Unbreakable Mind: Recent Episodes
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Mark Lynch of The Excellence Addiction reveals all of his mental toughness and growth mindset development strategies so you can cultivate mental resilience and get ahead of the curve with your personal growth. Discover how you can create a strong mind that works for you and gives you the mental edge you need to accomplish your biggest goals and begin living a life of passion, purpose, and fulfillment. Although Mark confesses he has yet to fully master the complete power of the mind, he has tirelessly researched topics such as effective leadership, positive mindsets, the law of attraction, and entrepreneurial mindsets to create his unbreakable mind. Now he's ready to help you develop yours. Leadership skills and qualities, the growth mindset, mental toughness training, mindset shifting, mental stillness, the comfort zone, personal development, self-improvement, and mental strength are just a few of the concepts that we'll explore to help you better understand how to develop an unbreakable mind that will put you in a position to you crush your most massive goals.
Tough love, some people live by it, others hate it.
But in today's episode, I'm going to tell you why you NEED IT!
In this week's episode:
- Why tough love is really tough compassion
- Why we need more tough love in our world
- How we can be receptive to tough love
Take me to the gym with you this week as you listen to this episode!
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This is going to be a highly relevant episode to a lot of people, especially given this last year that most of us had to push ourselves through.
And even if you lived an amazing life this past year, there will be times when life gets difficult, that's a universal reality for each and every one of us.
So today, I'm going to be talking about how we can deal with that pain by ascribing meaning to it, and how doing this positions us for immediate and long-term success.
Covered in today's episode:
- The importance of solution-based approaches
- How fixed mindsets hold you back
- The importance and value of ascribing meaning to our struggles
- The story of Victor Frankl
- How we can each apply this approach to benefit our own lives
Download this week's episode to improve yourself by another 1%!
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There is one investment that we can all make that will make us rich beyond measure.
Spoiler alert, it's not the next meme crypto coin.
When you make this investment, opportunities begin to find their way to you.
You begin to focus on what matters and moves the needle for you.
And it's the only investment IN THE WORLD that will guarantee you a significant return.
If this episode doesn't hype you up a bit, I don't know what will! So download this week's podcast and you and I can have a little chat!
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Look, it's no secret that our modern society is getting tougher and tougher to succeed in.
The world isn't giving as many handouts and things are continually getting more expensive and out of reach for many people.
But that doesn't mean things are hopeless.
In fact, there are some very simple mindset shifts we can begin making in our daily lives that will position us for more/greater success moving forward.
Those are exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode:
- You have control/choices
- The bias you need to adopt for more success
- What you need to let go of in order to succeed
- How you need to see the world
- How you should start defining success for yourself
Download this week's episode and let me distract you during your next exercise routine!
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In this week's episode, I kind of reflect on what I feel is a fundamental flaw in how many people approach personal development and self-improvement.
Typically we enter these areas because we want to achieve more, become more productive, procrastinate less, and become high-performers.
This inevitably leads us down a path where we try to improve various areas of our lives.
But do those areas even need improvement? If something isn't broken do we need to fix it or make it better?
Like anything in life, our choices have consequences and our actions have trade-offs.
In this week's episode I cover:
- Why more is not always better
- How self-improvement has become a hobby for too many people
- How life is a game of trade-offs whether we like it or not
Download this week's episode and listen to me talk your ear off during your next drive!
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In this week's episode, I introduce you to a question that is probably one you've never thought about but is incredibly important.
If you can answer it, you'll give your life the direction and awareness you need to reach new levels of success.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why asking what you want from life is a poor question
- What you should be asking yourself instead
- What your answers to these better questions can provide you
Don't miss out!!
Download the episode and let's go sit in the park together!
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Ever wondered why loss is so hard? Whether it's the loss of a relationship, career opportunity, or some other valued experience in life... we suck at dealing with loss.
But we don't have to. There are ways to better cope with it, even grow through it with the right steps.
So that's what we're going to add to your mindset toolkit this week.
This episode covers:
- Why we suck at dealing with loss
- Why loss hurts us so much
- Steps to better your ability to cope with loss
- Why it's crucial we develop this ability to cope with loss
Download this week's episode and take me to the gym with you!
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Do you call yourself a perfectionist with pride? Or do you know other people who do? If so, this is an episode you'll benefit from.
Look, there's nothing wrong with having high standards. In fact, sometimes those standards allow us to grow and improve as well as help those around us to improve as well.
But perfectionism.... yea that's massively overrated. Being a perfectionist isn't something to be proud of, and in today's episode, I'm going to tell you why.
Today we'll cover:
- What is perfectionism
- Why it's overrated
- How it can hold you back
- A better approach to striving for high standards
So smash that download button and take me on a walk outside with you this week!
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As unfortunate as it may be, our motivation and willpower can only carry us so far in life. Yes, it can carry us to great lengths. But both have their limits.
Inevitably there will come a time when our motivation and willpower give way. And those are the moments in life when you are truly tested.
This is why it's so incredibly important to develop your self-discipline. Because when your motivation finally fails you, you'll have solid habits and mentalities to fall back on that will continue to push you forward through those challenging times.
Today's episode covers:
- What is self-discipline and how does it help us?
- How can we develop self-discipline?
- The limitations of willpower and why self-discipline will take you so much further?
- The secret to a better type of personal self-discipline.
Download this week's episode and up your excellence game for another week!
