#129 Trent Shelton on Feeling Fear or Anxiety | Impact Theory
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07/09/19
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Former NFL wide receiver and current champion influencer Trent Shelton spends his life helping people become the best possible version of themselves. In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Trent shares deeply personal stories from his own life, his own fears and his own failures. But he doesn’t stop there. He explains how you can use your fears, your failures and your life experiences to live (not find) your true purpose. This episode is brought to you by: Butcherbox: Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Brandcrowd: Get started for FREE by visiting BrandCrowd.com/maker Blinkist: Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! Skillshare: Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory Pantheon: Visit pantheon.io/impact today! SHOW NOTES: Trent describes being an introvert who becomes a renowned public speaker [2:32] Trent talks about being scared to speak in front of 5,000 people [4:00] Trent and Tom discuss using manipulative techniques on themselves [6:25] Why it’s important to move towards things that scare you [8:20] Trent explains the championship mindset and why you have to want it for yourself [9:09] Trent wanted to be a professional football player at six years old [12:07] Should you help people build their desire? [13:08] What really matters? [15:47] Trent explains how he helps people face reality [17:39] Trent discusses vulnerability and authenticity [19:07] Trent explains exactly what he thinks fear is [21:07] How do people identify their purpose? [24:19] Trent illuminates the difference between what you want and where you thrive [26:17] Suppression leads to depression [28:10] Trent shares how he deals with his mother’s cancer [29:40] Trent talks about gratitude [32:20] Trent discusses self-care [34:02] Trent shares the impact that he wants to have on the world [38:00] QUOTES: “If you’re nervous, if you’re scared, you’re too into yourself.” [7:47] “The foundation of all strength is pain.” [9:05] “I used to have a fear of not succeeding. My fear now is succeeding at the wrong things.” [16:52] “Sometimes “I need help” is the most powerful thing that you can say.” [18:22] FOLLOW: WEBSITE: TrentShelton.com INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2xpIfRV FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/328hAHe TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2YupZm6 BOOKS MENTIONED: The Greatest You https://amzn.to/2J794B9
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Sam Harris, 5-time NYT best-selling author, believes the limits to human well-being have not yet been reached. By being open to being wrong, improving our conversations with others and with our own selves, we can learn to control our emotions and our destiny. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Sam Harris talks about what to do if you suffer from anxiety, feel lost or hopeless, or just want to connect more effectively with real life. This episode is brought to you by: ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at https://butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Pantheon. Visit https://pantheon.io/impact today! HelixSleep: Get 125 dollars off ALL mattress orders for our listeners at https://HelixSleep.com/IMPACTAudible. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit https://audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500 SHOW NOTES: Sam defines what a good life is, and why we have to get our act together [3:05] Sam describes the relationship between philanthropy and psychological good [5:12] Sam challenges dogma and advocates open conversation and scientific investigation [8:39] Sam and Tom discuss skill acquisition, and how even well-being is a skill [16:03] Sam and Tom discuss emotional control [22:34] Sam explains that he has no life hacks to optimize learning [26:46] Sam describes meditation as jiu-jitsu for the mind [29:56] Sam explains why ego and never-ending thoughts cause suffering [33:49] Sam describes what a flourishing life would be [40:11] Sam talks about what to do if you are just completely lost [45:27] Sam shares the impact he would like to have on the world [50:24] QUOTES: We have to be continually open to the possibility that we might be wrong, and in fact we are very likely to be wrong, a lot of the time. [11:59] The half-life of negative emotions is incredibly short. [22:30] I know there’s an infinite amount of stuff I want to read. I don’t go into the table of contents and look at the structure of the book, and go to the index and look at the topics. I just start on page one and start reading. When I get bored I stop. Do with that life-hack what you will. [28:41] FOLLOW: WEBSITE: Samharris.org PODCAST: https://bit.ly/2F9G9fd INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2Y2pD5W FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2L177rj TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2FfzwpI BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The End of Faith https://amzn.to/2x1iE1A [1:34]
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How malleable are we? How much can we “supercharge” our brains? How much does diet affect the mind? Renowned neurosurgeon Rahul Jandial has spent his life tackling the toughest medical questions about the brain and the mind. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he shares his extraordinary knowledge about how much food affects our mindset, how to strengthen our brains, and what we can realistically expect from our efforts. This episode is sponsored by: ButcherBox: Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Thrive Market: Get 25% off your first order and a 30-day free trial at thrivemarket.com/healthBioOptemizers: To get your free bottle of BioOptimizers, please go to www.p3om.com/performancefree. SHOW NOTES Rahul discusses how brain injuries can sometimes uncover hidden potential [2:48] Rahul explains how much brain training can really help [4:16] Rahul gives specific tips on how to make the brain healthier [6:04] Rahul explains the mind diet [10:41] Rahul and Tom discuss how intermittent fasting kicks the mind diet into high gear [12:16] Rahul talks about how even animals get high, and how plants work on your brain [18:20] Rahul talks about measuring brain electricity [23:27] Rahul and Tom discuss habits and brain plasticity [27:10] Use it or lose it [31:14] Rahul discusses mental health [34:16] Rahul explains the complexity of depression and anxiety [38:49] Rahul and Tom discuss how repetition creates positive mental habits [42:30] Rahul explains the importance of physical exercise [45:08] Rahul shares the one most important change people should make [48:21] FOLLOW RAHUL WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2Y2ygkB INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/32kHs2L FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2LTm1QT
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