
If You Struggle with Anxiety, These Tricks Could Save Your Life
Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
07/30/22
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There was a time in my life when I was completely debilitated by anxiety. Fortunately, I have put in a lot of work over the years and studied to understand neurochemically what was happening to me when anxiety would step in to ruin the day. In this Q & A, I am answering 6 common questions about anxiety and laying out the exact process I use and the logic you’ll need to start mastering your own anxiety with time and effort. I remember how hopeless I felt and I now know how simple and effective some of these tips are to put into practice. Action cures all and the sooner you implement these tips the sooner you can start to feel superhuman and reach your true potential.
SHOW NOTES:
Rehearsing Failure | Tom on why rehearsing failure of what hasn’t happened is [3:07]
Breaking Cycle | 2 steps to beat anxiety with a pattern interrupt and & empower thought [7:32]
Physical Adrenaline | Tom’s experience changing his neurochemistry with meditation [10:11]
Breathing | Returning to total calm in 45 minutes or less with diaphragmatic breathing [16:42]
Social Anxiety | Pattern interrupt & focus on your goal, what others think can’t stop you [21:01]
Generalized Anxiety | Having many triggers for anxiety and anxiety outside of the norm [25:14]
Anxiety Benefit | Tom explains how mild anxiety can be useful but still gets checked [30:46]
Physical Tension | When your body gets wired to mental negativity and holds tension [32:39]
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- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
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With U.S. inflation rates being reported over 9%, having the knowledge and strategy to be prepared and survive the next recession is a must! There are elements that make the times we are living through feel unique, but cycles repeat whether they are economic or dysfunctional family cycles.
If you’re struggling financially to keep up with inflation, just lost your job, or you’re trying to figure how to do more than survive these uncertain times, this video is for you.
In this episode, Ramit Sethi, the Wallstreet Trapper, and Russel Brunson layout 3 ways you can prepare for the upcoming recession. Get tips for how to manage and automate your finances, and several other bonus gems that hold the potential to change your life forever, if you’re ready to get to work.
“Victory however long and hard the road may be...” -Winston Churchill
Ramit Sethi is an entrepreneur, personal finance advisor, and NY Times bestselling author. Check out the full episode with Ramit Sethi, Everything You’ve Been Told About Money is Wrong: https://youtu.be/uSgY_PxL_Zo
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction Protect & Compound Wealth
26:05 | Learn & Get Ready to Buy Equity
45:33 | Survive Any Downturn
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Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?
If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.
Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.
This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
Subscription Benefits:
- Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more
- New episodes delivered ad-free
- Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list
- You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:
- Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement
- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
- Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health
- Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz
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You can probably come up with a thousand reasons to explain your chronic procrastination. You got really thirsty, couldn’t get started until you walked the dog, and for sure laundry had to get done and when someone needs help you can’t ignore them!
Why are you procrastinating though ...really?
Boredom, lack of excitement, not working on things that give you fulfillment, not feeling qualified and lacking skills may be behind some of your awesome reasons for procrastination, but how the heck do you beat it?
Tom is about to break down procrastination and 7 things you can tackle starting NOW to stop procrastinating and start having a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dealing with procrastination is going to take an action plan that takes control of your life, forces you to put some rules in place, and will also force you to be super HONEST with yourself about where you are.
This sh*t isn’t going to be comfortable but it’s going to be more rewarding than you can imagine. So put laziness, poor diet, and bad sleep habits in the past, and let’s get to work!
You’re going to start working towards something you actually care about, you’re going to optimize your environment, get rules in place and start rewarding yourself when you start crushing it. Do the 7 DAY ACTION PLAN to stop procrastinating and watch your life change in ways you only dream of.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction to Destroy Procrastination
0:40 | You Gotta Want It Bad Enough
13:43 | Burnout & Laziness Look Similar
20:24 | Build A Solid Morning Routine
24:53 | Eat to Boost Your Productivity
31:19 | Optimize Your Time & Environment
34:35 | When You Fall Into A Rut
36:24 | Optimize Your Evening Routine
43:43 | 7 Day Action Plan to Beat Procrastination
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Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?
If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.
Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.
This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
Subscription Benefits:
- Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more
- New episodes delivered ad-free
- Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list
- You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:
- Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement
- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
- Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health
- Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes
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