TOUGH TALKS: Conversations on Mental Toughness

I interviewed my dear friend and mentor, Dr. William Maxwell. We delved into EQ (emotional quotient) and its relevance in predicting success. We talked about the power of thinking and its impact on our lives. Dr. Maxwell shared how he initially became fascinated with thinking and the importance of addressing the falling IQ of children. The conversation touched on the potential for humans to evolve beyond racism and the role of travel in broadening perspectives. Dr. Maxwell emphasized the importance of family strength and the impact it has on a child's success, the idea that every child is a potential genius, and we explored ways to strengthen the mind, such as listening to great music and playing games. Dr. Maxwell shared the Inventive Quotient, a series of games he designed to enhance intelligence and problem-solving skills. And we wrapped our conversation with his belief in the evolution of the human race toward universal thinking. Here are some highlights and key takeaways you can expect: - How we use our mind shapes our lives, and by getting our mind right, everything else falls into place. - The falling IQ of children is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. - EQ (emotional quotient) is a better predictor of success than IQ (intelligence quotient). - Humans have the potential to evolve beyond racism and embrace universal thinking. - Family strength is the number one determinant of success, and the love and support from family play a vital role in a child's development. - Every child has the potential to be a genius, and it is important to create an environment that nurtures their talents and interests. - Listening to great music and playing games can strengthen the mind and enhance cognitive abilities. - The human race is evolving toward universal thinking and embracing the interconnectedness of all beings. Key Episode References: • "Thinking" - Edited by William Maxwell: A book on the expanding frontier of human thought • "The Biology of Love" by Humberto Maturana: A book on the biological and emotional basis of love and human relationships • "Culture Against Man" by Jules Henry: A book on the negative effects of American culture on individual and social well-being • "The Geography of Genius" by Eric Weiner: A book on the connection between place and creativity throughout history • "Super Parenting: Child Rearing for the New Millennium" by William Maxwell: A book on the best practices to nurture genius in children • "Physics of the Impossible" by Michio Kaku: A book on the scientific exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physics_of_the_Impossible • "Beyond Einstein" by Michio Kaku: A book on the cosmic quest for the theory of the universe • Oneness University (India): A center for learning and enlightenment inspired by Sri Amma and Sri Bhagavan • Inventive Quotient Game - Available for purchase through American Creek Academy (under construction): A patented course in logical reasoning for children

In our latest installment of Tough Talks, we’re going ALL IN! with our awe-inspiring guest - the inimitable Guru Ganesha. Take a deep dive with us into the realm of business challenges and the critical need for innovative solutions. We talk about the dual commitment necessary in the sales process, compelling us to recognize if potential buyers are truly all-in for finding a solution. We’re also delving into the might of personal presence in achieving professional victory and how nurturing a serene confidence can revolutionize our existence. But hold tight, we’re just warming up. Guru Ganesha escorts us through his own life odyssey, from scrubbing dishes to recording in the Big Apple with a dream band, leading all the way to his spiritual enlightenment. Brace yourself for an enthralling dialogue that will motivate you to confront challenges head-on and discover your own inner sage. So let’s plunge right in and unearth the pearls of wisdom bestowed by Guru Ganesha in this illuminating episode of Tough Talks. More about GuruGanesha: Website: www.consciousselling.com LinkedIn Company or Organization Page: https://lnkd.in/g7BhGA9 LinkedIn Personal Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/guruganesha-khalsa-65987848

In this episode of Tough Talks, we have back with us a truly remarkable guest, Jeff Nyce, a retired SWAT team commander and a two-time survivor of terminal illnesses.

Despite being diagnosed with his third terminal illness ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, Jeff continues to choose to live and embrace a positive mindset as he keeps pushing forward.

Jeff's story teaches us that Mental Toughness is about creating from all circumstances, even those most would consider tragic. He has overcome the odds twice, and is looking to make it three times now as he continues to choose to live every day.

Due to his physical limitations, we have utilized artificial intelligence to recreate his voice and convey his powerful message.

Join us as Jeff shares his insights on the mind-body relationship, the importance of exercise, and the factors that contribute to sustained health in the face of a devastating diagnosis. Prepare to be inspired by Jeff's incredible resilience and determination. 

#ToughTalks #JeffNyce #SWATCommander #ChrisDorris #MentalToughnessCoach #FightingCancer #CardiacAmyloidosisSurvivor #ALSFighter #FailuresNotAnOption #MentalToughness #Inspiration #ALSAdvocate #AIForHumanity #VoiceCloning #MicahGuller #BIGGIE #DrSpock#AdamSandler#SurvivingTerminalDiagnosis #ThrivingInAdversity

What's the most important trait/skill of a CEO? Why is it so much more important to hire the RIGHT person vs the "best" person for the job? What does it mean to not let perfection be the enemy of good? How does a corporate culture empower its people to feel safe enough to make mistakes? What does it mean to "execute with extreme prejudice"? These are some of the questions we explore with our guest and CEO of the technical education industry leader Career Certified, Gary Weiss. Gary is a remarkable leader who understands what most leaders do not regarding how to get the most out of your people. "Enable and Empower" is one of his mottos - values, actually. He knows how to build and sustain a culture characterized by trust (can you confirm that, X-Man?). He creates a space where great thinking is nurtured. All of that has a lot to do with why his company is absolutely demolishing it in their industry. And he's got Philly roots! And at the very end of our dialog, we discuss something spectacular that Gary and his wife, Jodi, are doing together to help reduce the amount of unnecessary human suffering in their community. Totally heartwarming!

