Forge Unbreakable Mental Resilience with Dr. Brandon Orr

The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

In this captivating episode, cognitive specialist Dr. Brandon Orr and Spartan founder Joe De Sena dive deep into the neuroscience behind unlocking your brain's full potential. Discover proven strategies to build unbreakable mental resilience, conquer self-doubt and anxiety, and develop the grit and determination of elite performers. Learn how to silence your inner critic and unleash your true capabilities. This is a must-listen for anyone striving to optimize their cognitive function and reach new heights of success. Highlights:

00:00 Intro 00:56 What is a cognitive performance specialist? 03:12 The stigma around mental health 04:36 Acknowledge failure, identify constraints, and reengage 08:12 Anxiety triggering a sympathetic response 13:14 Identifying constraints limiting performance and adapting 15:20 Recognizing the signs of warning to stay in the game safely 18:43 Can words cause damage? 20:25 Challenges of comparing trauma 25:24 How to level up your game? 27:57 Overcome anxiety by reframing thoughts