Chris Dorris explains how to harness mental toughness to completely shift your state of mind, regardless of external circumstances. He shares practical techniques to move past anxiety, redefine failure, and build a mindset that thrives on challenges rather than avoiding them. Through simple but powerful daily practices, Chris focuses on the importance of taking control of your inner world and how contagious your vibes are. He brings a lot of strategies to the table and insights that will leave you questioning your current habits and eager to elevate your mindset.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Eternal Optimist Podcast
• 00:00:19 - Meet Chris Dorris: Why Every Day Can Be “The Best Damn Day of My Life”
• 00:01:00 - Crafting Your Own Emotional State: The Morning Ritual
• 00:02:59 - The Science of Vibes: How Your Energy Influences the World
• 00:05:04 - Mastering Emotional States: A Practical Exercise for Every Day
• 00:09:55 - Leaning Into Emotional Pain: Transforming the Uncomfortable
• 00:13:44 - Living in a State of Perpetual Self-Inquiry
• 00:23:35 - The Power of Positive Recollection: Shifting Focus to Success
• 00:26:40 - Enthusiasm and Genius: The Key to Unlocking Creative Flow
• 00:27:08 - Unlearning What Holds You Back: Rewriting Mental Conditioning
• 00:27:57 - No Such Thing as Failure: Redefining Results and Growth
• 00:28:54 - Turning Complaints into Gratitude: A Daily Practice
• 00:31:27 - The Path to Mental Toughness: Why Practice Matters
• 00:32:18 - Meditation and Self-Inquiry: Tools for Mastery
• 00:34:10 - Applying Mental Training in Real Life
• 00:37:25 - The Secret of Daily Practice: Consistency is Key
• 00:38:07 - Chris’s Personal Journey of Growth and Mental Toughness
• 00:40:57 - Where to Connect with Chris Dorris
• 00:45:44 - Lightning Round and Final Reflections

Links and Resources:

• Chris Dorris
• Chris on LinkedIn
• Follow Chris on Facebook
• Tough Talks Podcast
• Chris on YouTube

Book Recommendations:

• The Mustard Seed by Osho
• The Go-Giver by Bob Burg 
• Loving What Is by Byron Katie
• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

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