I'm so thrilled to be able to introduce you to an absolute Powerhouse (in every way). His name is Siavash Fashi. He's the owner of the enormously successful small gym (very very small, and apparently wonderfully high-vibe and chaotic!) in Culver City, CA named SixPax Gym.
Siavash left Iran, where bodybuilding was illegal and where he dealt with cancer, poverty, and political turmoil. After seven years as a refugee in England and a year in a U.S. prison for using a fake passport, he headed to SoCal to achieve his dreams. With nothing to his name except grit and determination, he was able to build one of the most profitable small gyms in the country.
In our Tough Talks conversation today, we only get through 1/3 of the originally intended content because his story is SO compelling and chock-full of Mental Toughness GOLD.
This guy is a Master Mental Coach and he doesn't even know it!
His story is mesmerizing. Prepare to be in rapture and to be mind-blown by this guy who totally gets the power of using your mind intelligently to create excellence from suffering!
And he JUST published his first book, Small Gym, Big Results! You can find it here:

"We are on a mission to move minds with mushrooms." That's a quote from his website, www.getumbo.com. His name is Jake "The Snake" Plummer and he is a former NFL quarterback turned mushroom farmer. His new chosen assignment in life is to remind us here in the Western cultures about the profound healing qualities of functional (and hopefully soon-to-be-legalized) psychedelic mushrooms. Join us for a deep dive into the magical nature of "The Fungal Queendom"! p.s. Jake even offered The Tough Talks Tribe a discount on any products. I share that discount code at the very end.

Watch the episode on: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-moving-minds-with-mushrooms-with-jake-the-snake-plummer/

His speaking career started at age 8 when his iconic minister father had him speak before a church congregation of thousands in his native Ghana. He himself was ordained a minister at age 14. He didn't ask for any of that. So at age 18 he won a green card in the Ghanaian lottery, followed his intuition, and moved to LA, alone, knowing no one, with $800 in his pocket.

He is now one of the world's most recognized leaders in the world of personal development and his name is Kute Blackson.

In our remarkable conversation today, Kute blesses the Tough Talks Podcast Tribe with some legit wisdom pearls!

When I asked him to tell us what he does, his response was, "I don't do. I undo." And he elaborated beautifully upon that.

He also gives us a series of profound questions that we can ask ourselves to help free ourselves from the conditioning of our pasts that governs us.

And he makes clear what it means to "surrender" - and it ain't what most think. In fact, he went on to say, "Surrender is the most powerful thing we can ever do!"

From Physical Therapist to Co-Owner of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team to Zen Monk, our guest today is NOT TYPICAL! He IS, however, something very few people ever achieve which you can argue is far less likely than any of the above. He is a Philadelphia LEGEND! His name is Pat Croce and I have known about him for most of my life (having grown up in the Philly area and being a Philly sports fanatic). As a serial entrepreneur, Pat has created many business ventures including my former favorite bar in Key West, Florida (he sold it off and I am not one bit pleased about that!) as well as restaurants and museums in St. Augustine. FL. He's always been fascinated with Pirate Life! He even wrote a kick-ass book on it entitled, The Pirate Handbook. About eight years ago, Pat embarked on a deep inward journey where he unplugged and immersed himself in reading, woodworking, Chinese calligraphy and stillness. A cancer diagnosis inspired his reemergence and we got him back now. And our wildman Philly Boy ain't the same! He's a Zen Master now! He's The Philly Buddha! Imagine THAT! Well, you don't have to imagine. I'm bringing him to you. And you're gonna love him! Tune in as we explore the distinction between pain and suffering, the wisdom of following your enthusiasm, and how to strengthen your "Let It Go Muscle."

Who has won MVP of The Super Bowl AND had a movie created about his life story? My latest Tough Talks Podcast guest, that's who. Kurt Warner. Kurt's Cinderella story is easily one of the best in NFL history (that's why they made the movie, American Underdog, about it). Through countless trials and tribulations, Kurt and his remarkable wife, Brenda, continuously chose to believe in his passion and his dream until he pulled it off. From food stamps to the Hall of Fame. And according to him, they're just getting started!

Who says that real personal growth and healing need to be gradual?!

Well, not this guest.

Today we have World Renowned Therapist and Best Selling Author, Marisa Peer, on the show. Marisa is the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). RTT is a massively disruptive approach to helping people heal and grow. Because it's - well - RAPID!

She explains to us how our suffering arises from weak thinking and the terrible stories (that are lies) that we tell ourselves all day long. AND, how to stop doing that by reauthoring profound stories and replaying those over and over to become our truths.

She also tells us about a beautiful project she started to help youth create and keep confidence for themselves (this is dear to my heart).

I am beyond thrilled to be able to share Marisa and her expertise with you today!

