How can being "uncommon" help us overcome challenges and grow personally? How can we build resilience, enhance emotional control, and lead with purpose?
In this interview, I welcome back Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and mindfulness expert, who shares his approach to cultivating mental toughness and inner strength.
Mark dives into strategies to build confidence, develop emotional control, and embrace a warrior mindset for personal growth.
He also discusses insights from his latest book, Uncommon, which offers readers a pathway to greater resilience and purpose.
In this interview, you’ll learn . . .
How to build emotional control and overcome self-doubt
The power of intuition in decision-making and personal growth
Practical daily habits to improve focus, clarity, and resilience
Methods for breaking negative thought patterns and finding purpose
Tips for blending mindfulness and discipline in daily life
And more . . .
So, if you're ready to unlock your warrior mindset and gain tools for navigating life’s challenges, click play and join the conversation.
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Timestamps:
(07:58) Thoughts on individualism
(10:23) Aligning heart & mind
(19:00) Turning intuition into conviction
(33:06) Using drugs for spiritual insight
(40:16) Role of intuition
(51:02) Managing emotions
(58:53) Past life trauma's impact on present
(01:00:51) Understanding metacognition
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