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Special Spartan Race mini-series on peak performance (5 videos)
If you want some bite-sized nuggets on how to use fear as fuel, and some of the neuroscience tricks that can change your life, check out this mini series from Spartan Race founder joe DeSena and of course your very own fear guru Patrick Sweeney.
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Neuroplasticity: Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Finally there is a scientific explanation thanks to exciting research from the University of San Diego that sheds light on why some people feel fear all the time In today’s sensationalized, hyper up social media world, stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present companions for many of us. War, plague, terrorism, and economic woes are…
Read MoreAn Amazing Children’s Book Thanks to Molly
My legs were shaking and convulsing, as if someone were holding a pair of live jumper cables to each one. I lay in bed, the day after my birthday, at around 9:40 in the morning, wearing an American Airlines eye mask to block out the morning light. All I could think about was coming out…
Read MoreWant be a better leader? Take a cold plunge
In the dimly lit chambers of wellness lore, there is a practice that might send shivers down your spine—literally. Picture this: a tub filled to the brim with ice cubes, like a wintry sarcophagus waiting to wrap the brave souls willing to slip into its icy depths. We call this chilling ritual the ice bath,…
Read MoreLetting the Fear Demon In – an Olympic Disaster
At one time she was the best in the world – Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles dominated the international scene in women’s gymnastics. She knew courage and knew how to win. On Tuesday morning the world saw the champion replace the fun of competition and pursuit of excellence with fear of failure. She allowed the…
Read MoreHow to have difficult conversations at work
You’ve got to fire someone. Your consulting project is way behind schedule. The budget has to get cut. In any job you’ll have to have tough conversations where fear can end up being the fuel for positive and effective change, or it can crumble you into wishing you had done the whole thing differently. With…
Read MoreReckless Parents; Strong Kids
“If they were in France, Mr. Sweeney would deserve to have his children taken away,” stated the mayor of a small French alpine village in Le Figaro. a French online magazine. The headlines all over the world painted a picture of me as a reckless, publicity seeking, egomaniac American. This shitstorm came after my two oldest children –…
Read MoreProtected: Fear is Fuel Audio Book
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Read MoreElection Day Anxiety? Turn that fear into fuel for good.
Today can be a great day if you want it to be – no matter what happens. Are you screaming at your friends? Maybe losing sleep or can’t focus on work? One of my best friends is an Italian native who lived in New York for 10 years and became a US citizen. He is…
Read More“Stress in America at an All-Time High” – American Psych. Assoc.
The American Psych. Assoc. puts stress at an all-time high. Here are four steps that can help you get it under control.
Read Morea simple routine that will change your life
If you want to maximize your success and happiness, there is one routine that should be the foundation for your entire day. It’s when you wake up. You have a choice when your eyes first open to maximize your potential or succumb to the daily grind. When we enter deep sleep, or slow wave sleep,…
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