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Have you ever said:
- I wish I could improve my life but I don't know where to start
- I wish I could be more productive
- I wish I could accomplish more in my personal life
- I wonder why I'm not as happy as I think I could be
- I feel as though I've got a lot of things holding me back from being successful
Or any other common self-pitying phrases we tend to toss out at ourselves almost daily?
Well, this episode is going to help you make a few mindset shifts that will hopefully put you on a path to achieving solutions to at least a few of these.
Download and Enjoy! Take me on a walk with you haha.
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Today I'm going to be talking to you about 3 incredibly important life skills that you were probably never taught.
You've definitely heard of them. I have no doubt about that. But I do doubt that you were ever taught to effectively apply them. That's going to be a problem I help you solve with today's episode.
You'll learn:
- How to take things less personally
- How to enable your mind to be flexible so you can grow
- How to cope better with unknowns and uncertainty
Download and enjoy the episode!
-Coach Mark
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Today's talk is a big one. It's going to help us get over something that's plaguing all of us... And that is our to-do list trauma.
Think about it? Do you enjoy looking at your to-do list? Or do you dread seeing the seemingly endless list of tasks that take over your Saturdays? I'm guessing it's the latter.
Our to-do lists have moved away from tools for productivity to something that can physically hold us back.
But it doesn't need to be this way... nor should it be. So this week I'm going to show you some ways you can stay productive and be more effective in your life!
This week you'll learn:
- How we arrived at to-do list trauma
- The to-do list dilemma
- Priority lists over to-do lists
- The secret to true productivity in your life
- How you can use these skills to benefit your life
Hopefully, these tips will help you reshape your daily life in a way that lets you take a few steps closer to achieving your inner excellence!
Have a fantastic day!
-Coach Mark
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Today's talk is going to be a little different.
I'm going to talk about something I've noticed in the modern world and how I feel as though it's holding us back from achieving our full potential.
And the worse part of it is, this "thing" that's holding us back has become an addiction in nearly each and every one of us. It's just done it in such an incredibly subtle way that most of us don't even realize it's happened.
By the end of today's episode, you'll definitely have something to think about. And hopefully, I'll encourage you to make some changes or at least rethink the way we go about our everyday lives.
Download the episode and, if you're so inclined, leave a review if I was able to provide you with some value!
Stay Excellent!
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The fear of the unknown can be crippling.
It can hold us back from pursuing our goals and lead us to give up on our dreams. It can create endless amounts of anxiety and lead us into incredibly negative spaces.
So how do we cope with it? In a world that's increasingly fast-paced and complicated, it may seem like an impossible task.
But there is a way, and I'm going to show you in this week's episode!
What you'll learn:
- Why we fear the unknown
- How certainty creates illusions in our lives
- How to live effectively with uncertainty and the unknown
If you got some value from this episode, share it on your IG story and tag me so we can chat!
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Hey Everyone!
Welcome back to another week of building your unbreakable mind and growing into the person you need to be to position yourself for the success you want to achieve!
This week's episode is a little different. Today we're covering 5 commonly held beliefs that greatly limit your potential.
And the worst part is... you probably hold at least 2 or 3 of these beliefs right now.
So download this week's episode, take me with you out on a walk, and most importantly, enjoy!
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It's time for a personal change!
We've all been there. Sometimes we're successful, but a lot of the time we're not. But never fear, this week's episode is going to help you turn some of those failures into wins!
If you've ever asked yourself "how do I make the changes in my life to be more successful", then this is an episode you're going to want to download and take notes on!
In this week's value-packed episode:
- What is personal change (the 2 main types)
- Which type of personal change is most important
- Why is personal change so difficult, and why do we often fail
- How can we prepare ourselves to be more successful
- How to make the personal changes we need to make in order to be successful
Download and enjoy! But most importantly, stay excellent!
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This week's episode is all about learning how to face your fears.
Because fear disconnects us from our abilities. It disconnects us from our dreams. It disconnects us from what we're capable of achieving.
Why willingly limit ourselves like this?
Learning to overcome our fears is one of the best things we can do for our success.
What you'll learn this week:
- Where our fears come from
- The problems fear creates for us
- Why overcoming fear will free us to achieve our dreams
- Real-life strategies for overcoming fear
If you get any value from this episode take some time to share it to social media and let me know where you're listening from!
Welcome back to part 2 of this episode all about overcoming victim mentalities.
This mentality has become a plague over the past few years and learning how to overcome it is one of the best things you can do for your growth, development, and success.
In today's episode:
- Learning where your victim mentality comes from
- How to approach overcoming your victim mentality
- The steps you can take to improve your mindset
- Why you need to earn your happiness
This is one you're not going to want to miss! Enjoy!
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Ever struggled with a victim mentality? Do you know people who seem to always be trying to paint a picture where they're the victim?
The truth is, adopting a victim mentality is becoming increasingly common. However, this mindset is also incredibly restrictive. It holds people back in so many ways.
In today's episode we'll cover:
- What is a victim mentality
- The most common types of victim mentalities
- The various negative consequences of victim mentalities
This is part 1 of a 2 episode series. So make sure you tune in or you'll be lost next week!
Stay excellent everyone!
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Nope, this isn't the sexiest skill. That's why nobody is really talking about it.
But it is one of the most EFFECTIVE and IMPORTANT skills that you can develop if you have aspirations to become successful.
And that skill is self-evaluation.
