The Invincible Mind With Howard Falco

Today on the podcast, Howard is honored to be joined by friend and former MLB All-Star Rich Aurilia.

Rich was originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1992 MLB draft as a shortstop. He played his first Major League game in 1995 for the San Francisco Giants and ended up playing for them for 9 years. 2001 was a career year for Rich; he collected a National League best 206 hits and a career high 37 home runs and 97 RBIs. He batted .324 that year, collected a Silver Slugger Award, and made the All-Star game. In 2002, he was nominated for the classy Roberto Clemente Award. After 9 years with the Giants, Rich played with the Seattle Mariners, the San Diego Padres, the Cincinnati Reds, and finally, landed back with the Giants to close out his career from 2007-2009. In 2010 Rich was Inducted on the coveted Giants wall of fame.

In this episode, Howard and Rich dig deep into what has given Rich an edge in his career both physically and — more importantly — mentally. Rich shares what enabled him to get to the major league level as well as what motivated him to sustain top level performance. He also shares why he had the best year in his career and why athletes need to know how to relax to perform at their best.

Key Takeaways

[:49] About today's podcast with Rich Aurilia.

[2:22] Howard welcomes Rich Aurilia to the podcast!

[3:03] Rich shares what drove him to be the best that he could be when he was younger.

[5:45] When Rich was young, did he always dream of playing Major League Baseball?

[6:49] Rich speaks about the important role your mentality plays in achieving next level performance and shares an important lesson he learned in high school.

[12:12] The double-edged sword of being hard on yourself.

[16:05] Thoughts on baseball being a team sport vs. an individual action.

[21:00] A baseball scout's negative comments and how they motivated Rich.

[23:20] A key piece of advice a veteran gave Rich on what was working against him and how Rich responded.

[30:25] Rich shares the difference in mental game prep between the rookies vs. the veteran players.

[37:35] One of the most challenging moments in Rich's career.

[46:40] Rich offers a key idea of how to mentally handle times when performace is off.

[49:05] About Howard's private coaching sessions for those serious about positively changing their life.

[49:45] Howard asks what mental lessons did Rich pick up throughout his career from other great players?

[54:50] Rich shares his thoughts and the insight he picked up from playing with mega-star Barry Bonds.

[1:02:35] What have been some of the major differences and changes in MLB now vs. when Rich played?

[1:08:00] Rich remembers the last game he played and what it's all been about for him.

[1:09:35] What advice does Rich have for younger baseball players?

[1:10:25] What does life look like for Rich right now?

Mentioned in this Episode

Rich Aurilia

Red Stitch Wine — Rich Aurilia's Business

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

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In today's episode, Howard is answering YOUR biggest questions about life, mindset, creation, performance, and results.

A few weeks ago, Howard asked listeners to present the biggest questions they have about the universe that they would like some insight on or answers to — and in this episode, he is delivering.

And joining him to help unpack these insightful questions is one of his good friends, Kaye Dixon! Kaye has an incredibly inquisitive mind, is deeply ambitious, and is a very successful online entrepreneur, she coaches women on leveling up their lifestyle and making money through social media.

In this episode, Howard answers some of the most powerful questions he has to-date on the show; Deep questions about life, our purpose in this world, following our hearts, expanding our consciousness, leveling up, overcoming all that is holding us back, and how to begin changing our lives for the better.

Tune in with a curious and open mind and be ready to reflect and contemplate.

Key Takeaways

[:49] About today's podcast.

[1:42] Howard welcomes Kaye Dixon to the podcast.

[3:04] Howard and Kaye start with their first big question: "Why was creation created?"

[8:19] Howard further elaborates on what he sees as the sole purpose of every human being.

[12:24] On a daily basis, what is a spiritual program, practice, or outline that we can all be practicing daily to help uncover our purpose and become our truest self?

[15:13] The importance of asking bigger questions to unlock the next level of your life.

[17:35] Howard answers: "How do you do what the heart wants but what the mind and body fight?"

[21:23] Where truth truly lies.

[22:37] Where to find Howard's books, I AM and Time in a Bottle, online.

[23:32] Howard shares a powerful way to overcome our negative upbringing and past, as well as our DNA/genetics.

[27:40] How do you help others see how worthy they are and help them love themselves more?

[29:20] How can you break bad habits?

