Harder Not Smarter Podcast

#0028 - Mark Divine - Life Gets Very Simple

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Summary

Mark Devine, founder of the SealFit program, joins the podcast to discuss his background and the integration of yoga and mindset training into the SEALs. The conversation covers topics such as the history of the SealFit program, the benefits of yoga and meditation for SEALs, the importance of teamwork and mindset, and the challenges faced during BUD/S training. Mark Divine shares his journey of discovering martial arts and Zen, and how it led him to develop a holistic approach to personal development. He emphasizes the importance of integrating physical, mental, emotional, intuitive, and spiritual development in order to live a fulfilling life. Mark discusses the role of meditation, visualization, breath control, and positive self-talk in this process. He also highlights the need to align with one's purpose and overcome obstacles to personal growth. Mark's upcoming book, Uncommon, provides a comprehensive guide to this whole mind development. In this final part of the conversation, the guys discuss the dangers of spiritual bypassing and the importance of finding stillness and simplicity in life. They share stories of individuals who have become obsessed with spiritual experiences and the egoic need for power. Mark emphasizes the need to cultivate a practice of mindfulness and self-reflection, both in the morning and evening, to develop awareness and eradicate negative patterns. They also discuss the importance of prioritizing what truly matters and finding freedom in entrepreneurship.

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https://readuncommon.com/preorder-1

https://markdivine.com/

https://sealfit.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:29 SealFit: Integrating Yoga and Mindset Training

09:20 Box Breathing and Mindfulness in the Military

11:20 The Importance of Teamwork and Mindset in BUD/S Training

17:52 Taking Care of Your Team for Success

23:12 Mark Devine's Background and Fitness Regimen

26:28 The Journey of Martial Arts and Zen

36:09 Aligning with Purpose and Overcoming Obstacles

39:43 The Importance of Integrating Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intuitive, and Spiritual Development

48:24 Practices for Developing a Whole Mind

53:33 Developing a Witnessing Capacity and Standing Apart from Thoughts and Emotions

56:03 Curating the Quality of Thoughts and Putting Positive Energy into the World

01:02:47 The Dangers of Spiritual Bypassing

01:05:11 Finding Stillness and Simplicity in Life

01:07:11 The Importance of Mindfulness and Self-Reflection

01:12:29 Prioritizing What Truly Matters

01:19:59 Building a Business for Freedom

01:25:19 Incorporating Mindfulness into Everyday Activities