrier of mediocre, you must be willing to accept the idea of excellence and the never-ending pursuit that accompanies it.
“Only those who will risk going too far can find out how far one can go.” – TS Eliot
I just saw a video of Jesse Itzler on Big Think and he spoke of his experience with Navy Seal David Goggins.
David Goggins is one of the most inspiring people you will ever read about.
For those of you that don’t know who Jesse Itzler is, he is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Marquis Jet. He is also an author that writes about how he mixed his life up by living with a SEAL for 31 Days.
The story of how Itzler first “encountered” Goggins is pretty mind-blowing. Itzler was running a 100-mile race as part of a six-man relay team. Goggins was simply running the race alone. He was a 260 pound, ripped to shreds, gorilla of a man running a 100-mile relay race, alone. [Read more…]
I have mentioned it before but there is nothing quite more valuable to personal growth than the constant and unending search for knowledge. The process is the reward and ideas will flow through you like never before.
But just gathering information is not enough.
I’m talking about learning, executing, critiquing, then repeating. The repeating part is vital. Self-reflection, deep inner-thinking, and extensive self-questioning are how tough questions get answered. [Read more…]
