The Giant Fundamentals: Men's Mental Health & Wellness

In life there are only a few things that are certain and facing some sort of adversity is definitely on that list. However, many fail to realize that adversity is normally something that starts from within; within your mind, family, your circle then the world. In this episode Jono talks about how to mentally and emotionally prepare for adversity. 

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For every athlete and performer there will come a time when you can no longer do the thing you love; the thing you felt as if you were born to do. This could leave an athlete lost, hopeless, anxious and feeling insecure. So what do you do when you get to this point? I would say the more important thing is preparing for this moment long before in comes. In this episode Jono talks about the things that can be done when you can no longer play the game you love.

A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition

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I think its safe to say everyone has unresolved issues right? Everyone has blindspots; things that they cannot see that may be holding them back. Holding them back from a better career, a better relationship and so much more. In this episode Jono discusses how our unresolved issues can straight sabotage our careers even before it starts and how we can avoid that.

A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition

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When we see high level performers its like they have some sort of magic. It seems like what they are doing the common person cannot. But that is completely far from the truth. Most high quality performers have mastered one thing that most people do not apply in their lives and in this episode Jono talks about it. If you make this slight shift in your life you will see not only your performance increase but your overall quality of life as well.

A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition

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Everyone wants to be a winner right? I dont think anyone wakes up saying to themselves, "man, I want to be a loser... Yup, thats what I'll do, be the biggest loser ever." That sounds so ridiculous. However, though every has a desire to win it seem as if most people do not win, or if they do win its not frequently, its spotty; here and there. So the question is how do I become a winner? How can I win like the greats of our time have won; Tom Brady, LeBron James and etc. Well for one, it all starts in the mind. Winning starts from within before it is exposed to the world. And in this episode Jono discusses the critical elements to training your brain to win that most people are not aware of (even the people who win).

A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition

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Ever see someone not live up to the level of their talents? When the rubber meets the road and its time for them to put into practice all they've been working on but they lay an egg when the lights are on... Theres a reason this happens, or should I say reasons; 2 of them. In this episode Jono breaks down the reasons why people tend to under perform.

A copy of my book "When Giants Get F.E.D. U.P. From Anger to Ambition

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In this episode Jono give a thorough breakdown on what mental toughness truly is. Its something that many people want to be but dont know how to so. Is it never quitting? Is it never sleep or eating? Is mental toughness a real thing that anyone can attain? In this episode Jono addresses all of those questions.

Pressure is a a major part of life. Matter a fact the bigger the goal the bigger the pressure is. Pressure is the reason why so many fail to the feet of life and never live the life they dream of. However, how is it that some can rise above the pressure and others cannot? In this episode Jono discusses 5 key points on how to handle pressure so that you can reach your goals triumphantly.

In this episode Jono had the privilege of sitting down with Lauren Ammon who has 17 years of swimming experience. Lauren is the CEO of Performance Reimagined where she specializes in working with student-athletes to master the mental part of the game. Her company exists to show athletes there is an outlet to be heard, seen, and supported mentally and emotionally at the same level they are physically. She talks about the challenge of seeing herself nothing but an athletic swimming competitor to having to navigate through her young adulthood to find who she truly is in the world. Lastly, one thing that Lauren strongly believes is student-athletes already have everything they need to succeed at whatever they want, it's simply a matter of removing the mental clutter that blocks them from seeing their full potential. It’s a matter of training their minds like they train their bodies.

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In sports and in life being mentally tough is always being applauded. Being able to push through adversity to get to your desired goal is the way of the champion... Or is it? What about being mentally healthy? What about dealing with those emotions that no one likes to talk about like stress, anxiety and depression? In order to deal with those emotions when they come you must be mentally healthy. However, being both mentally tough and mentally healthy are equally important and in this episode Jono talks about the importance of both.