Some people dread it, it means focusing on your weaknesses... But it's a hell of a lot more than that. And that's what I'm going to show you in today's episode.
What you'll learn today:
- What is self-evaluation
- How self-evaluation is going to help you grow
- How to self-evaluate yourself
- How I personally structure and teach people to engage in effective and purposeful self-evaluation in my coaching business
Grab your pen and paper because this is going to be one you want to takes some notes on!
Tune in, download, and enjoy!
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Welcome back to another week of the Unbreakable Mind podcast. I've got a fantastic episode for all of you today.
It's something I love discussing with people. It's probably been one of the most rewarding alterations I made when it came to my mindset.
Now, some of you may turn away from this episode, because the things I'll be encouraging you to do today aren't all easy. They are for the strong-willed.
So if that sounds like you, here are some of the game-changing things you'll learn about today:
- What is the alpha mentality (hint: it has nothing to do with dominance or aggression)
- What you'll lose when you adopt this mentality
- What rewards you can expect from developing this mindset
- Comprehensive coverage of the foundational traits of Alpha mindsets
- Why this mentality is crucial for your future
Like I said above, learning the lessons I've packed into today's episode has been one of the best things I've ever done for myself.
Grab your pen and paper, you're going to want to take some notes today!
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There's something that you must learn if you want to be successful. And that's learning what it means to become truly competitive.
And no, this doesn't mean with other people, but with yourself.
You must learn how to overcome yourself. Because it's not other people that hold you back in most situations, it's you.
When you're at rock bottom, it's you who pours on the negativity that tells you to give up. When you're at the top, only you can sabotage yourself. That's why this is such a crucial skill.
In today's episode, you'll learn:
- What it means to overcome yourself
- The difference between other-focused and self-focused competition mentalities
- How you can begin overcoming yourself in a variety of different ways
- How practicing this skill is your best route to success, regardless of what your goals are
Can't wait to hop into your ear for today's episode.
Stay excellent!
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That pesky negative inner voice is something a lot of us fight with.
Unfortunately, most of us never learn how to overcome it. We end up succumbing to it and letting it hold us back. I don't want that to be you.
So in today's episode, I'm going to teach you how to overcome that negative inner voice of yours so that you can set yourself on the path to your success!
In today's episode you'll learn about:
- What is the negative inner voice?
- Why do we have a negative inner voice and where does it come from?
- Why the negative inner voice is the perfect monster to stop you from being successful
- How you can fight back against your negative inner voice
- Why it's important for you to start taking these actions now
I cover some really important topics today. So listen in and enjoy the episode!
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Overcome your ego... this term gets tossed around a lot, but a lot of people really don't explain what this means or how to do this.
So that's what we're talking about in today's episode. Good timing as well seeing as entitlement and excuses seem to be on the rise.
We cover a lot in today's episode, here are just a few of the notable things you'll learn:
- How having an ego can hurt you both short- and long-term
- The flaws associated with ego mentalities
- Why most people who have big egos never achieve their goals
- How to determine if you're secretly struggling with ego issues
- How to overcome your ego and be the success you were meant to be
This is a value-packed 30-minute episode. So download and enjoy it!
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Fear of Judgment...
It's something that most people struggle with. So don't feel bad if you're in this boat, most of us are right there with you.
But you shouldn't have to feel this way. There's no reason that you should be letting the fear of judgment from others hold you back from reaching your full potential! You're better than that.
In today's episode you'll learn:
- What fear of judgment is
- How to determine if you're struggling with fear of judgment
- The common sources of fear of judgment
- The consequences of letting this fear control you
- And how to overcome the fear of judgment in your life
We've got an absolutely jam-packed episode for you to enjoy over the next 25 minutes.
Enjoy!
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Do you know what truly separates winners from everyone else in our world? It's their ability to make decisions effectively.
Their decision-making process just hits different from the vast majority of other people and this allows them to separate themselves from the masses.
Luckily, effective decision-making is something that can certainly be learned and today I'm going to help you with that. What you're going to learn:
- How to improve your decision-making
- The common traps and pitfalls average people fall into
- The only decision you truly need to make when you're at a crossroads in your life
We pack a lot into this 20-minute episode. So tune in and enjoy!
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With so many negative people in our world... you need to know how to overcome them. If you don't, their negativity will tear you apart.
Fortunately, there is a way to use their negativity to your advantage, and that's exactly what I'm going to be talking to you about today.
Today we'll cover:
- How to overcome the negativity of others
- Why you should never let their negativity hold you back
- How to use their negative energy to fuel your success
Let me tell you, this truly is an endless energy source when you master how to use it ;)
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I really hammer home on this topic today because it's important one.
Society is always telling us to seek out comfort and avoid pain and struggle, and that if we're struggling we're doing something wrong. Well, I'm here to tell you why that line of thinking is stupid and counter-intuitive.
Tune in and experience this week's mindset shift!
Today we'll cover:
- How most people confront struggles within their lives
- Why you should consider doing things differently
- How learning to not fear your struggle will benefit you long-term
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There's something you need to understand if you want to be successful.
Your life isn't going to be fair. It was never meant to be fair. We all start at different points and we need to accept that, suck it up, and play the hand we're dealt because complaining about it is only going to waste our times.
What we'll cover in today's episode:
- Why complaining about the situation you're born into is pointless
- What to do when you feel everyone else has a head start
- How to effectively work towards climbing the ladder towards your goals!
