Discomfort Theory

Some people look for an exuse to do something, and others an excuse not to.  Had a guy at the gym I was using while traveling peek his head in and muse, "just as I suspected, pretty poor." He had no intention of working out, and now in his mind had a pretty good reason not to. This got me thinking of times in my life I've used the same logic, and probably gotten similar results as the man who peeked his head into the gym. Are you someone looking for any possible way to get something important done, or any excuse to let yourself off the hook?

"When you have done a good deed that another has had the benefit of, why do you need a third reward-as fools do-praise for having done well or looking for a favor in return." -Marcus Aurelius This episode I go into why what you do matters, and how doing something good is easily nullified by seeking something in return.

I explore an article on the benefits of cold showers from a scientific study of over 3,000 people.    I've been doing cold showers as popularized by Wim Hof for almost 2 years and have never felt better. CHeck out the article below on the benefits.   Link to article: https://theconversation.com/amp/cold-showers-a-scientist-explains-if-they-are-as-good-for-you-as-wim-hof-the-iceman-suggests-181678

I share a story of how a regular beach day coud've ended in tragedy, and why I'm glad I was prepare before I needed it.

This episode I explore the only 2 categories of things in your life: things you can control, and things you can't. How to avoid being distracted and how to replace a victim mentality with a hero mentality.

In this episode I talk to Gregory Russell Benedikt: professional life coach, author, surfer and Man of Discomfort. We talk through realizing your potential, becoming your best self, best morning routines/habits and much more.  Links: The Dare to Dream Podcast Gregory's Website: https://gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/coaching/   Instagram: @gregoryrussellbenedikt

The title says it all. No one cares about your excuses, do the work, change ytour life, take back your agency. Some great excerpts from Robin Sharma's book The Everyday Hero Manifesto.

I've been digging around listening to tons of podcasts and reading a lot of books the last few months, and I share some of the best ideas I've come across: from how your life can top a billionaire's to guarding your health like a pro athlete. 

This episode I talk about Michael Easter's book Comfort Crisis, and some thoughts on how we live today vs ancient history, and what we may be missing out on that is causing an epidemic of mental, physical and emotional health problems.

I go into superheroes, and how to accomplish goals that you're struggling to hit. How to achieve your goals like Batman.

Today I get into how and why we make decisions, and how to rewire your brain to ENJOY doing hard things. Accomplish any goal and enjoy the journey.

I share my personal tips and tricks I use to make NOT working out difficult, as well as how I make eating a healthy diet brainless and easy. Secret: I use laziness and lack of willpower to my advantage.

This episode I dig into improving your fitness by making a decision that's in your best interest ONE TIME, then never rethinking it for a set time. This helps you gain discipline, endurance, and gives you a chance to fight your demons.

Today I talk about the dangers of non-choices and some tools I use daily to make the right ones.

This week we jump into one of my favorite topics, choosing your role.  There are 4 roles to choose from: Victim, Hero, Guide or Villain. What you choose will have an enormous impact on your life and outcomes. These roles and frameworks were developed by my friend and mentor Dane Sanders, check out more by him on his podcast called Converge: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/converge-the-business-of-creativity-podcast/id601885274

This episode is about setting goals, and then crushing them using tactics that most overlook. The root of why you do anything is identity and who you think you are, and this episode I'm going to dig into mindset and how to shift that identity to become the peroson who can crush your goals.

This week I share a personal story about my vacation, and how the first leg was anything but relaxing. I managed to find a really great lesson along the way that maybe can help you too.

Today I do a deep dive into mastering world class habits, based on all of the frameworks I liked best from James Clear's book Atomic Habits.

Today I talk about true comfort: confidence in whatever comes your way. Not just hoping circumstances are easy, becoming tougher to adapt to whatever is thrown at you.

What I do every day to get ready, fuell first and go on the offensive for the day.

This episode I dig into what has been the most painful two weeks of my life, lessons learned and my thoughts on modern manhood.    I reference Courage is Calling, by Ryan Holiday, and talk about the best ways to start becoming a better man, right now.

On October 9th, 2021 myself, Dan Sanders and Gregory Benedict attempted our first misogi, aka pain quest. The goal was to push ourselves as far as we could physically handle and get to the next layer of discomfort to find out what we were really made of. I made live notes directly after this (literally an hour afterwards), and wanted to share my takeaways that I obtained at great cost from this journey. Listen in!

Today I break down my first challenge I have planned to push my body to its limits.

This episode I do a deep dive into two short words that shifted my mindet and increased my gratitude, while helping me on my weightloss jouney, and how it can do the same for you!

Today I'm going to talk about my new favorite workout. It's called rucking, and for those who haven't heard about it, it's as simple as putting weight on your back and going for a walk.   I'm going to go over the research I've don on the benefits of rucking, how much weight to do, and what you need to get started.   Cardio for people who hate cardio, and weight training for people who hate weight training.   The military has been doing this for literally thousands of years.   Builds a "super-medium" build. Adds muscle if you're skinny, drops fat and leans you out if you're on the heavy side.

This episode I dive into taking control of your life and how to build strength and mental fortitude BEFORE you need it.

This episode I dive into what taking ownership over your life looks like in every key area. What happens when we don't, and what is truly possible when we do.

Today I want to talk about a life hack that will make literally everything in your life easy. I'm going to go over the affect of modern society and conveniences on our brains, and why life always seems hard no matter how convenient and safe we make it.

On this episode I dig into the stories we tell ourselves and how they can literally make or break us in every area of our lives.

My origin story, how I learned to embrace discomfort and take control of my health.