About Marisa:

Website: https://marisapeer.com

Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMarisaPeer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisapeertherapy

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Have you ever met someone who is perpetually driven by both the creation of excellence AND fun?! Well, whether you have or you haven’t, you’re about to. His name is Reggie Marable and he is a big-time Sales Exec with a fan base larger than the Atlanta Braves! (He's from Atlanta, aka the ATL.)

Reggie truly gets what Mental Toughness means. He has applied Mental Toughness practices to everything he's done in life. He played professional football. He was recently named to the prestigious 100 Black Men of Atlanta organization which creates educational and economic opportunities for African American youth in the ATL. And after Salesforce (where he has been a sales leader for the last 6 years) acquired Slack for $27B (yes, with a "B") in the summer of 2021, they offered Reggie the enormous responsibility to run one of its largest orgs, CMT (Communications, Media, and Technology). For good reason.

In our convo, we discuss some of the practices that he uses to keep himself perpetually inspired and some stellar leadership practices that he relies upon to keep his team inspired as well - especially in challenging times, like now.

Reggie is also an inspirational quote dispenser! Which is awesome. And what’s more awesome is he lives by them – he walks his talk.

We open up the convo today to explore some of the greatest fears in today’s economic climate, as well as some of the greatest Mental Toughness practices and disciplines you can use to create excellence in some really challenging times.

More about Reggie:  

Website: https://www.slack.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reggie.marable.3

LinkedIn Company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiny-spec-inc/

LinkedIn Personal page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggiemarable/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reglove49/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReggieMarable  

This is the Amazon link to his book ‘The Blue Print: The Keys to Making BIG Money in Professional Sales’: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Print-Making-Money-Professional/dp/1770974415 

Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/attitude-and-effort-the-2-things-we-can-totally-control-with-reggie-marable/ 

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Attracting and retaining top talent, helping that talent be and stay clear on their "WHY", maintaining a "healthy paranoia", and demonstrating authentic humility are a few of the most important things that the CRO of Black Swan Data, David Delnero, identifies as keys to success in these challenging times.  

I have had the privilege of watching David ascend in the ranks over the course of the last decade and it came as no surprise when he was chosen to lead the sales organization at Black Swan. He is as high as they get when it comes to integrity and you don't need to be in the tech sales industry to benefit from the wisdom he drops here.  

More about David:  

Website: https://blackswan.com/ 

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-delnero-48b99a/ 

Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-swan-data/mycompany/ 

https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-sales-leadership-gold-with-silky-d/ 

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People in the industry make a pretty convincing argument that the Enterprise Software Industry is the most competitive industry on the planet at the moment. And that means, if you’re interested in creating excellence in that realm, Mental Toughness is mighty handy.  

Just canned my latest episode of the Tough Talks Podcast with guest, Larry Shurtz, Chief Revenue Officer at Confluent.  

Larry is an icon in the industry known for his firm, predictable and supportive leadership style.  

We take a good deep dive into what some of the most important things are these days for sales leaders and salespeople to be practicing these days – both professionally AND personally.  

More about Larry:  

Website: www.confluent.io/ 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/larryshurtz/ 

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Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-mindset-the-1-variable-in-sales-success-with-larry-shurtz/

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Have you ever heard (or said), "There's just not enough time in the day." Or, "I just wish I had more time." Or, "There's a time for work and a time for play."  

Our Tough Talks Guest today, Joe Perrone, Time Wizard (as I like to call him), is here to debunk all of that. Joe made the decision several years ago after a medical emergency to reorganize and reprioritize the way he uses time. Now Joe NEVER complains about not having enough time for the things that matter most. In fact, tomorrow he has a 9:30 am appointment on a Tuesday morning to rake and play in leaves with his 3 year old son.  

More about Joe:  

Website: https://joeperrone.biz/

Facebook:www.facebook.com/joe.perrone.jr 

LinkedIn business page:www.linkedin.com/in/joeon34/  

Link to 'The 5 Keys To Time Freedom Free Download': joeperrone.biz/5keys  

Link to 'Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing Paperback': https://www.amazon.com/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed  

Link to the full episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-time-wizardry-for-dads-with-joe-perrone/

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This week we have put together another highlight reel from 8 more of our amazing guests who blessed us with their presence and amazingness on the show.

Have a look/listen, and take some tools or tips or reminders away from it that can help you continue to strengthen your mind and build more Mental Toughness.

Guests in this Highlight Reel:

Dan O'Brien
John Kriesel
Sam Calagione
Greg Head
Jon Hunter
Jonathan Keyser
Mary Bea Porter-King
Troy Melendez, PhD

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Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/best-of-tough-talks-7/
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"Demolish what you've created!"

"Demolition is messy!"

"Discover where you suck!"

"Settle into the fact that you're not in control!"

These are just a few of the wisdom bombs that our repeat guest drops for us today.

Welcome back to Jonathan Keyser, Founder of KEYSER Commercial Real Estate. This is JK and CD do Tough Talks 2.0. And in our episode, we discuss how - specifically how - JK reinvented his thriving business in the midst of the pandemic AND how he reinvented himself as well! KEYSER 2.0 and JK 2.0!

"We are in constant disruptive innovation. And we are asking ourselves, where do we need to break something?!"