You're going to want to take notes during this one ;)
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Want to know the truth?
Regardless of the goals to set for yourself, big or small, you are probably NEVER 100% ready to take them on, or at least you don't feel like you are...
And to kick off 2021 that's what I want to talk about.
Today we'll cover:
- Why You Think You're Not Ready
- The Actions You Can Take to Overcome This
- How This Contributes to a Success Mindset
Welcome to 2021, let's get after it!
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There is one thing... once crucial thing... that truly sabotages you in life...
And today, that's what we're going to talk about.
Because I want you to be able to overcome it in 2021.
Excellence Army, we're in this together!
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Fortunately, there is only one person in this world who can truly hold you back. And the fact that you're cringing a bit tells me you already know who it is.
Unfortunately, sometimes that person can be the hardest person to confront and overcome.
Luckily, that's what we're talking about today.
How you can get out of your own way and start living a life of true happiness.
Download, enjoy, and stay excellent!
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Are Your Limits Imaginary?
A question that we absolutely love discussing here on the excellence addiction.
Covered in today's episode:
- Are your limitations real? Or imaginary?
- How can you begin overcoming them?
- How will this benefit your life long-term?
Share this episode if you want more advice like this.
Stay Excellent!
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This episode was created due to popular demand.
Within today's episode Mark talks about his routine as well as some other routines that other successful high-performers have found effective.
Today's episode covers:
- Structured Morning Routines
- Unstructured Morning Routines
- Mixed Morning Routines
This is some information that you're going to want apply to your own life. So tune in and enjoy!
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In today's episode Mark is talking about a mindset shift that he hopes everyone is able to undergo at some point in their life. The sooner the better though.
The shift he's discussing today is adopting the mentality that nobody is perfect. No matter how hard we try, you'll never be perfect.
That might make you sad initially, but when you truly understand what this means it's actually incredibly liberating. Tune in to learn why!
Stay Excellent!
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In today's episode, Mark walks you through how to achieve your biggest goals and why most average people never will.
Tune in to learn about the biggest barrier to achieving your goals and how YOU can overcome it!
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The most challenging part on any journey for success isn't often the biggest individual hurdle.
No, it's much more often how well you can master the numerous mundane smaller repetitive, and routine tasks along your path.
That's where most people fall short. That's where most people fail.
Luckily, in today's episode, Mark talks about why it is that most people fall short here.
Better yet, he talks about how you can make sure that you don't fall into this trap yourself.
Don't miss out on this lesson. It's as close to a make or break episode that we may have created to date.
Stay Excellent!
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You've all experienced it...
Proclaiming and expressing your goals to other people only to have them turn around and judge you both to your face and behind your back... it doesn't feel good.
But in today's episode of the Unbreakable Mind, Mark is going to help you overcome YOUR crippling fear of being judged by others.
After this episode, you'll be able to look your biggest critic in the eye and tell them to screw-off, however, your biggest critic probably isn't the person you initially expected.
You aren't going to want to miss this one.
So download, tune in, and enjoy!
Stay Excellent!
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You've probably all heard the sayings like, "if you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all." However, that's kind of a BS attitude and mentality. It doesn't embody what it truly means to be kind.
In our fluffy world of phony positivity and fragile egos, we've forgotten exactly what it means to be truly kind to someone and be a true friend.
And that's what Mark is going to be talking about in today's episode.
Learn what it means to truly be kind to yourself and to other people and how this shift in your mindset could serve you well for the long-term.
Download and enjoy the episode!
Stay Excellent!
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There are a few things that separate average people from those individuals who go on to massive success.
Here at the Excellence Addiction, we use the Unbreakable Mind Podcast to explore many of those traits that set people apart.
And today, Mark is going to cover one KEY trait that ALL successful people embody exceptionally well regardless of their field.
It's safe to say that this single ingredient could be the difference between you going nowhere and you achieving your wildest dreams.
And the best part is... we can all embody this trait.
Tune in to find out what it is!
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Look, I think it's pretty clear to nearly everybody that procrastination has become a massive issue in our modern world.
Inaction is the main thing holding many people back from achieving their goals. And that's a damn shame because nearly everyone is capable of greatness.
So in today's episode, Mark talks about how you can begin overcoming inaction in your life and making real and meaningful progress towards your goals.
This is one you're not gonna want to miss.
Stay Excellent!
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This episode is one where Mark calls you and everyone else out.
He talks about why it's important to understand your emotions but to also always have the intelligence to ensure that they don't cloud your judgement.
This episode contains some highly relevant and practical advice for our modern world.
Download today's episode and enjoy! Stay Excellent!
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Hey Excellence Family in today's episode, Mark is going to totally blow your mind on the topic of "having something to prove."
Most people think that having something to prove is a bad thing.
But that's not always the case. In fact, it might just be the exact opposite.
Tune in to find out why.
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Welcome back to another UM episode, the show where you learn how to develop an attitude of mental toughness and a mindset for success.
In today's episode, your host Mark Lynch is going to talk about the one thing that's worse than losing to other people.
Because there certainly is one thing that is much worse, and most of you are doing it right now.
Tune in to learn what it is and how you can overcome it!
Stay Excellent!
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Are you a hypocrite? A question we should all ask ourselves from time to time. Unfortunately, few of us do.
We all fall victim to preaching things we're not practicing from time to time. But don't let yourself get into that habit for too long.
Today I cover how practicing what you preach will make you happier in life and why failing to practice the things you preach will make you miserable.
