The world of digital entrepreneurship and social media marketing is fast paced and growing more than ever. Today, on The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine is talking to digital marketing powerhouse, Logan Forsyth! At only 27 years old, Logan has grown his company, Media Scaling, to over 100 employees in just two years! 

Logan shares his journey from starting in the industry as a high school student, to the incredible position he finds himself in today. He and Mark explore the essence of leadership in the modern world, discussing how important it is to set one’s ego aside and foster an environment of open feedback. 

Whilst digging into how the media landscape has shifted, Logan touches on how making short form video content has become an invaluable tool in reaching audiences. Lastly, he tells Mark on how he believes his obsessiveness to be a superpower that fuels his pursuit of excellence is such a cutthroat industry. Logan’s insights will not only help those interested in the fascinating world of digital marketing, but will provide a sneak peek into the future of the ever-evolving digital world! 

Key Takeaways: 

• Harnessing AI For Growth: Listen to Logan explain how integrating tools like ChatGPT into business strategy can offer an edge in efficiency and innovation. 

• Earning Leadership: Learn how setting one’s ego aside, building trust through genuine personal connections, and fostering an environment of constant feedback and improvement is what makes a true leader. 

• Remote Work Dynamics: Recognize how maintaining accountability and fostering a culture in which team members are passionate about their work is essential for success. 

• Sub-Account Strategy: Discover how Logan’s fascinating strategy of creating multiple sub-accounts on various platforms for wider content distribution has been invaluable in the continued success of Media Scaling.

Logan Forsyth and his company Media Scaling have cracked the code to scaling personal & consumer brands on social media. In the last two years, Media Scaling has generated over 5 billion organic views and built 24 million+ followers/subscribers for top personal brands and consumer brands. They’ve also won multiple national and global social media awards for our work.

Media Scaling engineers viral growth and turns personal brands & consumer brands into dominant market leaders by leveraging Sub-Accounts™ at scale. They help founders, CEOs, and consumer-facing companies doing $5M–$100M+ unlock millions in new revenue, brand equity, and audience reach with a repeatable system that makes them unavoidable in their niche.

Most agencies post and pray. Logan and Media Scaling architect a system that ensures your brand grows, converts, and scales consistently. Logan and Media Scaling are not here to make content that just “looks good.” Their mission is  to build empires, and the brands they work with own the attention in their industry.

Logan’s Links: 

Website: https://mediascaling.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganforsyth/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social  

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/loganforsyth?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZf7opUqHNKuVrMI5RURWA

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On this week’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine shares his compelling and personal tale of resilience of the recent snowmobile accident that left him with serious injuries and a harrowing journey towards recovery. 

Shortly after completing his PhD in Global Leadership & Change, Mark accepted an invitation to explore Northern Quebec by way of a snowmobiling adventure. The would-be rejuvenating experience soon turned into a test of resilience and fortitude, leaving Mark with multiple fractures and a punctured lung. 

Mark shares these details not solely for the purpose of recounting a personal story, but to explore the pivotal role his extensive training and mindset played on the road to healing. He dives into the techniques he uses—-from advanced visualization to staying physically active to the extent of his recovery capacity. In addition, Mark explores alternative healing methods, like peptides and the potential use of stem cells to illustrate a holistic approach to healing.

Mark provides a fascinating look into how one’s philosophies on life can, and do provide a valuable framework to overcome even the most significant of challenges! 

Key Takeaways: 

• Opportunity From Adversity: Listen to Mark recount how this challenging experience actually deepened his mindfulness practice and strengthened his familial relationships. He reminds listeners that every setback can become an opportunity for growth. 

• Tools For Resilience: Discover the power of tools like maintaining a positive mindset and creative visualisation in getting through a crisis and improving your day-to-day life. 

• Mindful Recovery: Recognize how staying active is crucial in recovery—-but it must be done within the limits of your capabilities. 

• Exploring Alternative Healing: Explore the value of staying open to new advances in health and recovery technology, just as Mark is in trying peptides and considering stem cell therapy.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/

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This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine once again dives into the Five Mountains of Personal Development, this time introducing listeners to the profound concept of “Kokoro”-----the integration of heart and mind into one’s actions! 

