It\u2019s important for us to be grateful for the things we do have in our lives, all the way down to the very breath we\u2019re breathing.\nI just got back from trip to Guatemala where I was shooting for Pencils of Promise. I also was lucky enough to see pictures of the school that I raised money to build, and it\u2019s incredible know that I made that happen. Giving back to the world is super important, and it has to do with the topic of today\u2019s podcast episode: 10\xa0tools for mental greatness.\n\nWe\u2019re nearing the 100th episode of this podcast, and the timing is perfect because I\u2019m also working hard on my new brand Nion. As I\u2019ve been working hard on this new project, I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about creating a movement that\u2019s all about creating your life by creating every moment. I want you to create your ideal life, so today I\u2019m giving you tools to help you achieve mental greatness.\nBy telling yourself positive things every day, you\u2019ll begin to believe them.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tThe difficulty of separating your work from your self-worth [2:50]\n \tThe importance of awareness [4:00]\n \tWhy you have to shift your story [6:05]\n \tHow meditation has helped me calm my nerves [7:10]\n \tWhy you should practice gratitude [8:15]\n \tThe power of affirmations [9:15]\n \tWhy you have to exercise your body in addition to your brain [10:05]\n \tHow I exercise my brain and get inspired with podcasts [11:05]\n \tWhat are binaural beats [12:40]\n \tWhy you have to surround yourself with positive people [13:35]\n \tThe importance of giving back to the world [14:30]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tCheck out Pencils of Promise\n \t\xa0Learn more about MITT\n \tListen to the ShopTalk Radio episodes mentioned in this episode:\xa0Andy Murphy,\xa0Emily Fletcher, and Jim Kwik\n \t\xa0Listen to some of my favorite podcasts: Lewis Howes\u2019 School of Greatness,\xa0Jordan Harbinger\u2019s Art of Charm, And The Tim Ferriss Show\n \tCheck out the Brain Wave app\n \tMusic Credit: High by\xa0F\xf6r Alltid