In fact, I think this is a foundational concept for building mental toughness.
Download, enjoy, and stay excellent!
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Know how close you are to a totally different life at any given time?
Well if you're not an idiot and can read the title you probably guesses the answer.
You're always one decision away from a totally different life. For some that's overwhelming. It may cause them to become chronic overthinkers and obsess over every little decision they make.
Well, it today's episode, I walk you through why this reality should be uplifting for you and why it means you actually DON'T need to obsess over every detail of your life.
Come find out why!
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I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've been asked what are the secrets to making money by people online.
They want to know how they can become mentally tougher and make more money.
Well, that's the problem right there. Money isn't the issue, it's that mentality. This is what we're exploring in today's episode.
So for all of you that want to one day be making more money someday, this one is for you!
Enjoy!
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Ever wonder how you could improve your standards?
Look no further. In today's episode, I'll be talking about how you can set high standards for yourself and how you can actually maintain those standards so you can achieve success long-term!
Download. Enjoy. Subscribe. And Stay Excellent!
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Great Question!
We all have a lot of goals but when should we start working towards them?
Should we start when we are able to dedicate ourselves 100% and give our best effort?
Or, should we start right away to get the ball rolling?
In today's episode, I drop my opinion!
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There's one thing you need to remember about people, and it's simple. No matter how hard you try not everyone is going to like you.
So why are so many people hung up on not being liked?
Today I talk about why it's OK that not everyone is going to like you and why it's actually a good thing for you and your success.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
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I wish I could tell you that life was always going to be smooth sailing. I truly do. But it won't be. And that's something you need to prepare for.
Life is going to toss you shit storms throughout your life. How you respond and handle those storms will determine who it is that you eventually become.
And that's what we're talking about in today's episode.
Download and enjoy!
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In today's episode, I discuss with you why it's OK to want whatever it is you want from life and disregard what society and other people tell you that you should or shouldn't want.
Then we get into how you can apply the universal success formula to your life in order to achieve your definition of success and meaning.
Because that's what life is all about!
Download and enjoy!
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35: We've all got some pretty big goals, at least I assume you do if you're listening to my podcast here on the Unbreakable mind. But is there a process that we can all use to crush those goals?
Though there certainly isn't a universal solution, there is a process that will benefit you regardless of whatever goal you're pursuing.
So download today's episode and learn about the steps I go through as I approach and overcome any goal I set out for myself.
Stay excellent!
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34: We all like to talk about the positives that success brings us because that's the fluffy stuff everyone loves. But what about the dark side of success, because there definitely is one.
In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about the dark side of success and how to figure out if you're on it or surrounding yourself with other people who are.
Either way, this is something you'll want to avoid. So download today's episode and figure out how you can ensure that you stay on the right side of success.
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33: How do you gain some pretty insane value from any experience?
You learn to open your damn ears and listen! And in this episode, I'm walking you through how to actively listen so that you can begin gaining the value and feedback you need in order to achieve your excellence on your path to success!
If you want to be any type of leader, this is going to be a vital skill that you'll need to understand!
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Everyone, I've got a key message for you today about the pitfalls of relying too much on your talents.
Talent is great, and if you have it, you're lucky. You shouldn't feel shame or guilt for having talent in a particular area.
However, if you rely on it too much you're going to fall into what I call the talent trap. And it'll be hard to recover from that.
So download today's episode to learn about how to avoid this!
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Welcome back to the second half of this two-part mini-series on how you can win big in your life.
There are many ways that mental toughness can help you. And after this episode, you know all about the major ones. And better yet, you'll be able to leverage them to benefit you.
That'll be a major advantage on your road to excellence!
Stay strong! Stay hard! And stay excellent!
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Everyone, it's time for all of you to begin winning big, and I'm going to help you get there.
In this 2-part series, I'm going to outline all of the ways that mental toughness is going to benefit you on your journey to success.
You owe it to yourself to invest in yourself in these ways so you can win big in your own life.
You already work hard. Now it's time for you to start working smarter!
Download and enjoy!
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Hey Excellence Family!
Today I'm going in deep on what I feel are two of the biggest areas of stress in our lives. Super stressors, I like to call them.
Tune in to hear about what they are and my solutions for combating each of them.
These strategies have helped me out, so I hope they do the same for you!
Stay strong, stay hard, and stay excellent!
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We've all been there, we're enjoying a nice, relaxing sleep and then our fucking alarm goes off and jerks us awake. At that moment, if you're anything like me, you get an urge to smash it and hit that snooze button.
However, should you hit the snooze button? How does this impact you physically and mentally?
Those are questions that I answer in today's question that was asked by one of our audience members, "Does hitting the snooze button set you up for failure?"
So download and listen to the episode. I'm sure you're going to enjoy this one.
Stay strong, Stay hard, Stay excellent!
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Excellence Family, we've got a firecracker of an episode for you today.
In today's episode, I talk about the importance of having the courage to walk your own path regardless of the path that society tries to force you down.
The faster you can learn to be comfortable with your authentic self, the quicker you will find yourself living a life that you truly enjoy. I want to instill in you the courage to walk your own path.
This is part of the path to mental toughness, an obstacle that we all must overcome on our path to success.
I have no doubt that you'll enjoy this episode!
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Excellence Family, I've got a quick talk for you to listen to today regarding what the self-love movement truly means, or at least what it should mean.