More about Jonathan:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankeyser/

LinkedIn business page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keyser/

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

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My guest today is Dr. Troy Melendez. Troy and I went to graduate school together and he is easily one of the most intelligent and fascinating people I have ever known. Wizardly intelligent. He is a therapist who helps folks with addiction recovery. Troy, himself, was addicted to painkillers and that addiction escalated to a very serious and long opioid addiction.

Troy had a remarkable experience with DMT (a hallucinogenic drug also known as “the Spirit Molecule”) before he got clean. It altered his life and he shares that riveting story with us (I was legitimately in rapture as he told that story). And, we dive deeper into the possibilities that certain psychedelic drugs possess for helping people heal from trauma, depression and addiction.

More about Troy:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/troy.melendez.3

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/troy-melendez-ph-d-0a2b2b14

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

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The Greatest Athlete in the World! That's the title our guest earned himself when he won the Olympic Gold Medal for the Decathlon in Atlanta in 1996. We have Dan O'Brien in the Tough Talks studio today and we get to pick the brain of one of history's greatest athletes on things like mental preparation and how to convert "failure" (epic failure) into, well, literally, gold.

Go search YouTube for Dan and Dave 1992 and you can watch the hilarious Reebok commercials they made to hype up the battle that was to be had in Barcelona between America's top two decathletes. It didn't unfold the way anyone expected. Or wanted.

More about Dan:

Website: https://www.danobrien.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/DanOBrienUSA

LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/legacy-sports-usa/

LinkedIn Personal Page: http://www.linkedin.com/in/danobrien10

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

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Our very first ever Tough Talks Podcast guest is back for a cameo! But this time he’s different. He’s had quite the transformation in the last 5 years since that first ever episode. Now he’s “Half Monk, Half Assassin.” Before I think he was a bit more of the assassin.  

His name is Jon Hunter and he has lived his entire professional career in the world of Enterprise Software Sales and Sales Leadership. He’s a CRO and an advisor. He’s a husband, father, brother, leader, coach, sports enthusiast, movie buff, martial artist, writer and podcaster. And he has spent his entire life committed to his own development, growth, excellence and impact.  

Our discussion today is primarily directed and dedicated to the CRO’s and Sales Leaders of the world. We discuss the unique pains that come with those roles and Jon’s insights on how to not just survive the loneliness of it, but how to THRIVE amidst that chaos!  

More about Jon:  

Website: www.hunterxlife.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jhunter1  

Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-hey-cros-you-dont-have-to-be-alone-with-jon-hunter/

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What a blessing it is to have this Angel of a woman as a dear friend and colleague and guest on the Tough Talks Podcast! Her name is Mary Bea Porter-King. Google her if you haven’t heard her name before. She is a true hero – really. That’s not even close to a euphemism.

Mary Bea lettered in 4 sports at Arizona State University. Yeah, you read that right. Then she played on the LPGA Tour for 25 years. Then she co-founded the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association where she continues to preside as President. She’s the first ever pro golfer to serve on the Executive Board of The USGA. She’s also currently on the Board of The PGA of America where she runs the Youth player Development Committee.

All she does is serve. JUST WAIT until you hear THE story of her "worst shot" that has resulted in profoundly affecting tens of thousands of lives – maybe more! And DEFINITELY stay for the end. I'm pretty sure we were able to touch Mary Bea's soul with a surprise gift. It was moving to say the least.

Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-creating-a-safe-place-to-play-with-mary-bea-porter-king/

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According to this guy, Startup Entrepreneurs are CRAZY! In a remarkably impressive way. In this episode of Tough Talks we get to explore the inner workings of the minds of such entrepreneurs and specifically this particular one, Greg Head.  

Greg is the Founder of Gregslist.com, a curated up-to-date list of local software companies that is used by thousands of founders, tech execs, investors, job seekers, and community leaders each month which is now available for tech communities in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Austin, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Toronto.  

He is also the founder of PracticalFounders.com, where he helps crazy software entrepreneurs to change the world – and do it THEIR WAY (ie, without huge VC funding)!  

This is super cool because I coach SOOO many entrepreneurs in the tech industry but I’ve never interviewed someone like Greg who exists solely in that world on the mindset of attempting to create big things that, as he says, “usually don’t work!”  

More about Greg:  

Website: https://practicalfounder.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregheadaz/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/greghead

Greg’s List: https://gregslist.com/ 

The Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz  

The Book: Lost and Founder by Rand Fishkin  

Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-startup-entrepreneurs-are-crazy-with-greg-head/ 

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What's the point of Mental Toughness Training? Well, that's simple (and profound). We do the inner world work so that we are able to respond to all of life rapidly with grace, mastery, creativity, and enthusiasm. Mental Toughness Training involves strengthening our "response-ability." In other words, our ability to respond powerfully to all circumstances so that not only do we eliminate the unnecessary suffering we create for ourselves, but rather we create excellence faster and with less effort!  

One of the most powerful ways to accomplish all of this is with the use of Mental Toughness Mantras - brief phrases that contain volumes of wisdom and that help us to elevate our states and create habitual, high-grade responses to ALL of life.  

In this episode of Tough Talks: Conversations on Mental Toughness, I take you through three of the most powerful Mental Toughness Mantras that I rely upon in my coaching, speaking, and my very own training.  

Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-mental-toughness-mantras-with-chris-dorris/ 

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On December 2, 2006, after being in an 8 day medically induced coma, he woke up to discover he'd lost two comrades and both of his legs in an IED explosion serving in Iraq.  

Here's his response upon this discovery:  "None of this matters. I'm alive. And I'm thankful for that. There's one path - and that's forward."  

His name is Retired Staff Sergeant John Kriesel, and let's talk about creating excellence from tragedy!  

He is a Purple Heart recipient, a best-selling author, an international Keynote Speaker, and one funny Mo Fo! (He attributes much of his ability to respond so masterfully to his tragedy to the power of humor).  

And wait 'til you see what happens about 60% of the way through the interview!!! It's never happened before in any of my Tough Talks episodes. EPIC!!!  

More about John:  

Website: https://www.johnmkriesel.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkriesel/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkriesel/ 

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/johnkriesel 

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Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-adversity-is-guaranteed-attitude-is-a-choice-with-john-kriesel/

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Inherent within your passions are the mechanics for stratospheric success.  

Sam Calagione, founder and brewer at Dogfish Head Brewery, is proof of that. Sam trusted his passion for crafting what he refers to as “off-centered” beers and 26 years later he has literally created a food and beverage (and lodging) dynasty! And he’s having a boatload of fun doing it.  He is meticulous about a lot of things. The level of creativity he puts into his creations is astounding. He travels the planet to meet people and discover ingredients that have never before been used or combined, to create some of the most unusual brews in history.  

He uses that same level of meticulousness in creating his remarkable culture. I’ve experienced it firsthand. It’s epic. The quality of customer service is remarkable. The lightness of being is intoxicating – even before your first sip!  

I define success as having your life on your terms. We have a lot to learn from Sam about this!    

More about Sam:  

Website: https://www.dogfish.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogfishheadbeer/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogfish-head-craft-brewery/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogfishhead/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dogfishbeer 

Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-beer-boarding-in-the-scrapple-belt-with-dogfish-head-sam-calagione/ 

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This week we have put together another highlight reel from 8 more of our amazing guests who blessed us with their presence and amazingness on the show. 

Have a look/listen, and take some tools or tips or reminders away from it that can help you continue to strengthen your mind and build more Mental Toughness.  

Guests in this Highlight Reel:  

Steve Sims
Iyanla Vanzant
Sal Ponzio
Devon Bandison
Dr. Amy B Killen
Bob Burg
Ryan Lange
Theresa Campbell  

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“Nobody is watching and nobody cares.”  

Do you feel inspired?  

Wait until our guest today explains that. You’ll feel inspired then.  

David Richman was an overweight, chain-smoking, homeless kid at the age of 18. He got a job at a Vegas fast food joint, worked 3 jobs at a time to work his way up the ladder, never went to college, wanted to start his own company, met with a room full of Angel Investors to try to get seed money for it, was immediately asked, “Where’d you get your MBA?” Wait till you hear his damn response!!!  

He went on to run a $120M/yr revenue company and is now an award-winning author (he facilitates writing workshops, btw), speaker, and Endurance Athlete. And he’s a remarkably generous philanthropist.  

And a killer storyteller! And does he have stories!!!  

More about David:  

Website: www.cycleoflives.org 

Personal FB: david.richman.94 

Business FB: cycleoflives 

Instagram: davidrichman_cycleoflives  

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IYANLA!!! You heard it! Yep. That’s who our guest is for the 100th episode of The Tough Talks Podcast!!!  

How cool is that?! The infamous, and brilliant – and fricking hysterical – Iyanla Vanzant discusses her own unique interpretation of what Mental Toughness and Mental Toughness Training even is. And it’s profound – as you might expect coming from her.  

She teaches us how the mind is like a puppy, and if it isn’t trained…HA! NO WAY am I spoiling that moment. I’ll leave it at this, when she finished that analogy and told a story about it, I honestly almost fainted laughing. My face has never been so red in an episode! Hysterical and poignant.  

Iyanla shares with us that we are all conditioned to forget how important we are, our divine nature, and how inter-connected we all are. She teaches us that the real work that we need to do in order to remember all of that is about UN-learning. And if we will permit ourselves to experience some stillness each day, we will reconnect to the source and struggle far less.  

I am so thrilled to bring to you, for our 100th episode of Tough Talks, the magnificent Iyanla Vanzant!  

More about Iyanla:  

Website: https://iyanla.com 

Facebook Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/DrIyanlaVanzant/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iyanlavanzant/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/iyanlavanzant Additional 

Link: https://MasterPeaceBodyTherapy.com 

Watch the full episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-two-gether-on-twosday-a-frank-convo-with-iyanla-vanzant/ 

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What if you could have a massive transformation in your personal or professional life, or both, in only 30 minutes? Is that really possible? Well, according to my latest Tough Talks Podcast guest, World-renowned Hypnotist, Tim Shurr, it sure is.  

Tim is The Geek Squad for your brain. He shows us the "shortcuts" on how to use our human supercomputers. He helps us free ourselves from old trauma/Trauma (he'll clarify that for you) quickly and permanently. And we all have some trauma. It's part of life.  His mission statement starts with, "My mission is to end needless emotional suffering." And he is certainly a man on a mission.  

