Tough Talks: Conversations on Mental Toughness

30/01/2025

Thank you Meredith for this amazing review of The Book of Mental Toughness Mantras:

Mantras that will inspire you to action

This is one of the most valuable books you could ever invest in.

I don’t say that lightly. I’ve read 100s of self-help types of books over the years.

I’ve followed Chris Dorris for 3+ years through his Tough Talks Podcast and Daily Dose email messages. He’s committed to helping people experience less suffering (of their own making) and more joy (also of their own making). In this book, he shares 52 mantras or life lessons that have profoundly impacted my thinking and my actions.

There are so many examples. A favorite is the mantra, “I Relinquish the Need to Defend.” This is about experiencing the need to defend ourselves emotionally when another person speaks words that we take offense to. What Chris advises: “Instead of taking those words as offensive, you see through the emotion, perfectly peacefully, with curiosity…You are capable of experiencing reality AS IT IS.”

Others, you can gather from the titles, address common situations we all go through and remind us that we have choices: “Ain’t Bad, Just Is” and “Nervous Can’t Exist in Service” and “I have/GET TO.”

This is a book I’ll be re-reading multiple times because there are so many nuggets packed in here that I simply can’t absorb them all at once. Plus, I’ll be in a different place myself as a result of making changes based on the prior reading.

If you’d like to upgrade your thinking and actions, get this book. When you study and apply the mantras, I bet you’ll see positive changes in your life.

30/01/2025

Reminder message today: The chemicals we release in the brain from shame are the toxins. The chemicals we release from joy, gratitude, serenity, appreciation, enthusiasm, competence and love - those are the nutrients. Nourish well today, my dear friend!

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Every morning, thousands of people around the world receive my favorite creation, The Daily Dose: Mental Toughness Tips in 30 Seconds or Less. It's a simple email that arrives at about 6am wherever you are in the world. The idea is to start each day with a Dose of Mental Toughness to get your head right first thing, because as Lao Tzu said "If you get your mind right, the rest of your life will fall into place."

Every week I get a handful of emails from folks responding back, telling me how that particular Dose was just what they needed that day. The signup link is in the comments.

Create Miracles!

-Chris

30/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"Think like a champion. Wake up every day and perform as if you're already a champion." from Episode 109 "The World's Greatest Athlete with Dan O'Brien"

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Link to the full episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-the-worlds-greatest-athlete-with-dan-obrien/

30/01/2025

In this latest episode of Tough Talks we're exploring the intriguing intersection of mental toughness and the transformative power of psilocybin with none other than Cate Ritter, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and a beacon in the wellness community. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and personal experiences Cate brings to the table, illuminating the impactful role of psychedelics in fostering mental health and mastery.

In our conversation, Cate unpacks the meticulous preparation required for psychedelic sessions, emphasizing the necessity of a safe and nurturing environment. She shares her wisdom on crafting personalized playlists and the thoughtful inclusion of personal comfort items, all aimed at enhancing the psilocybin journey.

We also get a glimpse into Cate's recent feature in Golf Digest magazine and her pioneering research into microdosing for athletes, particularly golfers. She talks about the financial support available through the psilocybin access fund and the diverse backgrounds of her clients, who often return for multiple sessions to deepen their personal growth and healing.

We explore the potential for life-altering experiences and the profound insights that can emerge from psilocybin journeys. We emphasize the critical importance of integration and ongoing work after the journey to ensure lasting effects. Cate's commitment to reducing unnecessary suffering through psychedelic substances is nothing short of inspiring.

How many people do you know who were inducted into TEN - yeah, you heard it - TEN different Halls of Fame?! How many coaches do you know who were the National Coach of the Year 8 times? Or won 6

29/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"A good life with a chronic health situation." from Episode 097 "Living Life Well with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kevin Payne"

Watch full video: https://fb.watch/h7eUJoMrRp/

29/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"Mindset: how we frame things." from Episode 097 "Living Life Well with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kevin Payne"

Watch full video: https://fb.watch/h7eUJoMrRp/

29/01/2025

This is more of an invitation than a challenge or a reminder. I invite you to take a few moments today to redefine what the word "success" means TO YOU! Create your own personalized definition of success. And then take some action (no matter how small) to further close the gap between how your life is right now and how you defined that word.