Too many people use the self-love movement as an excuse to promote toxic and fluffy positivity. Unfortunately, that just shows how little they truly understand the meaning of the movement.
Self-love isn't about telling yourself that "you're enough" or to "push away negativity". It's about something a little tougher and meaningful than that.
Download the episode to find out what I mean!
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Hey Excellence Team, glad to have you back from another Unbreakable Mind episode!
Today we're covering the power of saying NO. A lot of people out there, myself included, struggle with people-pleasing. Put your hand up if that includes you.
I'm going to lay out my opinion on why saying yes all the time not only harms us, but it actually prevents us from achieving our true potential and helping the people that we truly want to help.
So download the episode and come learn why not knowing how to say NO to things is a disservice to both yourself and others.
Enjoy!
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Hey Excellence Army! Hope you're having a great day.
Today I dive into what I think are two of the biggest mistakes that most people make. It happens all the time. I've made these mistakes and I guarantee that you've made them as well.
I talk about what these mistakes are in-depth and how you can begin living in a way that helps you to prevent yourself from falling into these common traps that most people get stuck in.
If you can apply today's lesson then you'll be well on your way to achieving the massive success that you and I both know that you're capable of.
Enjoy the episode!
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Hey Excellence Family, I've got a great question for you in today's episode.
Today we're talking all about who you are becoming. I go over what exploring this question means for yourself and how you can put yourself on the right path.
I have no doubt that you'll really enjoy this question. It's one that I ask myself regularly and has really helped me to align my life.
And when you begin living this way, there are some serious benefits to not only your mental toughness but to your entire life as well.
Hope you enjoy it!
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www.theexcellenceaddiction.com
Excellence Family how's it going?!
Today, I'm talking to you about the importance of appreciating your struggles and wearing your scars proudly.
Too many of us try to hide our scars, avoid them, push them into a closet, and pretend that they don't exist so that we can front this imaginary perfectionist lifestyle.
Yea, it doesn't exist. So stop trying to fake it.
Today I'm going to drop some of my thoughts on why it's so important for us to be mentally strong enough to say and display, our imperfections and our scars, and how this can actually benefit us in the long-run.
Basically I'm going to show you how living as your authentic self is going to help you to become much mentally tougher than fronting a fake fairytale lifestyle where you hide your scars and deny their existence.
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Excellence Family,
We've got a potentially controversial one for you today. Good thing I'm not too shy to avoid ruffling a few feathers.
Look I get it, we all want to feel good about ourselves, and I truly hope one day we all can feel that way. This idea gave birth to the "Love Yourself" movement. And I love the idea that we're all capable of doing amazing things, I stand behind that.
But there are some people who take this WAY TOO FAR!
Today I'm calling out those individuals who continually use the "Love Yourself" movement as an excuse to reassure themselves "They're Enough" and can just be lazy and never worry about improving.
If you're looking to kickstart your personal development, this is going to be a good episode for you to start with.
I'm going to teach you to avoid the "Love Yourself" excuse.
@excellence.addiction
www.theexcellenceaddiction.com
Welcome back Excellence family for part 2 of our winning mindsets episode.
If you didn't listen to part one, definitely check that out. In the first part of that episode, we talked about the 7 foundational components for establishing a winning mindset.
In today's episode, we're going to explore some of the common habits of high-performers and people who embody winning mindsets.
I want to help you explore some of the secret habits top-performers use to become successful and get themselves in the proper headspace to win!
Just a little secret... none of these habits are all that challenging and ANYONE can establish them!
I really enjoyed this episode and I hope that I'm able to drop some value that you can use to create your own winning mindsets.
Stay strong! Stay hard! Stay excellent!
@excellence.addiction
www.theexcellenceaddiction.com
Excellence Community what is up!
This week we've got something special for you. We've done a deep dive into exploring what makes a winning mindset and what habits enable you to develop your own.
The mindset you embody is literally carried with you everywhere that you go and through everything that you do. So you might as well make it a winning one right?
If you have ever asked yourself questions such as:
- Why am I falling short of my goal repeatedly?
- Why do certain people win all the time while other people struggle?
- What sets high-performers above the rest of the pack?
Then this is the episode for you.
In this two-part series, we're going to cover the foundational components of winning mindsets and the habits that you can use to take your mindset from where it is now, to a level where you're continually putting yourself in the position to win!
Today's question comes from Joe and he's asked me to discuss how to get started with mental toughness.
This is a great question and I know my response will help you guys all start on your mental toughness journies.
Today I talk about what you need to know to get started with mental toughness and discuss some of the strategies that really worked for me when I was getting started on my journey.
Good Luck & Stay Excellence!
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Hey Excellence Army, we've got a great episode for you today. Literally this is a question that has been on all of our minds over the past few months. That is how we can work on overcoming loneliness and isolation?
It's certainly not an easy problem to solve, and something people struggle with throughout their entire lives. This can be incredibly frustrating.
So today, Mark is going to walk you through how you can understand your loneliness and whatever it is that is making you feel isolated.
Then he outlines some of the strategies that have worked for him in the past helping him overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Remember guys, if you got any value from this episode take a second to share it with the people who are important to you or send Mark a DM. Hearing for you means the world to us!
Stay Excellent!
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Hey Excellence Team!
We got a great question submitted this week by Sonu from India. He has asked whether it's better to focus on one task or to focus on multiple goals at once.