[32:07] Howard expands on how to reach a higher level of consciousness and shares how unity thinking plays a role.

[39:37] Why gratitude is so important and how we can engage in it every day.

[42:35] Info about Howard's private coaching sessions for those serious about positively changing their life.

[43:23] Howard offers his advice on developing patience and virtues.

[48:44] How do we have more faith in ourselves?

[50:21] What is the key to changing our life for the better when we really desire a higher quality of life? And why do we get stuck in negative patterns that prevent us from achieving this?

[51:39] Howard answers his final question of the podcast: "What's the deal with the world today?"

[53:49] Howard thanks Kaye for joining the podcast and the listeners for sending in their questions!

Mentioned in this Episode

Kaye Dixon

I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

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Today's discussion is all about near-death experiences — otherwise known as NDEs. People who have had NDEs often gain a profound insight and an incredible understanding of life. For Howard, his own transformational experience provided him with the liberating knowing that life does not end with 'death'. This realization positively impacted his sense of awareness, his everyday mindfulness , and the way in which he views the world. Joining Howard today to take a deep-dive into the fascinating topic of near-death experiences are two experts in the field, Nancy Rynes and Jeff Janssen. Nancy is a leader in teaching the wisdom of NDE's. Through her book, "Awakenings From The Light: 12 Life Lessons From A Near Death Experience" she teaches others about her experience and how to live a more conscious, joyful, and spiritually-inspired life. Jeff Janssen, Howard's second guest is also an expert in the field. After almost suffering from what is known as the 'widowmaker heart attack' at 42 years old, Jeff sought answers to life's biggest questions. On this quest he went on to research over 2500 people around the world who all had an NDE, eventually leading him to write his book, 10 Life-Changing Lessons from Heaven. Nancy and Jeff share their Knowledge in detail; their profound realizations, lessons, and insights; as well as the not-so-scary truth of coming face-to-face with what lies beyond. "The main [realization] that hit me right away [after my near-death experience] was just [this] sense of connection and oneness to all beings — not just my family, not just my friends, and not just a material connection — but ... a deep-seated, energetic, spiritual connection to everybody." — Nancy Rynes Key Takeaways [:49] About today's podcast. [1:15] Howard shares what he learned from his own transformational experience. [2:53] About today's first guest, Nancy Rynes, and her near-death experience. [4:27] Howard welcomes Nancy to the show. [4:34] About Howard's second guest, Jeff Janssen, and his research on the topic of NDE's. [6:25] Howard welcomes Jeff to the show. [6:59] The most profound realization Nancy had from her NDE. [8:59] Nancy shares her personal story from before and after her NDE. [12:04] Nancy details the specific moment in which she experienced an out-of-body experience during her accident. [13:54] About the surgery that followed Nancy's accident and her profound ND experience. [21:12] Jeff shares the most profound realization he had from his research. [23:43] Howard reflects on his own transformational experience. [24:21] How Jeff's near heart attack caused him to be a voracious seeker of what lies beyond, interviewing others with NDEs around the world. He also highlights some of the common threads amongst those that have ND experiences. [26:53] General NDE characteristics and how they transcend culture. [28:28] Nancy shares which of these NDE characteristics she has experienced. [30:26] Where to get a hold of Howard's books, I AM and Time in a Bottle. [31:21] Why it is important to learn about the wisdom from NDEs even if you haven't experienced one yourself. [32:21] What was Nancy's experience like after waking up from her surgery, having experienced an NDE? [36:10] Jeff speaks about the importance of being exposed to NDE stories and what you can gain from them. [38:13] How researching NDEs has made Jeff a 'better person' and changed his life. [40:07] What should be the genesis of change. [41:08] Nancy speaks about her 'life review' experience within her NDE. [44:25] How does studying NDEs impact what Jeff does as a culture and championship coach? And what was his upbringing and outlook on the world prior to diving into the world of NDEs? [49:27] Howard speaks about the direct connection between anything you're trying to create in the world and an expanded awareness. [49:43] Would Nancy agree with that sentiment that the more you can understand yourself, the more you can understand the world? [52:30] As a scientist, was Nancy curious about these questions before going through an NDE? [54:01] Nancy shares the final profound lessons she learned during her NDE. [55:29] What perfection truly is. [56:06] About Howard's private coaching sessions for those serious about positively changing their life. [56:54] Howard highlights a few different philosophies on life and death in different cultures and religions. [59:04] Do Nancy and Jeff align with any particular culture, religion, or philosophy when it comes to life and death? If so, which? And why? [1:03:03] Jeff speaks about his book, 10 Life-Changing Lessons from Heaven, and what he offers through it. [1:06:16] Nancy shares some insight from her NDE that could provide comfort to those who have had a loved one pass. [1:13:35] Howard shares a personal story about a powerful medium experience after his awakening. [1:19:47] Jeff highlights an important lesson learned from NDErs: trust completely. [1:21:21] Nancy speaks about the contents of her book, Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience. [1:23:22] Jeff shares what he loves about Nancy's book. [1:24:13] Where to find Jeff online and where to find his book. [1:24:30] Where to reach Nancy online and where to read her book. [1:24:50] Howard thanks Nancy and Jeff for joining the podcast and sharing the insights and wisdom around NDEs.

