Thomas Sterner: Embracing Mindfulness and Mastery on The One You Feed
If you want to learn how to extract the most from a situation that you interpret as struggling, you have to be in the situation: welcome to the one you feed.
Ever wondered how to stay calm and focused in the chaos of daily life? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer chats with Thomas Sterner, the founder and CEO of The Practicing Mind Institute. Known for his expertise in Present Moment Functioning, Sterner has guided high-performance individuals, from athletes to industry leaders, in mastering their minds and breaking through stress to achieve new levels of success.
Sterner dives into the principles from his latest book, 'Fully Engaged: Using the Practicing Mind in Daily Life'. He shares practical wisdom on how to become more self-aware and shift from being lost in thoughts to observing them. This subtle yet powerful change can transform how you handle stress and challenges. Throughout the conversation, Sterner emphasizes the role of meditation in building self-awareness and finding peace.
He explains that recognizing 'I am not my thoughts; I am the one who has thoughts' is key to maintaining calmness and focus. He also touches on the illusion of perfectionism and offers advice on how to anticipate and manage life's hurdles. If you're looking to enhance your mindfulness, overcome challenges, and achieve mastery in any area of life, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Tune in to learn how you can start living more fully engaged, right now.