TAP 050 - Why Anxiety Is Like Surfing a Wave
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Summary:
Episode 50!
In this episode I talk about a recent surfing experience I had and how it made me think a lot about Anxiety. I go into detail about how surfing is similar to overcoming Anxiety. A beautiful analogy you can consider with your own journey.
In this particular episode you will learn:
- Why being uncomfortable is often necessary in order to recover
- You need to pick your moments when to engage and when to take care of yourself
- Why we must embrace the waves instead of trying avoid them or run away
- You've done some work but there is always more to do
- There will be setbacks
- The feelings of fear/ excitement are very similar
- You will fall off from time to time but that doesn't mean it's over
- It takes a long time to get good at surfing and it takes a long time to get good at life
- Ultimately being alive is the best feeling there is
TAP 049 - Laurie Burton on Public Speaking & Eliminating Anxiety When Communicating
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Summary:
In this episode I talk to Laurie Burton about presenting, communication and public speaking. We talk about how to put ourselves out there in order to have more confidence, and give better presentations.
Laurie Burton is an internationally recognized speaker, innovator and author who has helped thousands of people improve their ability to communicate effectively, in order to create more success in business and in life.
The author of Presenting You, Laurie’s techniques generate dramatic results in an amazingly short time. Promoting the use of each individual’s unique passion, energy and animation, she encourages attendees to her workshops to be comfortable with themselves, and work through their anxieties,creating more effective opportunities to lead, inspire,express,and sell!
In 1985 Laurie became a senior lecturer at the University of California, School of Cinematic Arts, where she taught acting and directing for film in both graduate and undergraduate programs. There, Laurie developed training sessions with a focus on what she believes is one of the most dynamic, yet overlooked tools available for expressing ourselves – the human body, or Human Instrument.
A 30 year veteran performer of film, television and theater, Laurie uses her acting experience to help people connect more deeply with others through The Art of Communication.
Laurie Burton Training:
● Separates speakers from the words being said
● Pushes presenters past their product
● Inspires confident communication
Laurie’s clients include Fortune 500 companies such as IBM,Merrill Lynch,and ITT.
Links:
http://www.laurieburtontraining.com/
In this particular episode you will learn:
- Why we should face our fears to make sure we can fully express who we are
- What it means to Color our language to with emotions
- How we should position our bodies when we talk
- What our energy gives off before we even talk
- How to introduce yourself effectively
- What it's like to cross the imaginary line
- What's the difference between regular tension and racehorse tension
- What is a personality workout?
- Laurie helps us with some other exercises to try before speaking
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Summary:
In this episode I talk about why you should expect anxiety to show up. By expecting anxiety to be there from time to time it's possible to be at peace with it, and not react with tension and stress.
Links:
This is the book I referenced by Niall Breslin:
http://www.amazon.com/Me-My-Mate-Jeffrey-Realities/dp/1473619661
In this particular episode you will learn:
- How we can not be so surprised by Anxiety
- If we expect it to show up once in a while it's not such a shock
- Why it may be useful to give your Anxiety a name
- Expect your Anxiety to be there when playing hide and seek
- Can you accept your Anxiety unconditionally?
- Why you should reinterpret Anxiety as Excitement
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Summary:
In this episode I talk to Mike Veny about Transforming Stigma. Mike is a professional mental health speaker and advocate who believes that there is some considerable upside when dealing with Anxiety & Depression.
Mike Veny – founder of TransformingStigma.Com – is a sought after mental health stigma expert, keynote speaker, and professional drummer. He delivers entertaining, engaging, and educational experiences to conferences and events throughout the world.
After suffering from a devastating mental health breakdown in August of 2011, Mike made the decision to use his speaking and drumming skills to serve others. As a person who painfully struggles with mental health challenges every day, he is committed to transforming the stigma surrounding mental health into strength.
Links:
http://www.transformingstigma.com/
Mike's Ted talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nma0Gey-KEU
In this particular episode you will learn:
- How mental health challenges can allow you to learn a lot about yourself
- How when Mike started understanding his mental health issues it made him better at his job
- Why it's hard for men to talk about their feelings
- At some point you have to make a decision to move forward
- How addressing your mental health challenges will not only help you recover but will also give you an overall better life
- How when Mike reached out for help he was asked to be a speaker at a conference
- The best way to influence someone else is to take care of yourself
- Mike's tips on public speaking
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Summary:
In this episode I talk about how Hell YES or No can impact your life. Simply when making a decision it's got to be either a "Hell Yes or No". This will mean that you then only have things in your life that you're really excited about or more free time.
Links:
Here is the talk I mentioned that Derek Sivers gave recently: https://sivers.org/wds
Here is the Tim Ferriss episode that I first heard this concept on: http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/12/14/derek-sivers-on-developing-confidence-finding-happiness-and-saying-no-to-millions/
In this particular episode you will learn:
- Are you excited/ pumped about a particular opportunity? Then it's a no
- How you will create more space in your life to do things that truly light you up
- How to apply this strategy right now!
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Summary:
In this episode Zander Robertson shares some great stories and insights that he's had in his life to date. Including following his heart to become a writer and making some hard decisions in the process.
Zander Robertson is NOT a professional writer. At least that's what he told himself for most of his adult life. A personal breakthrough at the age of 32 finally woke him from his slumber and got him back into writing where he belonged all along. The signs were there from a young age, when Zander ran a newspaper with his brother and cousins. What pulled him away from his love? Who knows? Social pressure? Failure of vision?
Experiencing vulnerability in a business mastermind group for the first time ultimately led him back to his passion.
Today, Zander enables world-class, heartfelt people to tell stories and share powerful messages. He's ghostwritten more than 20 books over the past 5 years and coaches new writers.
Links:
The article I referenced in the podcast - James Altucher - The Ultimate Guide to Reinventing Yourself - http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2015/10/reinventing-yourself/
Zanders Website - http://zanderrobertson.com/
In this particular episode you will learn:
- How being in a very competitive family can be hard on you when you're young
- How there can be pressure on what you should do when you grow up
- Why the deferred life method doesn't work
- Why sometimes it takes a 3rd party to open us up to chasing our dreams
- How Zander took a big leap to change his life
- How when Zander said out loud that he wanted to be a writer his first opportunity showed up
- How vulnerability builds relationships rapidly
- Why Zander moved to Jamaica & South Korea
- How alcohol plays less of a role in our lives now
- What is the role of being a ghost writer
- What Zander thinks about writers block
- What Zander's typical day looks like
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Summary:
In this episode I talk about how we must put ourselves first in order to recover and live our best possible lives. We often defer our own happiness fuelled by Anxiety and stress and this only serves to make things worse.
Links:
Here is the song I mentioned:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXRviuL6vMY
In this particular episode you will learn:
- If you don't put yourself first no one else will
- How being a people pleaser will just continue to make you feel anxious
- If you're not putting yourself first and you're still feeling anxious, mystery solved
- Why we care so much about what people think
- Why you can't be the best version if you don't go first
- Why anxiety makes us think what's the point of investing
- Why YOU have to break the cycle
- It all starts with a choice
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Summary:
In this episode Clint Malarchuk shares some truly amazing stories about his life.
Malarchuk is best known for having survived a life-threatening injury during a 1989 NHL game when another player's skate blade sliced his carotid artery and jugular vein, causing immediate massive blood loss.
We discuss his time as an NHL goaltender, how he nearly died 3 times and how he suffered from Anxiety, depression and OCD. Clint's story is massively courageous and today he speaks publicly about his struggle for the benefit of others.
No job in the world of sports is as intimidating, exhilarating and as stress-ridden as that of a hockey goaltender. Standing in the crease facing one-hundred-mile-an-hour slapshots, the entire game riding on your glove hand, standing on your head when necessary-all job requirements for those wanting to be the best goalies in the world. Now imagine doing that job while suffering high anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, and having your career nearly literally cut short by a skate across your neck.
The Crazy Game takes you deep into the troubled mind of Clint Malarchuk, the former NHL goaltender for the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. Even as a boy, Malarchuk faced such deep anxiety that he missed school and acted out at school and with his friends. His OCD changed the way he trained, and he was almost always the last player off the ice. When his throat was slashed during a collision in the crease, Malarchuk nearly died on the ice. Forever changed, he struggled deeply with depression and a dependence on alcohol, which nearly cost him his life and left a bullet in his head.
Links:
http://malarchuk.com
Clint's Book in USA:
http://www.amazon.com/Matter-Inches-Survived-Crease-Beyond/dp/1629370495/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451959468&sr=8-1&keywords=a+matter+of+inches
Clint's Book in Canada:
http://www.amazon.ca/The-Crazy-Game-Clint-Malarchuk-ebook/dp/B00ICNM0MS
In this particular episode you will learn:
- How Clint survived in the NHL while suffering form Anxiety, Depression & OCD
- How much of Clint's training was fuelled by OCD
- What happened for Clint to nearly die on 3 separate occasions
- How it's getting easier to talk about mental health in pro sports
- How Clint did a good job of hiding his pain for many years in the NHL
- Clint talks about how no one is immune to this type of problem
- How we are all affected in some way by mental health
- How Clint was affected by one of the worst accidents in sports history
- How Clint now advocates and gives back by openly talking about his struggle
- The biggest fear is being sent to the minors
- How even stars like Sidney Crosby have stress around performance