Mentioned in this Episode

Nancy Rynes

Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience, by Nancy Rynes

10 Life-Changing Lessons from Heaven, by Jeff Janssen

Life Lessons from Heaven (Jeff Janssen's Website)

International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS)

Soul Peeps Discussion Groups (Life Lessons from Heaven)

Life After Life: The Bestselling Original Investigation That Revealed "Near-Death Experiences," by Raymond Moody

I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

Dr. Kenneth Ring's Near-Death Experience Research

The Official Website of Dr. Ken Ring

"I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion." — Billie Jean King

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

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To find more episodes or learn more, visit: HowardFalco.com, TotalMindSports.com, and Howard's Foundation for the work can be found here - 8Wisdom.org

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Today's podcast is about discovery and insights on the spiritual path. In today's episode, Howard Falco is joined by yoga teacher Tierney Rae. She is also a meditation teacher and a spiritual seeker. Tierney runs a book club called the Transcend Book Club where she provides a space for spiritual seekers who are dedicated to expanding consciously and transcending their limiting beliefs. At only 24 years old, Tierney already has great insight, mindfulness, and a clarity about how she presents and offers questions and answers. Her journey of healing and spirituality is one anyone can learn from no matter their age or where they are in their own journey. She discusses her insights and thoughts around many topics in this episode from meditation and yoga to God and religion to understanding the ripple effect you create through the way you live your life. Together they touch on overcoming self-doubt, becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable, the importance of living with mindfulness and intent, the value in living through love and vulnerability, and much, much more.

Key Takeaways

[:50] About today's episode with Tierney Rae.

[1:11] How Howard and Tierney Rae first met.

[1:37] Howard welcomes Tierney to the podcast.

[2:13] Tierney shares what got her started on her spiritual path and what led her to teaching yoga.

[7:12] Tierney shares what her spiritual journey has looked like thus far.

[9:40] What her spiritual work looks like and how she applies it out in the real world.

[10:07] Next level spirituality: taking it into your world rather than using it as escapism.

[12:10] Walking meditation: how you can begin to live in the state of meditation outside of meditation and integrate your practices consistently.

[16:25] Tierney shares her upbringing and how her path began.

[18:30] Discussing the topic of religion and God.

[20:57] Howard shares where he started on his spiritual path and where religion played a role.

[24:06] Tierney's thoughts on the ripple effect you create as an individual making an impact.

[25:00] Where to get a hold of Howard's books, I AM and Time in a Bottle.

[25:55] Howard explains the 'lighthouse theory' and what we should focus on as we go through our own spiritual journey.

[27:27] Tierney reflects on the choice (and consequential ripple effect) that brought her to today's conversation.

[27:57] Overcoming self-doubt, breaking free from the confines of the negativity of our mind, and becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable.

[29:15] Tierney asks Howard: Did he experience any self-doubt when putting out his first book?

[31:18] The importance of vulnerability and sharing your art or work no matter the size of the audience.

[35:00] What Tierney's book club offers others.

[53:30] What it means to be a part of the collective consciousness.

[36:42] Tierney and Howard discuss creating and understanding your intent.

[38:00] The role the ego plays in your journey of creation and understanding your truth.

[40:58] Understanding our infinite potential and how we want to define/express who we are.

[42:32] Tierney and Howard share some advice on where we should place our focus during this difficult time in the world.

