On Today's Episode: What is one of the best tools a person can have to deal with insults and anxiety that is underestimated and rarely given the respect it deserves? Hopefully you said self soothing. If you didn\u2019t, it\u2019s cool because you are in the right place. I\u2019m answering 6 questions and sharing advanced insider information to keep you from spiraling out of control, help you stay optimistic, and toughen up precisely when you most need to. So let\u2019s jump in, start small, get strong and see how hardcore you\u2019re ready to get.\nTom\u2019s 25 Point Belief System: https://impacttheory.com/blog/impact-theory-belief-system-25-bullet-points/\n\nSHOW NOTES:\nSelf Talk | Tom breaks down taking responsibility and not wallowing in defeat [3:19]\nPain of Failing | How just enough pain can motivate and be enough to avoid complacency [6:53]\nSelf Soothing | To anticipate getting better & feeling better about a more expansive you [12:29]\nBe Optimistic | Tom on how critical optimism is for you to achieve your goals [14:39]\nProactive Soothing | Lifestyle choices for diet, exercise, sleep and meditation [20:49]\nPeople Support | Tom on the benefits of people who empathize and help you up [23:17]\nToughen Up | How to attack the hill and not whine, just get after the sh*t & Goggins it [26:46]\nCross Country Story | The power found from channeling aggression to \u201cbeat the hill\u201d [28:50]\n\nFollow Tom Bilyeu:\nWebsite: https://impacttheory.com/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeu\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombilyeu\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices