The speaker discusses the concept of "showing up" in life, which they define as being present and focused on your goals, regardless of external distractions or discomfort. They share personal experiences of struggling with this concept, such as feeling tired or distracted in the morning, and how they've developed habits to overcome these obstacles.
The speaker also talks about the "illusion of choice" and how there are certain behaviors that must be carried out to be effective. They emphasize that the idea of alternate routes is an illusion, and there are no choices when it comes to what's necessary. They argue that knowing what must be done to succeed is one thing, but knowing that and having the discipline to act on it when you're feeling unmotivated is another.
The speaker concludes by stating that showing up is non-negotiable, and if you can get to a place where you can push yourself to action despite how you feel, you can become a better version of yourself. They draw parallels between this concept and their workout routines, highlighting the importance of consistency and discipline in achieving success.
1. The speaker was in the middle of a workout when they heard a message about the mind lying to us during intense situations.
2. The speaker was told that we would be told lies, objectively, by an adversary within each of us.
3. The speaker was advised to embrace these lies as they are part of the journey of life.
4. The speaker shared their fascination with the power of mindset and the concept of negative self-talk.
5. The speaker mentioned the importance of pushing away or embracing the so-called lies in our heads.
6. The speaker emphasized the idea that we are strong enough to handle the present moment and to not let the liar in us dictate our actions.
7. The speaker stated that the liar in us often tries to protect our ego at the expense of our growth.
8. The speaker linked the idea of the liar in us to the concept of the universe conspiring to make our best efforts happen.
9. The speaker quoted Admiral William McRaven, suggesting that the best moments are when we rise to our personal best in our darkest moments.
10. The speaker shared their experience with running, saying that it reinforced the notion that life is not about personal bests or peak performances, but about not stopping when it hurts and doing what is required.
11. The speaker mentioned the idea of hitching your wagon to a star and pulling yourself towards its light, a metaphor for personal growth and self-improvement.
12. The speaker discussed the concept of the courage to be disliked, stating that happiness comes from such a personal and authentic place.
13. The speaker emphasized the importance of trusting in personal judgment, stating that the courage to be disliked is a critical lifelong journey.
14. The speaker shared a quote from Aristotle, suggesting that the opposite of being fully true to oneself is becoming the manifestation of that.
15. The speaker discussed the concept of showing up, stating that it's not about doing anything of significance unless you have first and foremost arrived.
16. The speaker shared a concept from Trevor Moat's book "It Takes What It Takes", discussing the illusion of choice and the idea that there are no choices when it comes to what's necessary.