[44:32] The power of living with mindfulness and intent, and the ripple effect that follows.

[46:39] The importance of taking the time to sit with and understand our emotions.

[48:59] About Howard's private coaching sessions for those serious about positively changing their life.

[49:46] Tierney shares what she would tell her younger self.

[51:00] Howard shares wisdom with his younger self.

[53:00] Tierney shares more advice to her younger self.

[53:22] Advice to parents: your approval is everything to your children.

[53:53] Tierney speaks about her personal experience interacting with those in her generation and the genesis of her creating the Transcend Book Club.

[56:18] An important lesson: never judge anyone as it relates to the depth of their spirituality.

[58:17] Tierney's message of letting in love.

[59:24] How music has been a huge part of Tierney's life and journey.

[1:01:53] Tierney plays a few bars of a song she loves the message in.

[1:04:10] Where to join Tierney's book club.

[1:05:11] Howard thanks Tierney for joining the podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode

Transcend Book Club on Instagram

I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

Marianne Williamson

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

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To find more episodes or learn more, visit: HowardFalco.com, TotalMindSports.com, and Howard's Foundation for the work can be found here - 8Wisdom.org

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Today's podcast is all about conquering a negative mindset.

Many of us operate from a predominately negative mindset and we may not even know it! This negative energy is extremely destructive and corrosive to the mind, body, and soul. And more often than not, it will creep into what we're trying to create before we even can notice it and will beat us down to the point where we give up or lose hope.

Turning your negative mindset into a positive one is one of the best things you can do for yourself in order to access your creative power to its greatest capacity. Having a negative mindset is preventing you from living a fulfilling and powerfully creative life.

In this episode, Howard talks about how negative energy comes into your life; how it gets generated in your mind; tips on how to shift this mindset; and how to start welcoming positive energy into your mind and attitude to form what will ultimately become your actions, your thinking, your responses, and your results!

By the end of this podcast, you will know — without a shadow of a doubt — that your mindset, and the quality of the energy with which you look at yourself and the world, is going to be a huge part of your creative power and how you pace time. You will learn how to conquer a negative mindset, recode negative self-limiting beliefs, and understand the key to adopting a positive, healthy mindset.

Key Takeaways

[:49] About today's episode!

[2:11] The extremely detrimental effects of a negative mindset on our mind, body, and soul.

[4:33] How to begin shifting to a positive mindset (even when you are bombarded with negative energy).

[6:08] The first step to changing a negative mindset: understanding how it came into your life.

[10:57] Where to access Howard's books on self-empowerment and mindfulness.

[11:51] Regardless of how your negative mindset came to be, you have the power to decide, declare, and demonstrate who you choose to be.

[13:17] Your negative mindset is not true — and here's why.

[14:11] What positive mindset is and is not.

[15:32] The key to begin shifting away from a negative mindset.

[17:27] The first step to a positive mindset and a fulfilling life: vigilance.

[18:50] The world is going to assault you with a lot of negative energy. Take the time to ask yourself: "Is the input I'm receiving positive or negative?", "Do I want to be around this input?", "Is this helpful to me?", "Do I even want to get bothered by it or affected by it?"

[20:25] The importance of recognizing bad days and taking a moment to let emotions flow and allow for some R&R time.

[22:15] Life is going to test you. Here's how to not let it beat you down.

[24:43] About Howard's private coaching sessions for those serious about positively changing their life.

[25:31] The importance of operating from a positive outlook that says, 'I can and I will get there.'

[26:45] Challenges you will face as you become a more positive person (and how to overcome them).

[32:52] Remember: the closer you get to the goal, the harder life will test you.

[34:00] Reset and recharge: it's part of the process and it's okay.

[34:18] Additional pieces you can bring into your life to hold on to positive energy.

[35:54] The best way to change your world: change yourself.

[36:40] Key pieces to being in the same state as peak performers.

[38:04] Howard's final piece of advice for whenever you're feeling challenged in life.

Mentioned in this Episode

I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

The Last Dance (TV Mini-Series, 2020)

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

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To find more episodes or learn more, visit: HowardFalco.com, TotalMindSports.com, and Howard's Foundation for the work can be found here - 8Wisdom.org

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This week you are in for a real treat! Howard Falco is welcoming on his first guest of the show, former Major League Baseball all-star pitcher, Russ Ortiz!