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Every morning, thousands of people around the world receive my favorite creation, The Daily Dose: Mental Toughness Tips in 30 Seconds or Less. It's a simple email that arrives at about 6am wherever you are in the world. The idea is to start each day with a Dose of Mental Toughness to get your head right first thing, because as Lao Tzu said "If you get your mind right, the rest of your life will fall into place."

Every week I get a handful of emails from folks responding back, telling me how that particular Dose was just what they needed that day. The signup link is in the comments.

Create Miracles!

-Chris

29/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"Ego Death: The dissolution of us as a person." from Episode 110 "Psychedelic Healing with Troy Melendez, Ph.D."

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Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-psychedelic-healing-with-troy-melendez-ph-d/

28/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"Not a threat, it's a challenge." from Episode 097 "Living Life Well with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kevin Payne"

Watch full video: https://fb.watch/h7eUJoMrRp/

28/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"How do you reframe chronic pain?" from Episode 097 "Living Life Well with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kevin Payne"

Watch full video: https://fb.watch/h7eUJoMrRp/

28/01/2025

I want circumstances to influence my decision but not my states. I want to respond purposefully to what is going on in order to maximize the probability of being, doing or getting what I want. But I am only able to do that when I am in control of my emotional states. Stay conscious of your emotions today. Keep your states elevated.

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Every morning, thousands of people around the world receive my favorite creation, The Daily Dose: Mental Toughness Tips in 30 Seconds or Less. It's a simple email that arrives at about 6am wherever you are in the world. The idea is to start each day with a Dose of Mental Toughness to get your head right first thing, because as Lao Tzu said "If you get your mind right, the rest of your life will fall into place."

Every week I get a handful of emails from folks responding back, telling me how that particular Dose was just what they needed that day. The signup link is in the comments.

Create Miracles!

-Chris

28/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"DMT: The reality that we are in dissolves." from Episode 110 "Psychedelic Healing with Troy Melendez, Ph.D."

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Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-psychedelic-healing-with-troy-melendez-ph-d/

27/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"The downside of not caring about pain." from Episode 097 "Living Life Well with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kevin Payne"

Watch full video: https://fb.watch/h7eUJoMrRp/

27/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"Be judgmental but don't act on it." from Episode 097 "Living Life Well with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kevin Payne"

Watch full video: https://fb.watch/h7eUJoMrRp/

27/01/2025

This is such a great Mental Toughness rule of thumb. Whenever you are feeling even remotely unpleasant, it is simply because in that moment you are believing a lie (a thought that is simply not true). For example, you're feeling anxious because you have a sh*tload of work to get done in a small amount of time. Well, you aren't anxious because of that. You're anxious because you're believing the thought that if you don't get it done, you'll be screwed. THAT is the lie. And if you wanted to, you could make a very convincing argument for why you'd be screwed, but when you're really honest, you realize that argument is total bu****it. So the three step practice here is simple: Negate the lie. Affirm the truth. Create miracles.

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Every morning, thousands of people around the world receive my favorite creation, The Daily Dose: Mental Toughness Tips in 30 Seconds or Less. It's a simple email that arrives at about 6am wherever you are in the world. The idea is to start each day with a Dose of Mental Toughness to get your head right first thing, because as Lao Tzu said "If you get your mind right, the rest of your life will fall into place."

Every week I get a handful of emails from folks responding back, telling me how that particular Dose was just what they needed that day. The signup link is in the comments.

Create Miracles!

-Chris

27/01/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"Surrender is an act of courage!" from Episode 111 "Destroy What You Have Created! with Jonathan Keyser"

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Watch the full episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-destroy-what-you-have-created-with-jonathan-keyser/