Mental Fitness Unscripted

How does a simple Dr. Seuss story teach us about mental fitness? You don't want to miss this episode where Chad and Todd dive deep into the idea of comparison. References to Shakespeare and Dr. Seuss might lead you to believe this is a literary podcast, but really they are just a couple of guys talking about the stress of comparing ourselves to others, to our younger selves, and to some ideal that...

In the personal growth and development world, it's commonly stated to "do hard things" as a battle cry. Life is already hard enough, so why would the advice be to choose to do hard things? Our natural wiring is for survival which means we are programmed to do the bare minimum to get by, saving our energy for some future catastrophe that will require everything we have. Todd and Chad offer some ide...

Chad and Todd waste no time diving into philosophical topics of truth, consequences, and the challenge of exercising patience. We acknowledge that we aren't saying anything new, but there is great value in being reminded of ideas that matter. And such reminders are the power of our conversations as they encourage us to improve. It's a weekly mental tune-up for us. We hope it does the same for you.

In CS Lewis's classic book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the animals provide insightful life lessons. In this episode, Todd and Chad apply behaviors seen in the animal kingdom to human behavior for life applications that can benefit us all. You can't script this kind of insight, so take a look and be encouraged today. Before they get to the meat of the program, you'll get a peek behind th...

I may be a bit biased, but this is a great conversation about the challenges of giving good feedback to others and properly receiving feedback. Feedback can be very helpful to our personal growth and development. Let's not be afraid of feedback, and we should welcome it. But first, we talk about the pursuit of fulfillment in achievement and the tension between the drive to achieve and the emptines...

We begin the conversation by discussing the challenges of healthy living when life and job circumstances make it especially difficult. The reality is that we must change our thinking before we choose to change our habits. We are not compelled to do anything unless we choose it for ourselves. The challenge as a coach or leader is to get others thinking about the choices they can make and why they m...

Watch Chad and Todd talk about the mindset shift from frustration to curiosity when dealing with people and their problems. Such a change in our thinking can help us offer grace and patience with others who may rub us wrong and allow us to be a source of encouragement or help. Be challenged with us to recognize that everyone has pain in their life, and maybe they need grace, our prayers, or a hug....

I've learned some hard lessons about the obsession with selfish pursuits, such as training for events like the triathlon. Watch me share these lessons and how I've fundamentally changed how I approach my physical health today. Even if you aren't interested in training for physical events like triathlon, there is application regarding self-awareness, the importance of knowing our values and convict...

I'm adopting Churchill's quote "Perfection is the enemy of progress" and launching our new podcast here. Yay! Yep, it's raw. I'm not a pro at any of this. But it's real and SUPER helpful to me. I share it because I hope it might encourage you somehow. Todd and I talk about all things related to mental fitness and healthy living every Friday as part of our commitment to accountability and mutual me...