All while encouraging a holistic approach to living life authentically and purposefully, Mark examines the Western tendency towards constant achievement and external validation. He proposes instead a journey that prioritizes inner peace and well-being, bringing our ambitions into a state of harmony with our core values. 

Mark shares practical insights into connecting with our life’s purpose following the three P’s: purpose, passion, and principles—-providing tools for self-reflection that help align our life’s actions with our ultimate calling!

Key Takeaways:

• Kokoro: Uniting The Heart & Mind: Understand the balance between gaining and letting go. Learn how achieving one’s highest capacity involves not only striving for accomplishment, but surrendering certain beliefs. 

• Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energies: Discover the importance of balancing the West’s action oriented mindset (masculine), with a more receptive and compassionate mindset.(Feminine). 

• The Three P’s: Learn how to align your life’s calling with your core values through purpose, passion, and principles. 

• One Day, One Lifetime Philosophy: Listen as Mark advocates for living every day as if it’s your only day in order to reduce regrets and enrich your life experience.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/

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Believe it or not, communication is about far more than just the words one speaks. This week’s guest on The Unbeatable Mind, communication expert Michael Hoeppner, argues that much like dance or martial arts, communication is a full-body act. 

As a world-recognized expert on public speaking, Michael, along with Mark, sheds light on the Navy SEALS’ powerful spirit shout “Hoo Ya”, and how it embodies the physical essence of communication. Together they explore the intricacies of vocal variety, focusing on the significance of pace, pitch, pause, power, and placement, in the delivery of dynamic speech.  Michael digs into practical exercises one can use to overcome some common pitfalls in effective communication. He details how these exercises can transform one’s communication skills to ensure that their messages will be impactful and memorable. 

Lastly, he and  Mark touch upon the art of storytelling and the use of poetic devices in crafting narratives that stick with those that listen. Whether speaking in front of the public, or catching up with an old friend, Michael invites listeners to join him on the journey towards becoming a compelling communicator. 

Key Topics Include:

• Communication as a Physical Act: Listen to Michael explain how communication is embodied physically—-it’s more than just the words you speak, more akin to yoga or dance. 

• Eliminating “Um’s”: Explore the various exercises Michael presents to eliminate what he calls “filler words”, and choose what you say with precision. 

• The “Five P’s” of Vocal Variety: Discover how the voice is much like an instrument in how it implements pace, pitch, pause, placement, and power. Mastering these “Five P’s” can radically transform how your message is received. 

• Leveraging Poetic Devices: Learn how to harness techniques from the art of storytelling in order to enhance the power of your message.

Michael Hoeppner, author of the National Best Selling Book "Don't Say Um," is the founder and CEO of GK Training, a boutique communications training company serving Fortune 100 companies, universities, and individuals around the world. Using unique kinesthetic learning methods, GK teaches specific, actionable, and repeatable skills in speaking, writing, selling, and leading to everyone from high school students to U.S. presidential candidates.

Michael’s Links: 

Website: https://michaelchadhoeppner.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchadhoeppner/    

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michaelchadhoeppner/

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On this episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine continues his journey into the world of Five Mountain Development, this time highlighting the key role intuition plays in human development. 

Drawing from his experiences in the SEAL teams, the corporate world, and his personal meditation practice, Mark explores three types of intuition: instinctual, emphatic, and insightful. Whether it’s life-saving instincts on the firing range, or heart-driven insights whilst traversing a dangerous crevasse, Mark’s experience with intuition is not only deeply personal, but has played a crucial role in his life. Thankfully, this allows Mark to provide practical techniques for one to cultivate intuition—drawn from ancient traditions and mindfulness practices. These techniques can not only enhance awareness and presence, but are essential in a world characterized by rapidly evolving technology.

Key Topics Include:

• Types of Intuition: Listen to Mark cover the three types of intuition—-instinctual (gut), emphatic (heart), and insightful (mind), and how each type offers a unique role in navigating life’s complexities. 

• Intuition in the Age of AI: Discover how skills like creativity and empathy are going to be more valuable than ever before as we prepare for an unpredictable future. 

• Pattern Recognition: Learn how our ability to recognize patterns over time can contribute to intuitive insight. 

