Tough Talks: Conversations on Mental Toughness

17/08/2025

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"Be savvy." from Episode 106 "Startup Entrepreneurs are CRAZY! with Greg Head"

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17/08/2025

As humans we are designed for growth. Every bit of effort you invest in developing yourself has profound, and almost always invisible, effects on MANY other people. That is, at minimum, part of your contribution to global transformation. I can clearly assume you are on this list because you are committed to your own growth. And that makes the world a better place for ME, so THANK YOU!

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Every morning, thousands of people around the world receive my favorite creation, The Daily Dose: Mental Toughness Tips in 30 Seconds or Less. It's a simple email that arrives at about 6am wherever you are in the world. The idea is to start each day with a Dose of Mental Toughness to get your head right first thing, because as Lao Tzu said "If you get your mind right, the rest of your life will fall into place."

Every week I get a handful of emails from folks responding back, telling me how that particular Dose was just what they needed that day. The signup link is in the comments.

Create Miracles!

-Chris

17/08/2025

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"The biggest implications of AI" from Episode 093 "The New Irrelevance of Intelligence with Dr. Alan D. Thompson"

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Watch the full episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-the-new-irrelevance-of-intelligence-with-dr-alan-d-thompson/

16/08/2025

Thank you L. E. Hock for this awesome review of The Book of Mental Toughness Mantras:

More Than Mantras

If you’ve ever practiced anything in an effort to improve, you know that mantras help to train your mind the way practice improves other skills. Chris Dorris is a master at mental toughness, and this “little” book of his favorite mantras is a gigantic gift to anyone who wants to improve. Pick your favorite and change your life!

16/08/2025

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"Activated" from Episode 086 "How To Become A NeuroNinja with Doc Ali"

16/08/2025

I call him my EnterTrainer because when I work out with him, I (almost) always forget that he’s my trainer because I’m laughing too hard. Or reflecting too deeply upon what we’re discussing – spirituality, consciousness, Epigenetics, research on wellness and human peak performance, and, naturally SPORTS!

https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-billy-woodmansee-the-entertrainer/

16/08/2025

Just saw a post from one of my good buddies, the amazing author and speaker and coach, and A-Fest host/MC, Jason Goldberg. (Look him up and follow his stuff!) He was talking about "beginner's luck." Which is a fascinating thing, isn't it? He goes on to say that such "luck" is always available if you have what's called "beginner's mind." Shoshin (初心) is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning "beginner's mind." It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner would. I took a friend golfing for her first time ever several years ago. Her ball went into a greenside sand bunker. I briefly instructed her on how to hit the shot by aggressively digging the club into the sand an inch behind the ball with a full swing and follow through. She hit the ball to two feet! Because she hadn't learned yet how "hard" it is to do that.

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Every morning, thousands of people around the world receive my favorite creation, The Daily Dose: Mental Toughness Tips in 30 Seconds or Less. It's a simple email that arrives at about 6am wherever you are in the world. The idea is to start each day with a Dose of Mental Toughness to get your head right first thing, because as Lao Tzu said "If you get your mind right, the rest of your life will fall into place."

Every week I get a handful of emails from folks responding back, telling me how that particular Dose was just what they needed that day. The signup link is in the comments.

Create Miracles!

-Chris

16/08/2025

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"AI is dangerous?" from Episode 093 "The New Irrelevance of Intelligence with Dr. Alan D. Thompson"

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Watch the full episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-the-new-irrelevance-of-intelligence-with-dr-alan-d-thompson/

16/08/2025

First off, Brian Tracy is a titan in personal development, and his insights on mental toughness are pure gold. He's written 94 books on success, leadership, personal development and goals. 94! And he's working on 6 more to get to a nice round 100!

We discuss the art of transforming rejection into resilience—an absolute game-changer for anyone in sales. Brian shares his legendary "Psychology of Selling," a seminar that has literally created millionaires worldwide. It's all about harnessing mental fortitude to turn setbacks into setups for success.

Brian's relentless pursuit of excellence is infectious. At 81, he's still reading three hours a day, constantly evolving and sharpening his skills. We explore his journey from seminar attendee to a global influencer, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement.

One of the standout moments is Brian's take on "Eat That Frog," a concept inspired by Mark Twain, and the title of one of his best-selling books. It's about tackling the toughest tasks first to set the tone for a productive day. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable strategies, empowering you to respond to life's challenges with mastery and enthusiasm.

Brian's passion for helping others succeed shines through, and his wisdom is a blueprint for anyone serious about leveling up their game.

At the very end, he actually beat me to the punch on what would have been my final question of the interview. I was about to ask him, "If you could only give ONE piece of advice to people on how to realize their dreams, what would it be?" And his answer (before I even got to ask it) has become a part of my morning routine now. You'll love it!

First off, Brian Tracy is a titan in personal development, and his insights on mental toughness are pure gold. He’s written 94 books on success, leadership, personal development and goals. 94! And he’s working on 6 more to get to a nice round 100!

15/08/2025

There is great intelligence in fun. I like to say that fun is one of the most responsible things you can ever do. I also ridicule the phrase, "There's a time for work and a time for play." I think that is absurdly stupid. Because if you look at any human peak performance research, you will NEVER find an instance of someone in the zone who described the experience as effortful. Isn't that fascinating?! Instead people always describe their peak performances as the opposite - effortless. And fun. So, do not go to "work" today. Go to "fun" today. Even if at work.

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Every morning, thousands of people around the world receive my favorite creation, The Daily Dose: Mental Toughness Tips in 30 Seconds or Less. It's a simple email that arrives at about 6am wherever you are in the world. The idea is to start each day with a Dose of Mental Toughness to get your head right first thing, because as Lao Tzu said "If you get your mind right, the rest of your life will fall into place."

Every week I get a handful of emails from folks responding back, telling me how that particular Dose was just what they needed that day. The signup link is in the comments.

Create Miracles!

-Chris

15/08/2025

🚨⚡📽️ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📽️ ⚡🚨

"Definition of AI: Artificial Intelligence" from Episode 093 "The New Irrelevance of Intelligence with Dr. Alan D. Thompson"

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Watch the full episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-the-new-irrelevance-of-intelligence-with-dr-alan-d-thompson/

14/08/2025

Thank you Meredith for this amazing review of The Book of Mental Toughness Mantras:

Mantras that will inspire you to action

This is one of the most valuable books you could ever invest in.

I don’t say that lightly. I’ve read 100s of self-help types of books over the years.

I’ve followed Chris Dorris for 3+ years through his Tough Talks Podcast and Daily Dose email messages. He’s committed to helping people experience less suffering (of their own making) and more joy (also of their own making). In this book, he shares 52 mantras or life lessons that have profoundly impacted my thinking and my actions.

There are so many examples. A favorite is the mantra, “I Relinquish the Need to Defend.” This is about experiencing the need to defend ourselves emotionally when another person speaks words that we take offense to. What Chris advises: “Instead of taking those words as offensive, you see through the emotion, perfectly peacefully, with curiosity…You are capable of experiencing reality AS IT IS.”

Others, you can gather from the titles, address common situations we all go through and remind us that we have choices: “Ain’t Bad, Just Is” and “Nervous Can’t Exist in Service” and “I have/GET TO.”

This is a book I’ll be re-reading multiple times because there are so many nuggets packed in here that I simply can’t absorb them all at once. Plus, I’ll be in a different place myself as a result of making changes based on the prior reading.

If you’d like to upgrade your thinking and actions, get this book. When you study and apply the mantras, I bet you’ll see positive changes in your life.