Not only is he a legend in the world of Hypnosis, he's FUN! He has a kick-ass vibe and he's playful and cool. I'm so excited to share him with you here.  

More about Tim:  

Website: https://indyhypnosis.com 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/timshurr1 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/timshurr 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtimshurr 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/timshurr 

Free Hypnosis Program: https://www.survivingtothriving.me/hypnosis 

The Power of Your Unconscious Mind: HTTP://powermindsetprogram.com 

Mesmerizing Podcast: MesmerizingPodcast.com  YouTube: YouTube.com/timshurr 

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Where are you on your Hero's Journey? Because you're on one. According to my guest on this episode of Tough Talks, everyone is on their own Hero's Journey. 

His name is Christian LeFer and he helps people answer this question for themselves and then he helps them start Nonprofits! (If they want to.)  

He's got an awesome definition of Mental Toughness and it isn't conventional. It even includes the word, "supple."  

In this conversation, Christian and I dig deep into how we are BEING in life to help clarify if what we're DOING is in alignment.  And he's a fellow Jersey Boy, so he's automatically badass. 

More about Christian:  

Website: https://instantnonprofit.com 

Personal FB: https://facebook.com/boundlessfuture 

Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instantnonprofit 

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianlefer 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantnonprofit/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/instantnonproft 

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/user/instantnonprofit

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What does it feel like to jump out of a plane 370 times in one year - when you can't feel your legs below the knees because you have MS?  

How does someone with Multiple Sclerosis who has had zero pain-free days in over 2 decades, and takes absolutely no pain meds, still live a profoundly full and successful life?  

Our guest, Dr. Kevin Payne, answers those and a few other monumental questions in this episode of The Tough Talks Podcast.  

Dr. Payne informs us that 2/3 of our health outcomes aren't based on medical variables but rather on cognitive, behavioral, social, and environmental ones. And we open up a couple of those buckets to bring you some golden nuggets.  

If you or someone you love suffers from a chronic illness, this is a must-see/listen! And even if you don't have a chronic illness, Kevin's wisdom bomb will serve you profoundly as well.  

More about Dr. Kevin:  

Website: https://yourlifelivedwell.co 

Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/drkjpayne Business 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/YourLLWell/ 

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkjpayne/ 

Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourllwell/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourLLWell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourllwell/ 

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What is it like to be the CEO of a $19.5 billion/year revenue company? Yeah, I don't know either. But my guest in this episode of Tough Talks does. And we're gonna ask him that right out of the chute.   

His name is Phil Gallagher, CEO of Avnet, Inc. We're also going to ask him what defines great leadership, what Mental Toughness means to him and how it's played a role in his own life, both personally and professionally.  

More about Phil:  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiprgallagher/ 

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This week we have put together another highlight reel from 8 more of our amazing guests who blessed us with their presence and amazingness on the show.  

Have a look/listen, and take some tools or tips or reminders away from it that can help you continue to strengthen your mind and build more Mental Toughness. 

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Doc Ali

Kellan Fluckiger

Greg Everett

Marc Schmallen

Laban Ditchburn

Ian Koniak

Leo Pusateri

Debbie Crews

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So now that your career is going to be totally obsolete soon, what are your plans?

You do realize that Artificial Intelligence is completely disrupting life as we know it, right? And that it's impossible to predict the magnitude of that disruptiveness?

How do you plan to survive? Oh, wait, that may be an irrelevant question as well. In fact, I'm hoping that I'll be out of a job. I'm hoping that AI will make this whole "Mental Toughness" business a thing of the past. AI will make life such that Mental Toughness isn't even needed because our needs are all met and we are free to experience all the magic that life has to offer.

At least that's one way to envision what's right around the corner (or already here) with Artificial Intelligence.

And our guest today, Dr. Alan D. Thompson, AI Expert, has some truly mind-blowing information to share with us about the impending effects of AI, and how he sees it illogical to assume that AI could bring disaster. But who knows?

What we can count on is that life is about to change. In ways that we aren't even capable of imagining yet.

More about Alan:

Website: http://lifearchitect.ai/

Link to episode:

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Wait until you hear this guy read you the first chapter of his new book, Bet On You!!! Drugs, booze, gambling, and ladies of the night. And that wasn't even close to his rock bottom.

Our remarkable guest today, Laban Ditchburn, was in the throes of darkness for a very long time. Once he decided to heal his body, he also healed his mind and soul and has since committed to inspiring people to show up BIG in their lives.

Laban refers to his work sometimes as teaching people to grow a pair - of Dino-Balls. Yes. It means what you think it does.

Laban lives courageously, without concern about whether or not folks take offense to him, committed only to serving them hugely by unapologetically taking complete ownership of your innate excellence.

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to meet God? And then to tell God you're not ready to go yet? To feel overwhelming peace and clarity and calm? Then to have God ask you if you're sure! To say, "Yeah, I'm sure." Then to have God give you 4 Principles to return with and to share?  

Well, our guest today died on June 9th, 2018, and is here to describe precisely that experience and how he chooses to use his life now. He only does ONE THING. EVER. And it is to remind us of these 4 remarkably wonderful Principles. 

