Podcast Summary
Join the Iron Mine 60 Challenge for mind, money, body, and business improvement: Join the private Facebook group for daily routines, lessons, support, and accountability to develop an 'iron mind' and overcome obstacles in 60 days.
The Iron Mine 60 Challenge starting on January 1, 2020, offers an opportunity for individuals to improve their mind, money, body, and business by following a daily routine for 60 days. This private Facebook group will provide lessons, support, and accountability. The first 200 people to join will receive a discount and an extra ticket to bring a friend. To join, listeners need to go to coachwithrob.com/2020 on Monday, December 16th, when the doors open. The challenge includes daily workouts, dieting, journaling, visualization, and abstaining from alcohol and cold showers. The primary goal is to develop an "iron mind" that overcomes obstacles, doesn't procrastinate, and creates desired dreams. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the importance of not caring about what others think, which will be further explored in the upcoming episode.
Our evolutionary need to fit in: Focusing too much on others' opinions can hinder personal growth. Strive for balance and prioritize individual goals and values.
Our innate need to fit in and care about what others think of us is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history. This need kept our ancient ancestors alive by ensuring they were part of a tribe and contributed to its survival. However, in the modern world, this need can hinder personal growth and prevent us from truly thriving. While it's natural to care about others' opinions, it's essential to strike a balance and focus on our own goals and values. Our brains may not have evolved as quickly as technology, but we can adapt and prioritize our individual growth and happiness. Ultimately, we should aim to move beyond just surviving and embrace the opportunity to thrive in our unique way.
Recognizing and moving past survival instincts: Focus on building a support system of individuals who uplift and encourage us, rather than seeking validation from the masses.
To truly thrive in life, we need to recognize and move past our survival instincts that drive us to seek acceptance and validation from others. While it's natural to care about the opinions of certain loved ones, it's important to focus on building a support system of individuals who uplift and encourage us. By acknowledging the existence of our survival brain, but choosing not to listen to it, we can free ourselves from the need for validation from the masses and instead focus on what truly matters: our relationships with those who genuinely care for us and believe in our potential.
Surround yourself with supporters: Find those who believe in your vision and support your goals, even when others may not understand. Their encouragement and guidance can help keep you focused and motivated.
It's essential to surround yourself with people who support and believe in your vision, even when others may not understand it. The speaker shares that his mom, girlfriend, and best friend are the three people whose opinions matter most to him. While he values the relationships with his other friends, they didn't see his podcast vision, and now that it's successful, they're proud of him. The speaker also mentions that his mom, girlfriend, and best friend help keep him on track and push him to be better. Ultimately, the speaker doesn't worry about what others think about him if they don't share his vision or belief in his goals. This mindset has allowed him to stay focused and achieve success.
Focus on valuable feedback, filter out the noise: Identify supporters, filter out negative voices, prioritize mental space for growth and dreams.
It's essential to identify the people whose opinions truly matter to us and focus on their feedback, while filtering out the noise from those who don't make the list. Our mental space is valuable, and it's crucial to prioritize the voices of those who support and believe in us. The speaker emphasizes that most people may not understand our vision or may even try to pull us down due to their own insecurities. By creating a list of the individuals who genuinely care about us and our goals, we can free up mental space and focus on growing, following our passions, and pursuing our dreams. Remember, not everyone's opinion is valuable or constructive, and it's essential to recognize this and stay true to ourselves and our vision.
Surround yourself with love and trust your gut: Surround yourself with supporters, trust your instincts, and focus on positive relationships to reduce stress and stay focused on goals.
It's essential to surround yourself with people who love and support you unconditionally. Their advice comes from a place of love and can help guide you in life. When making decisions, trust your gut feeling, even if it doesn't align with the opinions of others. Write down the names of your unconditional supporters, and when faced with criticism from others, only listen to those individuals. Trusting your inner compass and focusing on the advice of your loved ones will help you stay focused on your goals and reduce mental stress. Remember, make it your mission to make someone else's day better.