• Engaging With Nature: Find out how connecting with nature with a quiet mind can not only help us connect deeply with our environment, but enhance intuitive capabilities as well.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/ 

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Continuing from part one of Mark Divine’s deep dive into the Emotional Mountain (a crucial but often difficult to integrate tenet of Five Mountain Development), this episode of The Unbeatable Mind finds Mark examining the profound impact emotions have on physical and mental well-being. 

From the complex interplay of emotions, mental processes, and physical states to a concept called The Default Mode Network (a key player in conditioned emotional responses), Mark leaves no stone unturned in his discussion of the most intricate of the Five Mountains. Struggling with how to identify and manage emotional patterns? Mark shares insightful strategies for how to do so—-like one he calls the ‘WIRM’ process. Additionally, he explores the psychological approaches of some of the most influential thinkers of all time, such as Freud, Jung, and Richard Schwartz. This is a deep dive that offers incredibly valuable perspectives on the ever-so-challenging process of emotional work. 

Key Topics Include:

• Embracing Courage & Transforming Fear: Learn how to identify and transform irrational fears, understand root emotions, and face challenges with a positive mindset

• The WIRM Process: Understand Mark’s method for intercepting and redirecting fear loops into positive outcomes. 

• Making Friends With Emotions: Learn the art of accepting your feelings while maintaining self-compassion and courage. 

• Somatic Practices & Emotion: Explore how somatic movement such as dance or yoga play a role in emotional healing.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership

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Welcome to another episode of The Unbeatable Mind podcast with Mark Divine. This week, we’re continuing the journey through Five Mountain Development. In this episode, the spotlight is on the Emotional Mountain, often a stumbling block for many on their personal growth journey. Mark shares his personal experiences and insights, revealing how emotional development is integral to overall well-being. From therapy to mindfulness practices, he explains the significance of understanding and overcoming deep-seated emotional patterns. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or new to personal development, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice on navigating the emotional terrain. 

Tune in as we continue on this transformative journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.

Key Topics Include:

• Emotions as Physical-Mental Integration: Mark emphasizes that emotions are felt experiences combining bodily sensations with mental interpretations. They cannot be separated from physical and mental development, requiring a holistic approach to emotional growth.

• Shadow Work & Family Systems: Through personal examples, Mark illustrates how emotional patterns from family systems often remain hidden in our "background of obviousness," requiring conscious work to recognize and transform unhealthy emotional programming from childhood.

• Multiple Emotional Expressions: Emotions manifest in various ways - physiologically (body sensations), expressively (physical responses), mentally (thought patterns), behaviorally (habitual actions), and evaluatively (intuitive feelings). Understanding these different expressions is key to emotional development.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/

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In this continuation of his discussion on the Mental Mountain, Mark Divine expands on his earlier episode about mental training within his Five Mountains framework (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intuitional, and Spiritual). He delves deeper into various meditation techniques and mental training practices, drawing from his personal experiences with Zen training and military preparation. 

Throughout the episode, Mark outlines several key mental skills, including arousal control through breathing, attention control using box-breathing techniques, and the development of mindfulness. These practices help practitioners immensely to recognize that they are not their thoughts, enabling them to break free from limiting mental patterns.

Look no further than this episode for practical guidance on how to incorporate these training techniques into your daily routine so you can succeed in mastering your mental mountain!

Key Topics Include:

• Arousal Control & Attention Control: Mark explains how nostril breathing and box breathing techniques can help us calm our bodies and minds, reactivating our parasympathetic nervous systems and enabling us to maintain focused attention.

• Mindfulness & Metacognition: We learn how mindfulness develops through attention control and concentration, leading to an awareness that separates us from our thoughts. This is the first step towards greater mental freedom.

• Visualization & Imagination: Mark shares a powerful personal story of how he used visualization to transform his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL into reality. He highlights the importance of creating positive mental imagery and practicing it regularly to achieve our goals.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/

In his second episode focusing on the Five Mountains of Development, Mark Divine builds off the foundational pillar of physical health to dive into the importance of mental training—-AKA “The Mental Mountain”. Mark outlines how conventional learning methods often fail to unlock one’s true potential—an idea he’s experienced firsthand during his journey from traditional education to discovering Zen Buddhism. Throughout his deep exploration of mental development, Mark guides listeners towards greater concentration, and the ability to perceive information beyond the confines of traditional thinking. 