So in today's episode, we're going to be talking about whether it's better to multi-task or single-task and how we can structure our schedules to cater to the competing demands that our lives are inevitably going to place on us.
There's some great value in this episode and I talk a little bit about how I structure my schedule as well.
This is a problem we are all going to face in life. But if you can structure your environment in a way that sets you up for success then you'll free up time and energy for your personal growth and mental toughness development!
If you want to get your question answered on the podcast reach out to Mark on Instagram @excellence.addiction.
A mental edge is one of the most impactful and biggest keys to our success. So in today's unbreakable mind episode, I'm going to walk you through some of my top tips to begin developing not only mental strength but your unique mental edge as well.
Most people never take the time to develop a mental edge because it's not easy. It takes work but it's a key step along the journey towards mindset mastery.
A mental edge is about so much more than just willpower and discipline, it's about building the skills and habits that facilitate your progress, self-improvement, and ambition.
So let's learn how to can begin building a mental edge that will put you within reach of your biggest goals!
Resources Mentioned in this Unbreakable Mind Episode:
- Excellence Addiction Instagram Page
- @excellence.addiction
- Defining Your Core Beliefs & Values Blog Post
- https://www.theexcellenceaddiction.com/7-steps-to-determine-your-life-values/
Today we kick off our new podcast segment Ask Mark Mondays. Every week we'll take a question from the audience and answer it on the podcast. If you would like to get your question answered watch for opportunities to submit over on our Instagram page @excellence.addiction.
Today's question comes from Cathy. She would like to know how to process and cope with rejections, especially when those rejections come from someone close to you.
This is a problem that a lot of people will experience at some point in their lives. Learning how to mentally cope and deal with rejction is key to our success.
Today, Mark will walk you through some strategies for how you can deal with these situations as well as how mentally tough people typically approach processing these challenging emotions and experiences so that you can continue to thrive!
Stay Excellent!
This episode is going to fire you up Excellence Army! Cue the motivation and inspiration!
On the final day of the Unbreakable Mind's mental toughness challenge Mark is going to talk with you about what he feels is THE MOST IMPORTANT aspect of developing mental toughness. And that is learning how to hold yourself to a higher standard.
Mentally tough people don't let their efforts fall to the standards of others. They set high standards for themselves and stick to those standards!
You've begun developing the mental clarity, self-awareness, integrity, self-control, mental stillness, and the many other skills you need to be mentally tough and a solid leader. Now it's time to put it all together to set standards for yourself that will push you to your next level.
Stop settling for being a big fish in a little pond. It's time to learn how to be a shark bossing it up out in the ocean!
This is your path to excellence, personal growth, self-improvement, and a truly unbreakable mind!
If you enjoyed our challenge take a screenshot and tag us on IG! (@excellence.addiction)
Mark will come by and drop some love!
This may be an unfamiliar concept for many of you. But don't worry, Mark is going to explain how he has come to understand mental stillness, how he's been cultivating it within his life, and the transformations you can expect from developing this skill.
Mental stillness is a crucial skill that builds the foundation for mindset development and mental toughness. It helps you to gain control of your life and respond to challenges more effectively than you ever have in the past.
Though it's not always easy, developing mental stillness is an important first step towards mental toughness.
Imagine being able to handle the challenges and obstacles life throws your way with ease. Well, that's exactly what you're going to learn how to do in today's episode!
The comfort zone is a killer of progress according to your host Mark Lynch. So on day 12 of our mental toughness challenge he is going to walk you through how to beat it!
If you want to experience true growth you need to be willing to step outside your comfort zone and push yourself beyond what you're already capable of. As Mark would say, "you need to get comfortable being uncomfortable."
So in today's episode, we're going to help you get over your fear of failure and how to begin taking steps outside your comfort zone to begin developing mental toughness and mental resilience.
Each step you take is going to help you exercise the mental strength that you need to become a leader and a winner. Nobody became a massive success by continually sitting comfortably within their comfort zone. So listen closely and then get to work!
If you enjoyed today's episode, take a screenshot and tag us on IG! (@excellence.addiction) and Mark will come by and drop some love!
We all have insecurities. There's no arguing that. These insecurities can greatly hold you back if you let them.
This is why day ten of the Unbreakable Mind's mental toughness challenge is dedicated to helping you begin to conquer these insecurities! Honestly, it's going to be like going to war with yourself and with your mind.
Mark will show you how to begin identifying your insecurities, how to get really personal with them so they don't surprise you and catch you off guard later, and how to prevent your insecurities from holding you back.
Master this skill and you'll be well on your way to developing mental strength and an unbreakable mind that will put you within reach of your biggest goals!
Each action you take is a vote towards the person you wish to become. This means that the values you choose to hold at your core truly do have a powerful influence over your character and mindset.
Today, Mark will discuss with you why learning how to honor your unique personal values is an important step on your journey towards mental toughness.
We'll cover how to discover what your core values are, how to stay true to your values even when it's challenging, and most importantly how remaining true to your values will make it easier for you to remain mentally strong.
There are going to be times people challenge your values on your journey to success and greatness, today you'll learn how to overcome those moments!
This might seem counter-intuitive to developing mental toughness, but it's an important step for building accountability and responsibility.
On day 11 of the mental toughness challenge here on the Unbreakable Mind Podcast your host Mark Lynch will walk you through why we avoid blaming ourselves, why this behavior hurts us long-term, and how you can learn more effective mindset development strategies.
