Todd and Chad discuss an excellent mental health concept inspired by donuts.

How does a simple Dr. Seuss story teach us about mental fitness? You don't want to miss this episode where Chad and Todd dive deep into the idea of comparison.

References to Shakespeare and Dr. Seuss might lead you to believe this is a literary podcast, but really they are just a couple of guys talking about the stress of comparing ourselves to others, to our younger selves, and to some ideal that may not be very realistic.

Be challenged to think about your thinking about how you view yourself and others - an excellent exercise of mental fitness.

In the personal growth and development world, it's commonly stated to "do hard things" as a battle cry.

Life is already hard enough, so why would the advice be to choose to do hard things?

Our natural wiring is for survival which means we are programmed to do the bare minimum to get by, saving our energy for some future catastrophe that will require everything we have.

Todd and Chad offer some ideas on the necessity of choosing hard things that should inspire you.

Chad and Todd waste no time diving into philosophical topics of truth, consequences, and the challenge of exercising patience. We acknowledge that we aren't saying anything new, but there is great value in being reminded of ideas that matter. And such reminders are the power of our conversations as they encourage us to improve. It's a weekly mental tune-up for us. We hope it does the same for you.

We begin the conversation by discussing the challenges of healthy living when life and job circumstances make it especially difficult. The reality is that we must change our thinking before we choose to change our habits.

Watch Chad and Todd talk about the mindset shift from frustration to curiosity when dealing with people and their problems. Such a change in our thinking can help us offer grace and patience with others who may rub us wrong and allow us to be a source of encouragement or help. Be challenged with us to recognize that everyone has pain in their life, and maybe they need grace, our prayers, or a hug. We'd appreciate the same treatment from others as we deal with our pain, right?

I've learned some hard lessons about the obsession with selfish pursuits, such as training for events like the triathlon. Watch me share these lessons and how I've fundamentally changed how I approach my physical health today.