Rhino Mentality Podcast with Chris Swenson

All of us will go through numerous challenges in our lives. For some, challenges may show themselves on a daily basis; for others, less frequently. Facing those challenges can be difficult at times; especially if you don’t have the proper tools! I don’t know how many times I have taken on a home improvement project using the limited tools I own. I am not a contractor and don’t really enjoy doing a great deal of construction and repair work so I don’t own a great deal of tools. When I have to use my limited tools to do a home repair job, I have an intimate experience with frustration as I tend to make the job a bigger deal. Not having the right tools for the job only increases the frustration, adds more time on the job, and has a tendency to create more problems. That is when I reach out to my tool wielding buddies for help. On this episode of the Rhino Mentality Podcast, I describe a very simple mental toughness tool that you can use when facing any challenge. This tool is a vital tool that you MUST have in your tool box if you want to have any success against a challenge. To get this tool you don’t need to spend any money and it only takes 7 minutes of your time to learn about! Download a free training guide, "5 Proven Steps to Improve Mental Toughness and Self-Mastery" http://rhinomentality.com/free-training-guide

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. – Marcus Aurelius “Life aint always beautiful” as Gary Allan’s song dictates. “Sometimes is just plain hard” as the song continues. It’s during these hard times that we tend to lose perspective and freak out! Keeping an eye on our response to this challenging time is vital. How many of us tend to make a mountain out of a mole hill? Or, a mountain range out of a mountain? Why make it worse than what it already is! The mind can play terrible tricks on us when we lose perspective. You ever seen a person with a blind fold on reaching into a tank that has a teddy bear in it; however, they have no idea what is actually in the tank? They start freaking out and reacting to whatever their minds are presenting to them. Makes for good entertainment for those watching though, LOL! A simple phrase or mantra can help during these times. Go ahead and listen to the episode to learn what that phrase is and how it can really help you out!

When you are faced with a challenging situation, what is your usual response? Do you get defensive? Shut down? Become angry? What is it? In order to develop true mental toughness, you need to demonstrate psychological flexibility. In other words, you really need to be able to adjust and adapt your responses to meet the demands of the situation. If you are unaware of your usual responses, then you may be creating more problems than you originally had in the first place. The key to remember is that the only thing you have control over is your response. No matter what happens, your response will always dictate what happens next. Check out this brief micro class podcast episode to learn more! Download a free training guide, "5 Proven Steps to Improve Mental Toughness and Self-Mastery" http://rhinomentality.com/free-training-guide

Two very important aspects that help you perform better are your ability to concentrate and focus. Recently, I read numerous articles on this topic and a couple of strategies seem to emerge that work the best; eliminate distractions and stop multi-tasking. By eliminating distractions and focusing on one task at a time, your performance will increase because your ability to concentrate and focus will be less hindered. Now, these great strategies definitely work; don’t get me wrong. However, the truth is we all live and operate in a world filled with distractions. In other words, we do not have complete control over our environments all the time; unless you live in laboratory LOL. So, how do we improve our ability to focus and concentrate while operating and living in a world filled with distractions? Check out the episode for details on how to train and actually improve your concentration and focus so you can perform better while being distracted. Download a free training guide, "5 Proven Steps to Improve Mental Toughness and Self-Mastery" http://rhinomentality.com/free-training-guide

In order to reach success, you need to first fly through the turbulence of uncomfortableness! On this episode, Chris Swenson reveals to the listener what actually happens when you leave the safety of your comfort zone airspace. Too many people are unprepared to deal with the normal uncomfortable turbulence they face when working to achieve goals. Quickly, they retreat back into the airspace of the comfort zone and give up on pursuing their goals; which is a byproduct of our cultures fascination with being soft! If you truly want to prepare and train for leaving your comfort zone, then you need to check this episode out. Be sure to sign up for Rhino Mentality newsletter by clicking http://rhinomentality.com/join

On this powerful episode, Chris Swenson describes how you are the author of your life, not circumstances, not other people, and not even scientific research. If you have gone through a hard time, or currently going through a hard time, then you really need to listen to this powerful episode. Be sure to share this episode with others you feel would benefit from the helpful messages on this episode. If you like the episode, then log into iTunes and provide feedback. Be sure to subscribe to the Rhino mentality newsletter by going to http://rhinomentality.com/join

On this episode, Chris Swenson answers the question, "What is the most important factor for mental toughness?" If you have ever wondered what the most vital aspect of having mental toughness is, then you need to give this short episode a listen!

