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Modern WisdomNov 26, 2020

#250 - Marcus Smith - Build An Unbreakable Mindset

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#250 - Marcus Smith - Build An Unbreakable Mindset mentions The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley, 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days by Dean Karnazes, and Waking Up by Sam Harris with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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there's a lot of learnings in that but there's a lot of stuff that you can implement on a daily basis

I read dean karnas's book 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days in I think it was may or june time and then I made the decision that in line with my f…

Waking Up
Sam Harris

she just looked straight at me and she said it happened literally heartbroken the one time come on she she just sat there mate nothing and she said i…

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Marcus Smith is an ultra endurance athlete and gym owner. From breaking his body in a cycling accident to running 30 marathons in 30 days, Marcus embodies an Ultra Mindset, the man is an animal. Expect to learn the framework Marcus uses to overcome any obstacle, how it feels to hit a wall at 54km/h, what it's like to run for 24 hours straight, why your parents were right to tell you to relax, how to maintain motivation when life gets hard and much more...
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The Art of Resilience
Ross Edgley

The host mentions 'The Art of Resilience' to emphasize the importance of practical implementation of knowledge gained…

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50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days
Dean Karnazes

The host mentioned Dean Karnazes' book as a source of inspiration during a challenging time in his life after a serio…

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Waking Up
Sam Harris

The host discusses a personal experience of overcoming a traumatic event and reflects on the importance of acceptance…

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  • The conversation centers on mental resilience and acceptance.
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  • Referenced books include The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley and 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days by Dean Karnazes.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals seeking to improve their mental resilience and practical application of knowledge and Individuals facing personal challenges or looking for motivation in endurance sports..

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Individuals seeking to improve their mental resilience and practical application of knowledgeIndividuals facing personal challenges or looking for motivation in endurance sports.Individuals seeking personal growth and resilience

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The Art of Resilience cover
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their mental resilience and practical application of knowledgeOften cited around mental resilience training

The speaker mentions reading 'The Art of Resilience' by Ross Edgley, highlighting its learnings and practical implementations for daily life.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their mental resilience and practical application of knowledge
Key quote: there's a lot of learnings in that but there's a lot of stuff that you can implement on a daily basis
The host mentions 'The Art of Resilience' to emphasize the importance of practical implementation of knowledge gained from books and podcasts. They highlight that true growth comes from actively training and applying what one learns, rather than just consuming information.
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50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days cover
Best for Individuals facing personal challenges or looking for motivation in endurance sports.Often cited around overcoming setbacks through running

The speaker refers to reading Dean Karnazes's book '50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days' as part of his motivation and recovery after an accident.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals facing personal challenges or looking for motivation in endurance sports.
Key quote: I read dean karnas's book 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days in I think it was may or june time and then I made the decision that in line with my fitness challenge of 2018 which is a 30 day fitness challenge here in dubai I'd run 30 marathons in 30 days.
The host mentioned Dean Karnazes' book as a source of inspiration during a challenging time in his life after a serious accident. He connected the book's themes of endurance and resilience to his own decision to run 30 marathons in 30 days as a way to recover and prove his strength.
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Waking Up
Sam Harris
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and resilienceOften cited around mental resilience and acceptance

Sam Harris has this beautiful quote where he says that what most of life is, is giving our minds a reason to be here in the present moment.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and resilience
Key quote: she just looked straight at me and she said it happened literally heartbroken the one time come on she she just sat there mate nothing and she said it happened
The host discusses a personal experience of overcoming a traumatic event and reflects on the importance of acceptance in the healing process. This leads to a mention of 'Waking Up' by Sam Harris, which explores similar themes of mindfulness and mental clarity.
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The Art of Resilience
Modern Wisdom · 11:14
there's a lot of learnings in that but there's a lot of stuff that you can implement on a daily basis
50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days
Modern Wisdom · 14:24
I read dean karnas's book 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days in I think it was may or june time and then I made the decision that in line with my f…
Waking Up
Modern Wisdom · 51:17
she just looked straight at me and she said it happened literally heartbroken the one time come on she she just sat there mate nothing and she said i…
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The Art of Resilience cover
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The Art of Resilience
Ross Edgley

The host mentions 'The Art of Resilience' to emphasize the importance of practical implementation of knowledge gained from books and podcasts. They…

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50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days cover
Mentioned at 14:24
50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days
Dean Karnazes

The host mentioned Dean Karnazes' book as a source of inspiration during a challenging time in his life after a serious accident. He connected the…

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Waking Up cover
Mentioned at 51:17
Waking Up
Sam Harris

The host discusses a personal experience of overcoming a traumatic event and reflects on the importance of acceptance in the healing process. This…

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