His name is Kellan Fluckiger and you're about to fall in love with him!  

More about Kellan:  

Website: https://www.kellanfluckiger.com/

Personal FB page: https://www.facebook.com/kellan.fluckiger3

Business FB page: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKellanFluckiger

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellanfluckiger/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellan.fluckiger/ 

Link to his book The Results Equation:  https://www.amazon.com/Results-Equation-Dream-Simple-Steps-ebook/dp/B07RL1LZBP/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=kellan+fluckiger&qid=1631556794&sr=8-5 

Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-i-imagined-meeting-god-would-be-awful-with-kellan-fluckiger/ 

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Do you know what “commission breath” is? It’s a metaphor for a sales rep who’s so hungry for a deal, they will say or do anything just to get it. They crave commission so badly that prospects smell it on their breath a mile away. And it’s repulsive. And popular.  

Our guest today, Ian Koniak, is an established badass in the world of Enterprise Sales. He was the #1 Strategic Account Executive in the Enterprise Select Division of Salesforce.com. That’s a big deal. And the product of a lot of big deals.  

In our conversation, Ian takes us through the shifts he made from being OK (and addicted to several substances and vices) to being The Best by getting ALL IN and making the DECISION to get “In Alignment” and to prioritizing other’s success over his own.  

More about Ian:  

Website: https://www.iankoniak.com 

LinkedIn Personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iankoniak/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iankoniak 

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gPczOP 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/iankoniak 

Link to Episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-check-your-alignment-and-be-relevant-with-ian-koniak/ 

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Why did Alan Alda always jump around all over the place before going onto the set to record a scene for Mash?  

What is "The Yips" and can you get "Life Yips"?  

Why do some of us choke when it comes time to shine and some of us don't?  

Mental Toughness or Mental Integrity?  

The Zone or Brain Synchronicity?  

These are some of the fascinating questions and distinctions that our esteemed (Legendary!) Sport Psychology Consultant and Entrepreneur, Dr. Debbie Crews, adresses in our latest episode of Tough Talks.  

Dr. Crews has appeared on countless TV shows including NBC Dateline, The Golf Channel and Scientific American Frontier with Alan Alda discussing all things mental about golf and life.  

Debbie is a great example of how excellent we can become at our craft when we stay with it and stay committed to constantly sharpening our saw.  She is brilliant beyond description and is as gracious and humble as they get. I am so happy to be able to share her and her wisdom with you.  

More about Debbie:  
Website: https://myoptibrain.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/optibrain1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opti.brain/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/opti_brain/

Link to episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-getting-in-the-zone-in-sport-and-life-with-dr-debbie-crews/

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How do you most profoundly want to use the rest of your life?  That's a big question, isn't it? 

Our guest on today's episode of Tough Talks helps folks address it head-on and with unprecedented levels of enthusiasm and passion and service.  Leo Pusateri is our guest today. He is the Founder of The Sabbatical Experience. Leo can riff all day on the biggest, most important questions we can be asking ourselves to ensure that leave it all out there, that we show up fully, and leave nothing left in the tank. 

His vibe is amazing and his impact is enormous.  

More about Leo:  

Website: https://www.pusatericonsulting.com/ 

Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pusateri-consulting/about/ 

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopusateri/ 

Link to the episode:  

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Is it possible that all of us are, or were, addicted on some level to the need for approval? Fundamentally, what really IS any addiction? What's the difference between being clean & sober vs. being In Recovery? If you've ever been addicted to substances or behaviors like sex or gambling, were you an addict before you even started "using"?  

These are just a few of the fascinating questions that we explore in this episode of Tough talks with guest, Marc Schmallen, Founder/CEO of Choice Recovery Path. This conversation went in an entirely different direction than I had anticipated, and thank God for that.  

Marc started using before he was 10 years old. He spent years homeless on the streets of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Now he has done his healing and is in service to those who would benefit profoundly from doing their own.  

More about Marc:  

Website: https://choicerecoverypath.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schmallen-29320b183/ 

View episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-we-are-all-addicts-with-marc-schmallen/ 

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What if I told you that you could choose your mental state from moment to moment depending on which state would serve you right then? What if I told you you could choose which neuromodulators (she'll explain that) to activate at will? 

What if I told you that you can become a NeuroNinja? And what if I told you I have THE NeroNinja Extraordinaire as my guest today? Well, consider yourself told!  

She's back for round 2 and is going to blow your minds - or maybe I should say teach you how to best USE your mind - and her name is Dr. Alison Arnold (Doc Ali) and I am super pumped to share with you her and her newest research in the field of neuroscience applied specifically to peak performance!   

More about Doc. Ali:  

Website: http://www.HeadGamesH2H.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docali/ 

LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-arnold-phd-doc-ali-8463962/ 

LinkedIn Personal Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-arnold-phd-doc-ali-8463962/ 

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"Hope is lazy!" That's what he said! And I couldn't love it more. He advises us to make a much more intelligent and effective choice - KNOWING. His name is Greg Everett and he's coached elite weightlifters and written some gems of books.  