On this episode of the Rhino Mentality Podcast, Chris Swenson challenges failure and turns the wheels on its reality. He gives a fundamental Rhino belief that helps you correct the reality and images that failure is trying to create. If you have been wanting to do something meaningful, have made a mistake, have failed miserably, or have been to afraid to try, then this episode is for you!

On this mini-class episode, Chris Swenson reveals the truth about coping that everyone must know about. There are literally hundreds of ways to cope but without listening to this podcast episode you will not get the full benefit of your coping skills. Don't miss out!

On this Rhino Mentality mini-class Chris Swenson offers some powerful advice to aid your mental toughness when facing adversity. The mini-class is inspired by a quote from the Dalai Lama "Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional." Chris Swenson also describes some fundamental Rhino beliefs. So, stop marinating in your pain and suffering and give the episode a listen!

On this episode, Chris Swenson outlines the inner game battle when facing adversity and leaves the listener with tools and mindset help to win when facing adversity. Don't forget to join Rhino Mentality for free and pick up your free gift as a thank you! http://rhinomentality.com/join

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an accelerator and brake for your mind and body? When you are driving down a busy intersection with lots of cars and people around you, do you speed up? Or do you slow down? Hopefully, you slow down. By slowing down you tend to feel more in control of the vehicle; thereby eliminating the chance of causing a horrendous accident. But why is it in life whenever you get in an argument, start feeling tense or anxious, become fearful, or stressed that you speed up! Wouldn’t it be wiser to slow yourself down in those situations much like you did while driving? Instead, you stop listening, speak quicker, blood pressure increases, heart rate races, and mind goes crazy. You are now feeling out-of-control and overwhelmed. You begin to do damage to yourself and others at this point. Why not slow down? It seems when you feel out-of-control and overwhelmed when driving you slow down, but when you feel out-of-control and overwhelmed in life you speed up! I know it is easier while driving because you have an accelerator and a brake. The accelerator when pushed begins to rev up the engine for action and increases the speed of the vehicle. The brake when initiated begins to slow the vehicle down. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an accelerator and brake for you mind and body? Well actually you do! Check out this episode to find out how a simple technique acts as a break for your mind and body.

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson illuminates a vital understanding of life that serves as a basic key to being stronger, wiser, and more resilient. The Roller Coaster Effect and the parable of the Second Arrow are two analogies you can use to help face difficulty in your life and overcome challenges. Without this understanding, you will continue to allow the circumstances and challenges of life to dictate and control your life! Chris Swenson is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming ebook that describes 32 life lessons and he is offering that book for FREE to his email list. Be sure to get on that list by visiting http://rhinomentality.com/subscribe

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson introduces you to the key to maintaining your mental toughness for the long haul. Many can demonstrate mental toughness for a short period of time, however, the great ones know how to keep that mental toughness when the going get's tough; they do this by using emotional resilience. If you are looking to learn how to stay in the fight, then you must listen to this episode and learn the art of emotional resilience! Be sure to drop your email in the subscribe form for more tips and tidbits of being a Rhino at http://rhinomentality.com/subscribe

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson introduces the listener to one of the 9 pillars of a Rhino Mentality, Excellence! Each and every day a Rhino makes a commitment to excellence. Find out what excellence is and learn how you too can make a commitment to excellence! Remember, watch out for the three strangers who seek to poison your mind and steal your excellence. Be sure to drop your email in the subscribe form for more tips and tidbits of being a Rhino at http://rhinomentality.com/subscribe

