The Hard Choice with Brad Draper

In this episode, Brad discusses how to elicit change in your life by focusing on running towards pleasure instead of away from pain. He emphasizes the importance of being in a resourceful state, such as gratitude, love, joy, and physical movement, to overcome unresourceful states like anxiety and depression. Brad challenges you to take a 10-day mental fast, focusing solely on resourceful states and positivity, to eliminate negativity from your life and maintain higher levels of consciousness. He also encourages you to trust yourself and give the gift of love and compassion to yourself and those around you.

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In this episode, Brad discusses the importance of communication and how the meanings of words have evolved over time. He highlights the fact that 55% of communication is nonverbal and emphasizes the importance of body language, tone, and inflection. Brad also encourages you to consider your own communication skills and how you can improve your interactions with others. He suggests that being honest, open, and affectionate can have a significant impact on the quality of your relationships.

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In this episode, Brad discusses the concept of gyroscopes and how they relate to setting and achieving goals. He explains that gyroscopes are mechanisms that hold a true direction regardless of external movements, but they require constant monitoring and adjustments to stay on track. Brad shares a story of an elite military man who set a goal to power walk on a treadmill for as long as he could, and how his performance improved when he was given a timer to track his progress. Brad emphasizes the importance of regularly checking in on goals and setting specific, measurable targets for success. He also challenges the common practice of setting vague New Year's resolutions and encourages listeners to adopt a more proactive and intentional approach to goal-setting. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, Brad inspires listeners to be mindful of their goals and actively track their progress for meaningful and lasting results.

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In this episode, Brad discusses whether you are doing the same thing over and over again without any progress or you are taking the necessary steps to adapt, move forward, and achieve your goals.

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In this episode, Brad discusses evaluating and questioning your preferences in order to better understand what you really like so you have a better idea of who you really are.

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In this episode, Brad discusses the unique gift that you possess and how you need to continue to develop your ability through daily practice and a relentless pursuit of perfection.

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In this episode, Brad discusses his former lacrosse coach, Coach Nick, how he coached and demanded perfection from his players, and how you should be a mentor and a light to others in the same way he was.

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In this episode, Brad discusses how your individual value is similar to that of salt in that it is tied to your influence and can have a significant impact even in small doses.

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In this episode, Brad discusses practicing discipline every day so that you can increase your awareness and attention to detail along your path of personal growth and transcendence.

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In this episode, Brad discusses the difficulty of doing something new and how it takes time and doing the dirty reps in order to turn weaknesses into strengths.

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