In today's episode of Tough Talks, we unpack his more recent masterpiece, his book, TOUGH: Building True Mental, Physical & Emotional Toughness For Success & Fulfillment. Greg is wizardly smart, is obviously very well-read and studied, and is committed to offering us plenty of practical takeaways that will help us uplevel our Toughness.  

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Website: https://shop.catalystathletics.com/collections/books
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAthletics
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Our guest today was The Naval Commander of the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate. It was a DREAM career. One that he aspired to and worked tirelessly for his entire life. They were deployed in The Black Sea during the 2014 Sochi Olympics directly off the coast of Russia. They were so close to shore, they could see the Olympic Torch - as well as some other Russian "assets" who were clearly interested in their presence there. In one minute he was living his dream. And in literally the next minute his entire life changed - and his entire identity went with it. Until he re-created himself.

His name is Dennis Volpe and he's going to share his amazing story of crisis and resilience.

More about Dennis:  

Website: https://dennis-volpe.com 

LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-research-institute 

LinkedIn Personal Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djvolpe/ 

Additional link Dennis wants to share: https://dennis-volpe.com/severn-river-leadership-group/ 

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We got him back! He's back for round 2 (of 3). His name is Steve Sims and he really is the guy who gets shit done. And it ain't just any shit. It's crazy shit. He's a high-end concierge. He pulls off miracles for affluent people. And we have a lot to learn from his level of thinking.

Today we unpack my favorite story of his. He managed to get the museum in Florence, Italy that houses the most famous sculpture on Earth, The Statue of David, to shut down in order to host a private dinner for his client at the foot of the statue. That's never been done before. But that isn't even the wildest part. Wait till you see what else he managed to pull off so he could REALLY wow his client!

And listen to how simple he makes it all sound - this business of pulling off miracles!

Previous episode with Steve Sims: TOUGH TALKS - E076 -  Bluefishing! with Steve Sims: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-bluefishing-with-steve-sims/

More about Steve:

Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/

FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/SteveDSims

IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims

And his book, Bluefishing, is an absolute masterpiece!

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What is the ONE thing we do more than anything else in life after breathing? LISTENING. And how much formal training have you had in being a phenomenal listener. Who cares? YOU DO! And in this episode of Tough Talks, Master Listening Instructor, Theresa Campbell, teaches us why we should care and some fundamental practices on how to master the art. When you hear her describe what we're missing with crappy listening, you'll listen closely!!!  

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Website: http://herlifeherlegacy.com/ 

Facebook Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/CoachTheresaCampbell 

LinkedIn Personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtheresacampbell/ 

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We learn as we go through life. Some of what we learn serves us very well, like how to speak, how to write, how to use a computer, how to play a sport or an instrument, or that we stop at a red light. Some of what we learn does NOT serve us, like how to complain, how to doubt ourselves, how to use substances to self-medicate versus doing the deeper healing work, how to judge others and ourselves negatively, or how to be a “Go-Getter.”  

Wait. What? What was that last one?  Isn’t it generally agreed upon that being what we call a “go-getter” is an impressive thing? After all, it’s a “dog eat dog world” out there and you have to “look out for #1” right?  

Unless it really isn’t, and the actual real laws of success involve the antithesis of that “me-first” mentality.  

Well, that’s precisely what we’re exploring here today with our guest, the co-author of the world-famous book/movement, The Go-Giver, Bob Burg.  In this episode of Tough Talks, Bob brilliantly, magically, articulately, beautifully, and also quite humbly guides us through The 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success.   

More about Bob:  

Bob Burg Website: https://burg.com/ 

The GO Giver Website: https://gogiversuccessalliance.com/ 

FB Personal Page:  https://www.facebook.com/bobburg 

FB Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegogiverway 

Link to his book ‘The Go-Giver’: https://amzn.to/3AkxM9z 

Link to Steve Chandler’s book ‘ Crazy Good’: https://amzn.to/368XQXn 

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In December of 2019, Sal Ponzio was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the esophagus, liver, stomach, intestines, and lymph nodes. He was given three months to live and was told to sell off his assets and prepare to live the best he could for those 3 months.  

After spending one of those months in disbelief, he had an epiphany and he made a decision, "I'm not going out like this." He has been recovering now for about 15 months and things are looking good but he isn't out of the woods.  

He uses an American Football analogy. When he was given his diagnosis and prognosis, the rival team (death) was on the one-yard line about to score the winning blow that would seal the game. Now he's turned it around. He stopped them and now he's - as he calls it - in field goal range on second down. If you don't get football, suffice it to say this, that's a hell of a turn-around, AND it's far from over.  Sal talks to us about how he chooses to live now and what he does both physically and mentally to conquer the beast of cancer.  

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"A world without waste." That's what he said in response to what he's creating these days. That was actually only PART of what he said. He said a LOT! And it's all good!  

His name is David Katz and he's the founder and CEO of an AMAZING company called Plastic Bank. The company exists to stop ocean plastic and simultaneously improving the lives of those who help collect it. How good is that. Talk about a win/win.  

David exists within the abundant mindset. He has clearly done a lot of deeper introspective work and he can bring it. And he brought it. The guy was named one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine. You're gonna love him.  

More about David:  

Website: http://www.PlasticBank.com 

Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/david.katz.549 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-katz-4b66178/ 

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