In 1998, Russ Ortiz made his debut for the Giants as a reliever and became one of the National League's premier starting pitchers just a year later. In 2010, 12 years later, Russ retired at the highest level in the game. Some of the key highlights from his career include being the starting pitcher for a total of 241 games, achieving 108 career wins, and striking out over 1000 batters. And perhaps one of the most impressive statistics in his career was that in over 1480 innings of work on the mound, he only committed 4 fielding errors! Any aspiring pitcher would be thrilled if you told them this would be their career.

Nowadays, Russ is focusing his attention on his other passions; family, his golfing apparel company (2GG Apparel), and giving back to charities.

In this episode, Howard and Russ take a deep dive into Russ' career and explore the specifics of what made him so successful in what he did. Russ shares the key mindset pieces he learned from a young age that propelled his career forward, the key tipping factors that got him to a place where he could compete professionally (beyond raw talent), and the key lessons he learned in regards to taking your game to the next level. Russ also explains the mental edge that separated him from his opponents, top-level performance strategies, and some of the most important lessons he learned late in his career that had the biggest impact on his game.

Don't miss this week's conversation to get a peek inside the mind of a former Major League Baseball all-star pitcher!

Key Takeaways

[:49] About today's episode with Russ Ortiz!

[3:35] Howard welcomes Russ to the podcast.

[3:59] What drove Russ' competitive spirit? Did he always have this same dream, even from a young age?

[7:51] Russ shares a key realization in his baseball journey early on: a calm, clear mindset leads to fewer mistakes and that you should work from an offensive, strategic place; not a reactionary, emotional place.

[10:50] Russ speaks about his journey from playing in high school to being picked up by Oklahoma as well as some of the key lessons he learned.

[12:50] Russ reflects on his college team where they won a college world series in his junior year.

[13:54] Key players in Russ' journey and success.

[14:20] Russ shares when he made the switch between throwing and pitching and how he came to understand the 'next level' of the game.

[16:16] The importance of mindset and mental strength.

[16:49] Important lessons Russ learned in crafting a successful career and becoming a star pitcher.

[23:22] Why you need more than talent on the field to be successful; you need that mental edge.

[27:37] The fine line of the ego in sports and doing what is best for the team rather than what's best for you.

[31:58] Key mindset pieces in playing a team sport at a high level.

[33:04] Where to find Howard's books, I AM and Time in a Bottle, online.

[33:59] After Russ got drafted out of Oklahoma, what did that first game feel like? And how did he prepare mentally to take his game to the next level?

[40:18] Did Russ ever have any doubts about facing anybody or find himself intimidated by a particular hitter?

[43:24] The importance of respecting your opponent.

[45:04] Did Russ feel any extra pressure after becoming the ace for the Giants? What did he learn in that first year?

[49:19] The needed work, love, respect, and passion that is crucial to maintaining your success as an athlete.

[54:19] Key takeaways for top-level performance: having a macro view, being continually curious, and embracing vulnerability.

[55:45] Did Russ always believe in himself? How did he get to this place?

[1:01:48] About Howard's online private coaching sessions.

[1:02:35] Russ shares what it was like to pitch in the world series.

[1:06:05] Russ elaborates on a belief of his about how your faith in succeeding has to be greater than your fear of not executing.

[1:12:15] Russ shares an important lesson he learned late into his career: whoever adjusts fastest wins.

[1:15:55] Key aspects of competing at the highest level.

[1:16:13] Key highlights from Russ' career

[1:17:37] Russ' shares his best pieces of advice for young athletes.

[1:23:05] What life looks like for Russ, now 10-years retired!

[1:25:26] Does Russ still watch the game?

[1:26:03] Howard thanks Russ for sharing his incredible insight on today's podcast!

Mentioned in this Episode

Russ Ortiz's Twitter: @OURuss

Russ Ortiz's LinkedIn

2GG Apparel

I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

Stay Connected!

To find more episodes or learn more, visit: HowardFalco.com, TotalMindSports.com, and Howard's Foundation for the work can be found here - 8Wisdom.org

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Welcome back to The Invincible Mind; the podcast offering you the deepest and most powerful wisdom on life — as well as the actionable strategies you need in order to apply this wisdom from the inside-out.

