498. From Fear to Freedom: Transforming Anxiety into Strength W/ Mark Divine

Fear. It’s a pervasive issue for many. However, on this week’s Unbeatable Mind podcast, host Mark Divine takes a deep dive into the impact fear has on people’s lives and how it is propagated in our culture. Mark breaks down common acronyms such as F.E.A.R (False Expectations Appearing Real), and discusses strategies for managing realistic fears as well as fears rooted in childhood trauma and primordial anxieties. Mark traverses his way through a myriad of daily practices that can help mitigate fear and discusses the difference between rational and irrational fears so listeners can identify the two, and avoid being debilitated by either.

Key Takeaways:

Rational vs. Irrational Fears: Identify the differences between irrational fears (like the fear of how others perceive you), vs. rational fears (like fears based on current events), and learn how to avoid becoming debilitated by either.

Deep Rooted Fears: Recognize the necessity for emotional work in dealing with fears rooted in childhood trauma.

Fear in Modern Society: Discover how prevalent fear instigated by current events is and how fear mongering can be a tool of control by governments.

Importance of Individual Control: Learn how taking control of your own mind and environment can be a powerful tool to incite collective change.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

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Timestamped Overview:

00:00 Fear is used for control and manipulation.

04:09 Fear from unmet expectations requires non-attachment.

07:27 Fears of unknown global threats and events.

11:02 Set micro goals, think bigger, control fear.

13:34 Embrace your core; fear is ego's illusion.

[karinschoner]

Expectations and false evidences are such a trap - and we need to be aware of when we are in “expectation mode” or when we are looking at evidences that are not real. We need to always watch our thoughts and check them. Lifetime work! Thanks Mark 🔱

[Soloandsigma]

Thanks coach! Always an inspiring experience.

[elitalbot-minkin]

This is awesome stuff, Mark. I really appreciate the insights of this episode.

[karinschoner]

Expectations and false evidences are such a trap - and we need to be aware of when we are in “expectation mode” or when we are looking at evidences that are not real. We need to always watch our thoughts and check them. Lifetime work! Thanks Mark 🔱