The Mark Divine Show

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Q and A with Mark Divine Nov 06, 2018

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In this new solocast, Commander Divine gives answers to questions coming directly from his Unbeatable Mind tribe. Mark gets into the importance of thinking deeply so that you can make sure that you are "practicing" at doing the right things, and developing the right habits.

Other take aways: To keep age out of your thought processes. Emotional and intuitional development are harder to see. One thing you can look at is your skills in communication.

Competition needs to come from a world-centric perspective. Don't focus on "win-lose," but "co-opetition." This episode is like a mini Unbeatable Mind training session, so listen to this Q & A episode to get insight into what others are wondering about.

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JR Martinez on overcoming and thriving Oct 30, 2018

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JR Martinez is a well-known speaker, author and media personality. In 2003, while serving with the Army in Iraq, he suffered extensive burn injuries after the Humvee he was driving hit an IED.

With a great deal of humor, he and Mark talk his long process he went through to overcome his injuries-and the physical, mental and emotional steps he took to recovery.

Hear how: JR is more than simply his military career. Many people start and end with his service, and while that is certainly significant, it's not the whole story. Learning how to be of service changed his outlook and approach to military service.

JR's future musings on acting and voice acting specifically. Listen to this episode to find out how you can learn to move past things that are holding you back with humor and humility.

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Ryan Munsey talks about how to get over feelings to get good decisions Oct 23, 2018

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Ryan Munsey is well-known as an expert in the wellness and personal development space, and he was also one of the first participants in the SEALFIT 20X experience.

He has recently written a book called "F*ck Your Feelings: Master Your Mind, Accomplish Anything and Become a More Significant Human."

He and Mark discuss how to control your emotions so that you can make better decisions. Hear how: Every feeling is biased. So while they have to be recognized, you shouldn't let them run you.

Big decisions are the easy ones. But little decisions are harder and often make the difference. It is the processes you engage in that get results. Not people.

Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of the mental and habitual "grooves" that we get into and how we can start to break free of them.

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James Clear on the process of getting to your goals. Oct 16, 2018

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James Clear talks to Commander Divine today about his new book, "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones."

James is a weightlifter, writer and photographer who has spent a lifetime working to understand how to get where you're wanting to go, and the differences between goals and processes.

Learn how: Goals are where you are going. Systems are how you're going to get there. You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.

Many habits are stymied by the fact that good habits often have long-term benefits, but short-term suffering. Bad habits are generally the exact opposite.

You need to find ways to bring benefits into the present for good habits. Little things-little frictions-can be enough to stop a habit that you're trying to form.

Listen to this episode to get insights into how even seemingly trivial changes can add when you make the commitment.

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Part 2: Dr. Huberman on the Function of the Brain and how we can improve our mental performance. Oct 09, 2018

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In Part two this fascinating interview, the Commander Divine talks more with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a respected neuroscientist at Stanford University.

They get into the practical application of neuroscience, and the science behind breathing, visualization and more mental work that are a very important part of the SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind programs.

Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses how neuroplasticity for adults is a trainable skill. It is a great deal more work than when we are children, but it can be done with effort and skill.

They also discuss the value of nootropics and the importance of breathing practices and visualization for adults to be able to focus and learn in the same way that children are able to.

Listen to this episode to get a very in-depth look at the function of the brain and how we can work to improve our mental performance.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman talks about the practical uses of neuroscience Oct 02, 2018

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In Part one of this fascinating interview, Dr. Andrew Huberman, a respected neuroscientist at Stanford University discusses the practical application of neuroscience, and the science behind breathing, visualization and other mental work that Mark has employed within Unbeatable Mind, the SEALs, and others.

Commander Divine and Dr. Huberman get in to how Eastern approaches often provide the practices themselves, while Western science is in the process of providing the evidence for mental practices. Insights into how your brain works and why these recommendations work, and how Dr. Huberman would like to see the language around neuroscience simplified so that the science can be used for guidance by more of the general public

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Dr. Jason Fung on fasting and ketosis Sep 25, 2018

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Jason Fung is a well-known expert on nutrition, and is also the author of several books including the best sellers "The Obesity Code" and "The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting."

He talks with the Commander today about our misguided understandings of nutrition and gives us insights into the importance of timing and fasting in general.

Learn how: There are eating "windows" where you should be eating, and times when you shouldn't be. You can either be storing fat, or burning it. Not both at the same time.

Only the brain uses ketones-all the other muscles can use fat directly Dr. Fung's approach is actually very straight-forward. What to eat. When to eat.

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Olympian Scott Hamilton on the mindset of Winning Sep 19, 2018

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Many people will know Scott Hamilton as a champion figure skater and as a commentator for international figure skating competition with NBC.

He's also an author of several books, including the most recent book "Finish First: Winning Changes Everything." He is also the founder of the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy.

Hear how Scott has continued to overcome severe health issues to become a champion skater and a uniquely positive individual.

Learn how: Scott has developed in every way that he can, especially spiritually, in order to overcome the obstacles in front of him. You only learn by losing, so while winning is obviously the goal, losing needs to be valued as well.

We each have more inside us that we've ever given ourselves permission to recognize

Listen to this episode to get acquainted with the struggles of a superb athlete with an extremely unique and positive outlook on life.

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Commander Divine explains his new Unbeatable Mind Operating System Sep 11, 2018

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After years of deep work and thought, Commander Divine has developed a model for the Unbeatable Mind Operating System. His system is derived partly from the AQAL integrative system that was developed by the philosopher Ken Wilber combined with his knowledge of Eastern philosophy.

He stresses the importance of needing to upgrade our "Operating System," to deal with the world as it currently challenges us.

Learn how: He focuses on the four circles of Core, Commitments, Competencies and Capacity We generally use our Mana or lower mind and our subject to material cravings because of that.

We need to use our Buddhi or higher mind more effectively to focus on more important things. We can develop our internal "witness," so that we can understand ourselves and utilize the OODA loop to make decisions

With hard work and training, you can make all the circles of the "Operating System," work for you.

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Doctor Shefali on Conscious Parenting Aug 29, 2018

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Doctor Shefali on Conscious Parenting Description: Doctor Shefali Tsabary, PhD is an expert on parenting, having written several books, and most recently the book "The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children."

She has spent her life learning from both Eastern and Western philosophy about the relationships between parents and children. A world - renowned clinical psychologist, TEDx Speaker and one of Oprah's featured guests.

Today, she sits down with Commander Divine to talk about the importance of parents essentially working on themselves, rather than trying to work on their children.

Learn how: We need to start recognizing that our children are just as human as we are, and we therefore have less control of them than we think we should-which is as it should be Both Western and Eastern philosophy, spirituality and psychology are needed to deal with the modern world real learning, unfortunately, often comes from great emotional pain

Listen to this episode to understand how to parent effectively by learning more about yourself.

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