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson introduces the listener to one of many Rhino Mental Toughness Tools. To fight through the challenges we all face in life and on our way to our goals, we all need some mental toughness tools! This episode, describes one of those mental toughness tools - the power of perception! Learn how your interpretation of what is going and why has a tremendous impact on whether or not you can achieve mission success or you quit. Give the episode a listen and then add the power of perception to your mental toughness toolkit! Be sure to drop your email in the subscribe form for more tips and tidbits of being a Rhino at http://rhinomentality.com/subscribe

Coach Rhino Chris Swenson prepares you for the journey you will go on when you finally break free and begin to live the life you deserve. The life of your dreams is out there but, it is beyond the confines of your comfort zone. In order to reach your goals and dreams, you need to venture beyond those walls of comfort and security. This episode prepares you for what to expect when you venture beyond those walls and begin to work towards the life you deserve!

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson illuminates the struggle that exists in your mind and how that struggle can sabotage your efforts to create the life of your dreams! Everyone of us, including you, have had our minds hacked into by darkness without us even knowing it. It's evil programs have led to destruction, defeat, violence, illness, and suffering. However, there is an antidote, by learning to operate from a Rhino Mentality you now have the fighting chance to reclaim your life and achieve your hopes and dreams! Be careful, darkness can be tricky! Essentially, you need to make a choice as to which mentality/mindset you want operating your life!

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson gives the listener a couple of tactics to control and use stress and fear, rather than be abused and debilitated by it. If you are struggling with stress, managing your emotions, dealing with fear, or just simply allowing your anxiety or whatever to affect your performance, then this episode is for you! The goal is to learn to control and use rather than be abused and debilitated....Give it a listen and find out!

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson introduces the listener to the 9 Pillars that make up a Rhino Mentality. These pillars are not just to be understood. Rather, they are to be lived out and put into practice each and every day. Live by these 9 pillars, and you can overcome and achieve anything; essentially you will become unstoppable!

In this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson spells out the complete game plan needed to beat depression. If you have been struggling with depression you have to hear this!

Going through a tough time? Struggling? Remember it is only "life weather" and it too shall pass! Coach Rhino, Chris Swenson introduces the listener to the resiliency concept of "Life Weather." Everything is temporary, even your life weather. Listen and enjoy!!!

On this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson delivers a very powerful message to those at rock bottom! You absolutely need to hear this episode and share the message with others as it can help you face adversity, overcome the odds, and save lives from the brink of suicide! Hitting rock bottom can be tough, however after hearing this you will come to understand that it can actually be a new beginning! If you or someone you know is at rock bottom than you must listen to this.

Ever set a goal and then failed to achieve it? What held you back? What sabotaged you? Or, were you emotionally hijacked and didn't even know it! Coach Rhino, Chris Swenson gives you two skill sets that you can use to ward off any attempt at being hijacked from your goals. Warning!!! If you don't listen then you may continue being a frequent victim of emotional hijackings!

Coach Rhino, Chris Swenson helps you to uncover and find the key you need to face adversity and achieve mission success. This magical key is the basis or starting point to facing adversity and is definitely needed if you wish to achieve mission success in your life. Give it a listen and you too will find out that you already possess this magical key!

Coach Rhino, Chris Swenson introduces you to a simple skill that just might save your life someday. Simple, but definitely not easy! You can use this skill to cope with trauma, crisis, stress, and anytime you are facing some intense emotions. You will definitely need it if you want your goals to succeed and ensure that you accomplish mission success! It is also something you should teach your kids about as well!

In this episode, Coach Rhino Chris Swenson gives you the name of the very thing that holds you back. This elusive presence continues to eat away at your hopes and dreams. However, with the right mentality coupled with proper tactics and tools, you too can learn to embrace it and then become stronger, wiser, more resilient, and have more love and joy in your life!

In this episode, I answer a question that many have asked me over the years. "What is all this Rhino stuff about?" Or simply "What is Rhino?" After listening to this episode you will have a clear understanding of what I mean by the term Rhino. Check it out!