Key Takeaways:

• Going Beyond Traditional Education: Listen to Mark recount his journey from traditional education to focusing on mental development. No more would he focus on cramming knowledge, but rather, enhancing his cognitive abilities.

• Power of Meditation: It’s not just about stillness—but rather breaking free from conditioned patterns and achieving what Mark calls—”mental freedom”! 

• Enhancing Creativity and Healing: Discover the advanced skills of visualization and imagination, both of which are practical tools for not only healing past traumas but unlocking creativity. 

• Achieving Mindfulness: Learn about the advanced technique of mindfulness— a profound state where you recognize you are not your thoughts, thus shifting your self-awareness and opening the potential for direct perception. 

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.

Mark’s Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/

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Timestamped Overview: 

00:00 Embodied Awareness for Holistic Health

03:31 Discovering Zen: Beyond Mental Constructs

09:15 "Expanding Self Through Mental Training"

12:41 Box Breathing for Mind Stabilization

16:21 Mindfulness: Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

17:26 Simultaneous Mind Training

20:52 "Mark Divine Show Highlights"

Can a single conversation radically transform a relationship? This week’s guest on The Unbeatable Mind, former film director and founder of experience design studio ‘The Skin Deep’, Topaz Adizes certainly thinks so. 

After years in the film industry, Topaz found himself asking the question, “how is the emotional experience of being human shifting in light of all this technology?” Embracing this question prompted him to found ‘The Skin Deep’, an experience design studio formed to help people form deeper connections with the most important people in their life. Together, Topaz and Mark  delve into the concept of deep listening and the nuances of forming deep connections through the power of well-constructed questions. 

Topaz details the transformative potential of sitting with discomfort, and discusses a topic he clearly has much familiarity with, the unique art of storytelling. The nature of human interaction runs deep and is multifaceted, but Topaz contains profound insights and asks equally profound questions—a skill that opens up infinite possibilities in which deeper connections can emerge. 

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Questions: Discover how asking well-constructed, non-binary questions without an agenda can deepen connections and foster empathy. 

• Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities: Dive into Topaz’s unique journey from the world of filmmaking to exploring the ever-evolving emotional experience in a tech-driven world. 

• Sitting With Discomfort: Hear about Topaz’s belief that it’s sitting in the discomfort of the question—-not the answer—-that holds the potential to unlock a myriad of possibilities. 

• Creating Honest Dialogues: Realize how providing a space for individuals to have intimate conversations, whether it’s in a personal or professional setting, can lead to healing, growth, and stronger bonds.

Topaz Adizes is driven by a deep curiosity in human connection. What happens when we create space to explore what is really possible between us? How can we unlock the true power and potential of deeper human connection? 

He’s come to learn how asking powerfully, well constructed questions in the right environment can provoke, challenge and shift the direction of our lives. He’s seen this magic unfold again and again over the last 10 years in his work as the founder of The Skin Deep experience design studio and as the creator of  Emmy Award winning {THE AND} documentary, video series, and card games. In today’s world of growing polarization, algorithmic silos, abundant distractions and increasing rate of change, the power of human connection has never been more essential.

Topaz’s Links: 

Website: https://www.topazadizes.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topazadizes/   

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/topazadizes/?hl=en 

The Skin Deep: https://shop.theskindeep.com/

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Timestamped Overview: 

00:00 Artist's Dilemma: Market vs. Vision

09:36 Interconnectedness and Infinite Possibilities

12:29 Safe Space for Honest Conversations

20:52 Connective Question Dynamics

22:01 Language's Impact on Connection

28:32 Adaptive Mission Thinking

34:51 "Understanding Multidimensional Self-Awareness"

40:29 "Embrace Your Calling: Warrior Path"

45:55 Turning Discomfort into Routine

53:02 Five-Act Narrative Question Framework

53:45 Prompting Deep Emotional Reflection

01:04:02 Mindful Listening for Deeper Connections

01:08:50 Fostering Universal Conversations

01:10:25 "The Skin Deep Outreach"