Summary:

In this episode, Brian Smith discusses anger and how to effectively control it. He shares his personal experiences with anger and emphasizes that anger is not inherently negative but becomes negative through lack of control. Smith explains that anger is energy and can be directed and transformed into a force for good. He provides an approach for controlling anger, which involves taking notice, breathing, and asking three questions: Is it kind, is it necessary, is it true? Smith encourages listeners not to ignore or suppress but to harness their anger and use it to fuel their pursuit of greatness.

Keywords:

• anger management, controlling anger, energy, directing anger, transforming anger, breath work, self-control, personal growth

Takeaways:

• Anger is not inherently negative, but becomes negative when it is uncontrolled.
• Anger is energy that can be directed and transformed into a force for good.
• Controlling anger involves taking notice, breathing, and asking three questions: Is it kind, is it necessary, is it true?
• Harnessing anger can fuel personal growth and the pursuit of greatness.

In this episode, Brian discusses 5 pieces of advice that are commonly given but actually hold people back.

The first piece of advice is to just meditate, but Brian argues that many people have a misconception of what meditation really is and end up practicing useless techniques. The second piece of advice is to not take life too seriously and just go with the flow, but Brian believes that taking life seriously and creating your own flow is necessary for progress. The third piece of advice is to be present, but Brian argues that being present is not enough and that you need to have a vision and aim for the future. Stay tuned for the next part of this episode to hear about the remaining pieces of advice. In this conversation, Brian Smith discusses five pieces of advice that he believes are flawed.

Good advice isn't just what to do, it's also what NOT to do.

In this episode, Brian Smith discusses the ineffective approach to mental health and offers alternative solutions. He highlights the passive and one-size-fits-all approach that takes power away from individuals and puts it into techniques, pills, philosophies and theories. Brian emphasizes the importance of self-respect and taking ownership of one's actions and emotions. He challenges the concept of healing and suggests focusing on goal-oriented action and finding meaning and purpose in life. Brian also emphasizes the significance of the five fundamental areas of daily living: movement, nutrition, sleep and rest, breathing, and thought.

The conversation is about the concept of the set point and the importance of starting where you are in order to make progress and achieve goals. Brian emphasizes that getting ahead of yourself delays your progress. He uses the metaphor of hurdlers to illustrate the importance of building momentum from our set point. The conversation also touches on the challenges of social media and the comparison trap, as well as the physical aspect of life and the need to acknowledge our current state in order to make progress. Brian his personal experience with reevaluating his set point and making changes in his life.

Takeaways

• The set point is where you are right now, and it is crucial to start from there in order to make progress and achieve your goals.
• Getting ahead of ourselves and skipping the process can lead to setbacks and hinder our ability to overcome obstacles.
• Social media can create unrealistic expectations and make it difficult to acknowledge and accept our current state.
• The physical aspect of life is important and has a significant impact on our overall well-being.
• Regularly reevaluating our set point and making adjustments can help us continue to make progress and build a better version of ourselves.

In this episode, Brian Smith discusses the trap of over-optimization, the importance of time management, and The 5 Fundamentals of Daily Living. He emphasizes the need to prioritize and take action in order to upgrade one's life.

Takeaways

• Over-optimization can be a trap that hinders progress. It's important to limit research, plan, and stick to the plan to make progress.
• Time management is crucial for upgrading one's life. Prioritizing and reprioritizing time can lead to significant changes and improvements.
• The five fundamentals of daily living (movement, nutrition, sleep, breathing, and thought) are key areas to focus on for upgrading one's life. Bringing attention to these areas and taking small actions every day will lead to significant progress.

In this episode, Brian Smith discusses the average versus savage mentality, attributes, and mindset. He emphasizes the importance of chipping away at old behaviors while building new ones, and highlights the key attributes of both the average and savage mentality. The conversation covers topics such as autopilot, violence, entertainment, reactivity, argumentativeness, goal-setting, egotism, and the attributes of the savage mentality, including strategy, aggression, vision, assuredness, guardianship, and expressiveness.

In this episode, Brian Smith introduces the Average2Savage podcast and discusses the importance of mindset in personal development. He shares his background as a mindset coach and the credentials that have shaped his approach. Brian emphasizes the significance of experience and practical application in developing effective coaching strategies. He also highlights the impact of setting goals, taking action, and building a strong mindset to overcome challenges and improve mental health.