Mindset coaching can only take you so far, at some point you need to learn how to take charge of your life and act like a boss! And that's exactly what you'll learn how to do in today's episode.
You're going to fail a lot in life. And when this happens leaders and winners do more than just pick themselves up and brush themselves off. They challenge themselves to learn from their mistakes and failures.
On day nine of the mental toughness challenge Mark is going to walk you through how to the process of analyzing your failures, best practices for doing this effectively, and what do do if you want to make real significant changes to your life as a result.
In today's episode we're going to put your ego through the wringer and teach you how to overcome it. Even if it means being a little brutal with yourself.
Surprisingly, taking the time to focus on your failures may just be some of the most inspiring and motivational steps you take on your journey towards mental toughness and mindset development!
Even if you don't use this for your mindset, you can certainly apply it to your personal growth overall.
If you enjoyed today's episode, take a screenshot and tag us on IG! (@excellence.addiction) and Mark will come by and drop some love!
How often do you feel negative after comparing yourself to someone else? Pretty often right? That's why on day 5 of our mental toughness challenge Mark is going to walk you through how you can overcome this bad habit.
We'll talk about how comparing yourself to others is a losing game for you whether you're in a better or worse position than them, how true leaders compare themselves to others, and how to begin practicing these skills.
If you can develop this skill you'll be taking an important step in your personal growth journey towards developing a successful mindset.
Learning to stop comparing yourself to other people will free you from some major burdens and lead to massive improvements in your mental health!
Life is going to get crazy difficult at times for you. If you can't find ways to positively approach the problems or challenges you're going to face, you're going to struggle.
You need to learn how to cultivate optimism in your life. And that's exactly what Mark is going to help you do on day six of the Unbreakable Mind's Mental Toughness Development Challenge!
Today you'll learn about how you can personally overcome negativity in your life and how to begin making excellence a habit.
The optimistic and positive thinking you'll learn how to develop from this episode will fuel your mental toughness and help you overcome massive hurdles on your journey to success.
If you enjoyed today's episode, take a screenshot and tag us on IG! (@excellence.addiction) and Mark will come by and drop some love!
Learning to continually push and challenge yourself is crucial to developing mental toughness. As we wrap up the first week of the Unbreakable Mind's mental toughness challenge, Mark is going to walk you through the importance of this practice.
In today's episode, you'll learn how to overcome complacency and procrastination. Because complacency doesn't lead to mental toughness or excellence, it leads to complacency.
Learning to push yourself will force you to continually exercise your mental toughness muscles. It'll force you to continually strengthen your mind.
It's day three of our mental toughness development challenge and we're going to talk about the importance of learning how to let go!
We constantly hold on to things we have no influence over and can't control. We find it tough to get over negative events from the past and we struggle with any degree of uncertainty.
This mindset will hold you back. It will weigh you down and that will take a toll on your mental resilience.
When you learn to let go of the things you can't control you free yourself to focus more of your energy on the things that you can control!
I hope you're as excited to free yourself from the past and the uncertainties of the future as I am.
Learning how to let go will go along way to developing a winning mindset that will allow you to overcome some of the biggest challenges in your life!
If you don't have self-control, you truly have nothing. You can't be mentally tough without self-control. That's why we're going to talk about how you can begin developing self-control in your life on day four of our mental toughness development challenge.
Self-control helps you limit impulsive behaviors, overcome poor habits, and develop good habits.
In this episode, I will walk you through a few ways through which you can begin developing the self-control you need to create an unbreakable mindset that puts you in a position to win continually.
If you enjoyed today's episode, take a screenshot and tag us on IG! (@excellence.addiction) and Mark will come by and drop some love!
On day two of our mental toughness challenge we're talking about gratitude.
The mentality that "the grass is greener on the other side" has taken our generation by storm. We want rewards without having to put in the work.
This mentality prevents us from being grateful for the moment and appreciating the many things that we already have.
The truth is, millions of people would likely trade spots with you in a heartbeat. Not being grateful for the things you have right now is a slap in the face to every one of them.
There's no reason you can't strive for more and try to improve yourself while also being grateful for the many opportunities you already have.
So let's cover why learning to be grateful can be an important step on your journey to developing your unbreakable mind.
In day one of our mental toughness development challenge we're covering self-reflection.
If you want to develop mental toughness you need to understand who you are. You need to understand what you value and where your shortcomings are. You need to know where your strengths are as well as your weaknesses.
There's no better way to way to gain that self-awareness through learning how to engage in raw, honest, and sometimes even brutal self-reflection.
This is why we cover this crucial skill in day one of our mental toughness development challenge!
So strap in, grab your notebook, and let's get to work on developing your unbreakable mind!
If you enjoyed today's episode, take a screenshot and tag us on IG! (@excellence.addiction) and Mark will come by and drop some love!
This is the first-ever episode of The Unbreakable Mind Podcast. Here you are introduced to your host Mark Lynch and he tells you what you can expect from the podcast and the initial 14-day mental toughness development challenge.
We'd love it if you joined the Excellence Addiction mental toughness army! We're all on this journey together and building a community of people who are inspired to develop winning mindsets is the first step of the journey!
If you're into topics such as mindset development, mental toughness, becoming an effective leader, personal growth, self-improvement, and mental resilience, this is a podcast you won't want to miss!
If you enjoyed today's episode, take a screenshot and tag us on IG! (@excellence.addiction) and Mark will come by and drop some love!