Mindset Archives

Every once and while, you see, hear, or read something that you just stop and can’t help but nod along with. That happened to me recently while listening to the Fieldcraft Survival podcast. Mike and Kurt put out a lot of great content, but this one definitely stuck with me.

At about 70 minutes, there is a lot of content in this episode, which focuses on psychological trauma and survival mindsets. The whole episode is definitely worth a listen. I wanted to touch on a few key points, though. Each of these is relevant to our community and the things that we do. [Read Full Article »]

If we are to truly embark on a journey of mastery in any given area of our lives, then we must dedicate ourselves to the enjoyment of that journey for the sake of taking it. It’s not about the end goal.

Those who are too goal-obsessive may become frustrated with lack of progress ignore the fundamentals in pursuit of the next high. This may work, but it will probably harm long-term gains by sacrificing a strong foundation to work from. [Read Full Article »]

I want to talk about mindset.

More specifically, I want to tear down this idea of “safe spaces” that blankets our society and stunts our emotional growth.

To be blunt, there is no such thing as a true safe space. There is always a threat, even if you’ve done what you can to mitigate that threat.

The real question is how do you comport yourself in the face of those potential threats? [Read Full Article »]