Your host is Howard Falco, an author, and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness.

In this second episode, Howard is exploring the topic of the ego. A lot of us know what the ego is, but very few of us know how to control it — let alone master it. Many of us have been taught that the ego is something to resist or fight — but in today's conversation, Howard is offering a completely different insight around how the ego operates and why it is not something we have to resist or pretend we don't have, but instead, something to understand.

Howard highlights the ways in which the ego can intercept us achieving greatness, the keys to consciously controlling your ego, what the ego is really about, and the first steps we can begin to take in order to understand it (and, in turn, achieve mastery over it). He also shares why the ego can often be destructive and the important pieces to keep in mind when you are going through this process of change.

"You are your ego's master; it is not the master over you." — Howard Falco

Key Takeaways

[:49] About today's episode.

[2:04] What is the ego?

[3:40] What is the purpose of the ego?

[4:55] My definition of the ego; the role it plays and how it works for us.

[7:15] A passage from I AM that further clarifies the role the ego plays.

[8:43] How our ego drives our actions.

[10:14] Why those with big egos can be exhausting to be around.

[11:15] What your ego is really operating out of (and responding to) and how to get to the core of it to truly be a master of it.

[13:50] Why can the ego be so destructive sometimes?

[15:19] How and why your ego keeps you in your comfort zone — and how we can push past that.

[18:58] What happens when you become comfortable with the uncomfortable and step into this version of yourself that

[19:16] Where to get a hold of Howard's books, I AM and Time in a Bottle.

[20:10] The first step to ego mastery.

[22:24] How to weather the storm of the ego when you're working to change yourself.

[24:49] The subtle trickery of the ego and how it weaponizes itself.

[26:40] The second step to ego mastery: developing a strong intuition to bypass the thinking mind.

[28:50] The third step to ego mastery: patience and the ability to slow down at times.

[31:19] Remember: these actions will feel uncomfortable but that's part of the process.

[34:35] Howard highlights some movies that are allegories for the ego.

[36:00] The idea behind gaining self-mastery over your ego.

[36:56] Remember: you are the master over your ego.

Mentioned in this Episode

I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

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Welcome to The Invincible Mind, the podcast offering you the deepest and most powerful wisdom on life, along with actionable strategies to help you apply this wisdom from the inside out.

Your host is Howard Falco, an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes, as well as to individuals seeking next-level performance and results. Over the years, Howard has worked with thousands of people and discovered the keys to unlocking a person's true potential.

The mission of The Invincible Mind is to offer you the insight, understanding, and awareness to empower yourself; to navigate any situation, overcome any obstacle, and achieve your goals, dreams, and desires.

In this first episode, Howard explores the theme of waking up to your true power. How can you use each day as an opportunity to become more mindful? What needs to be in place to begin this journey? What does the process of awakening to your true power actually look like? And how can you open yourself up to lasting change?

Howard answers all of these questions and more in the premiere episode of The Invincible Mind.

"If you knew how powerful you really are you would never stop smiling." — Howard Falco

Key Takeaways

[:50] Howard welcomes listeners to the first episode of THE GURU, introduces himself, and shares the true mission of the podcast.

[6:12] The topic of today's first episode: waking up to your true power and how to get there.

[8:04] Howard provides some background on himself and shares why he is so passionate about sharing his insights.

[10:28] Why knowing yourself gives you a window into every person's soul.

[10:58] What the process of waking up to your true power looks like.

[11:26] Important attributes of those who live fulfilled lives.

[11:56] What understanding your power entails.

[12:55] A message from life to you on how much you truly matter and the power of choice.

[15:26] The pieces you need to begin to put into place in order to get started on your journey of achieving greatness.

[20:41] How to set clear intentions and shed the self-limiting beliefs holding you back.

[22:18] What to expect after waking up to your true power.

[24:07] What this journey will look like and ask from you.

[26:42] Howard highlights one last important piece of the puzzle: be willing to see more of the beauty and the perfection of who you are.

[28:35] Howard closes out the podcast with a powerful quote.

Mentioned in this Episode

I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

About Your Host | Howard Falco

Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, and Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.

Stay Connected!

To find more episodes or learn more, visit: HowardFalco.com, TotalMindSports.com, and Howard's Foundation for the work can be found here- 8Wisdom.org Connect with Howard on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram