The Invictus Mindset with James Leath

84 | Ignorance is NOT Bliss

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83 | honor the present

Ignorance is NOT Bliss | 84

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breathing for clarity, a 30-minute breathing activity | 83

You can get high on your own supply...of oxygen. This is a recording of a breathing activity I did with some high level CEOs and Entrepreneurs at a mastermind event I was a part of in August 2021.  Sometimes I go live and offer this to those in my text message community. Text BREATH to (972) 236-5924 to join that group. 

honor the present | 82

choose your hard | 81

Everything is Hard. Choose Wisely! Shoutout to Pastor Keith Kraft for his poem, Choose Your Hard

belief is power | 80

The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short. - Abraham Maslow Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. An...

self-imposed limitations | 79

I recently learned how a circus trains elephants to stay in a certain area. A baby elephant is trained at birth to be confined to a very small space by Its trainer  tying its leg with a rope to a wooden post planted deep in the ground. This confines the baby elephant to an area determined by the length of the rope – the elephant’s comfort zone. Though the baby elephant will initially try to break the rope, the rope is too strong, and so the baby elephant learns that it can’t break the rope. ...

focus equals feeling | 77

Where FOCUS goes, energy flows! That is a quote from Tony Robbins, a man who has been my teacher for over 25 years. The lesson is simple, what we feel is a result of what we are choosing to focus on. The things we spend mental energy on affects all areas of our life. And the idea of a balanced life is total crap. It is never balanced. Work life balance, what a dumb thing to think is possible. There is no balance. There is always something we are working towards or someone we are trying to b...

anger and forgiveness | 78

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.

thoughts and words | 76

We all have scripts that we repeat in our minds. We learned these scripts, these beliefs about how the world works from others, and some we came up with them on our own. It’s not easy to replace these things we tell people, and ourselves, but if we become aware of the scripts that do good, we can make sure we repeat them more often than the ones that cause harm. It's that awareness of the things we think and say that creates the reality we see and the types of relationships we enjoy.  When...

Nate Burkhalter, American Ninja Warrior Champion, Man of God, and great all-around dude

82 | choose your hard

Everything is Hard. Choose Wisely! Shoutout to Pastor Keith Kraft for his poem, Choose Your Hard

Guest on the Extraordinary Man Podcast with Ryan Horn

I met Ryan at a conference in Dallas, TX a few months ago and was really impressed with him and his wife. On the show we talked about: - What Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz can teach you about leadership   - What entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes  - The many benefits of Wim Hof breathing And so much more... Check out the Extraordinary Man Podcast with Ryan Horn.

81 | belief is power

The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short. - Abraham Maslow Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. An...

80 | self-imposed limitations

I recently learned how a circus trains elephants to stay in a certain area. A baby elephant is trained at birth to be confined to a very small space by Its trainer  tying its leg with a rope to a wooden post planted deep in the ground. This confines the baby elephant to an area determined by the length of the rope – the elephant’s comfort zone. Though the baby elephant will initially try to break the rope, the rope is too strong, and so the baby elephant learns that it can’t break the rope. ...

79 | focus equals feeling

Where FOCUS goes, energy flows! That is a quote from Tony Robbins, a man who has been my teacher for over 25 years. The lesson is simple, what we feel is a result of what we are choosing to focus on. The things we spend mental energy on affects all areas of our life. And the idea of a balanced life is total crap. It is never balanced. Work life balance, what a dumb thing to think is possible. There is no balance. There is always something we are working towards or someone we are trying to b...

Guest on The Mind Leads Performance Podcast with John Gold and Andy Harris

78 | thoughts and words

We all have scripts that we repeat in our minds. We learned these scripts, these beliefs about how the world works from others, and some we came up with them on our own. It’s not easy to replace these things we tell people, and ourselves, but if we become aware of the scripts that do good, we can make sure we repeat them more often than the ones that cause harm. It's that awareness of the things we think and say that creates the reality we see and the types of relationships we enjoy.  When...

77 | anger and forgiveness

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.

be weird | 74

We don't get what we want in life, we get what we deserve. You can spend your whole life trying to be normal, trying to fit in, success doesn't happen to the mediocre, to the people who strive to be normal. You gotta be weird. You gotta be crazy about your pursuit of a better life, and a better situation. Stop with the excuses. Stop with the wasted pursuits. Put down the video game, pick up a weight, devour a library and consume content that builds you up, increase your skills, and...

make room for yourself | 75

Eliminate who we are not, first, then we’ll find ourselves where we need to be.” -Matthew McConaughey A slab of marble became the Statue of David after Michelangelo carved away all the access marble. Every chip that was hammered out are like the mistakes we make in life on our way to becoming who we really are. The difference between us and that statue is that we are in a constant state of change that ends only after we take our last breath. We make mistakes, accept the consequence, dust...

75 | make room for yourself

Eliminate who we are not, first, then we’ll find ourselves where we need to be.” -Matthew McConaughey A slab of marble became the Statue of David after Michelangelo carved away all the access marble. Every chip that was hammered out are like the mistakes we make in life on our way to becoming who we really are. The difference between us and that statue is that we are in a constant state of change that ends only after we take our last breath. We make mistakes, accept the consequence, dust...

gratitude, the antidote to sadness | 73

Join me for a moment to focus on the good in your life and help get clarity on what to do next.  “Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.” -Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome from 161 to 181 A.D. Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

74 | gratitude, the antidote to sadness

Join me for a moment to focus on the good in your life and help get clarity on what to do next.  “Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.” -Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome from 161 to 181 A.D. Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

73 | work ethic: the secret sauce

"From this point, your strategy is to make everyone else play up to your level; you’re not going down to theirs. You’re not competing with anyone else, ever again. They’re going to have to compete with you. From now on, the end is all that matters." Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

work ethic: the secret sauce | 72

"From this point, your strategy is to make everyone else play up to your level; you’re not going down to theirs. You’re not competing with anyone else, ever again. They’re going to have to compete with you. From now on, the end is all that matters." Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

take ownership | 71

You can't control everything in your life. But whatever you can take ownership of, be the reason for your success, leaning not on the talent of others, but by the character of your best self. What can you control? Let's start with you Your beliefs. Where do they come from? Early on, they came from your parents and their understanding of the world. Then it friends and other family members. As you get older, you learn from social media and the shows you watch. Your beliefs change. The thin...

72 | take ownership

You can't control everything in your life. But whatever you can take ownership of, be the reason for your success, leaning not on the talent of others, but by the character of your best self. What can you control? Let's start with you Your beliefs. Where do they come from? Early on, they came from your parents and their understanding of the world. Then it friends and other family members. As you get older, you learn from social media and the shows you watch. Your beliefs change. The thin...

you are valuable | 70

Your value doesn't change because of someone's inability to recognize it. Right now, I am holding a one dollar bill. Now if I go into the market and I see something for 89 cents, can I buy it with a dollar bill? Sure. Maybe instead, I see something for 82 cents, and after tax, it brings it up to. 98 cents. Can I buy that item with my dollar? No problem. Now, let me crumple up this dollar bill. Still worth 100 pennies. I throw it on the ground, stomp on it...still has all its value. Eve...

71 | you are valuable

Your value doesn't change because of someone's inability to recognize it. Right now, I am holding a one dollar bill. Now if I go into the market and I see something for 89 cents, can I buy it with a dollar bill? Sure. Maybe instead, I see something for 82 cents, and after tax, it brings it up to. 98 cents. Can I buy that item with my dollar? No problem. Now, let me crumple up this dollar bill. Still worth 100 pennies. I throw it on the ground, stomp on it...still has all its value. Eve...

the enemy is you | 69

There is no excuse for not living up to your potential. How much do you value your life? Stop wasting it. Stop making excuses. We all suffer. We all have problems. I didn't get to where I am by making excuses. Could you demand more from yourself? Of course you can. Do your goals and dream match with your daily action? You want to take over the world and think you deserve more out of life but you can't even get out of be in the morning because you were up last last night watching TV, playing...

70 | the enemy is you

There is no excuse for not living up to your potential. How much do you value your life? Stop wasting it. Stop making excuses. We all suffer. We all have problems. I didn't get to where I am by making excuses. Could you demand more from yourself? Of course you can. Do your goals and dream match with your daily action? You want to take over the world and think you deserve more out of life but you can't even get out of be in the morning because you were up last last night watching TV, playing...

success in three steps | 68

You need three things to find success. Three things. Number one, have faith. You have to decide what you want and have faith strong enough to make that thing happen. Be careful that you don't judge what is possible based. on what is present. If you can't see past what is going on right now, you will get stuck in a temporary reality, one that stays around because you refuse to let it pass. Second, affirm yourself every day. Every day, first thing in the morning, read over your goals. Put ...

69 | it's never a bad idea to help someone have a good day

Contact someone you care about and finish this sentence, "The thing I like about you most is...." then bless them with some words of encouragement. It's never a bad idea to help someone else have a good day Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath  

69 | success in three steps

You need three things to find success. Three things. Number one, have faith. You have to decide what you want and have faith strong enough to make that thing happen. Be careful that you don't judge what is possible based. on what is present. If you can't see past what is going on right now, you will get stuck in a temporary reality, one that stays around because you refuse to let it pass. Second, affirm yourself every day. Every day, first thing in the morning, read over your goals. Put ...

learn through the pain | 67

At some point, everything you thought was right will go south on you. Times will get tough. You will never truly know yourself until you are tested by adversity. No matter how many times you fail Look up. Get up. And don't ever give up. Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

68 | learn through the pain

At some point, everything you thought was right will go south on you. Times will get tough. You will never truly know yourself until you are tested by adversity. No matter how many times you fail Look up. Get up. And don't ever give up. Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

a life well lived | 66

Live a life of impact. The number of people you know doesn't matter. What matters is the number of hearts you touched and the amount of love you gave. That is a life well lived. Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

65. don't give up. don't ever give up

If you give up, nothing else will happen for you. Nothing else can happen for you. Maybe the most important thing I learned as a child came from a speech in 1993 when the late great Coach Valvano said,   Don't give up. Don't ever give up.   Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

don't give up. don't ever give up | 65

If you give up, nothing else will happen for you. Nothing else can happen for you. Maybe the most important thing I learned as a child came from a speech in 1993 when the late great Coach Valvano said,   Don't give up. Don't ever give up.   Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

believe in yourself | 64

Take control of those thoughts and challenge what you believe about yourself. No one can want it more than you. We have a finite amount of time on this Earth. If your beliefs don't line up with your goals, you will never reach them! It is time to rewire your thoughts. Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

64. believe in yourself

Take control of those thoughts and challenge what you believe about yourself. No one can want it more than you. We have a finite amount of time on this Earth. If your beliefs don't line up with your goals, you will never reach them! It is time to rewire your thoughts. Contact James Leath: https://linktr.ee/jamesleath

63. now I am the voice #leadershipdevelopment

Leadership is INFLUENCE. Your voice is more about talking. You can speak through your actions when you haven't yet earned the right to share through using words. 

now I am the voice | 63

Leadership is INFLUENCE. Your voice is more about talking. You can speak through your actions when you haven't yet earned the right to share through using words. 

62. being comfortable with being uncomfortable

In a virtual workshop with College Athletes, the question was, "How can I set my self up to constantly improve?" Great question. It is a matter of being comfortable with being uncomfortable. Comfort Zone. This I where you are relaxed, and content. Fear Zone. In this zone, your thoughts are on failure and the consequences of thinking you are not enough Learning Zone. Your eyes are opened because you silenced the voices in your head trying to keep you “safe” Growth Zone. This is wher...

61. four types of debt to be aware of

Financial debt is not the only kind of debt that can keep you from achieving your goals.  Connect with James: linktr.ee/jamesleath Join the UTA Text Community by texting "hello" to  (972) 236-5924.   If you are an athlete or a coach, text "athlete" or "coach" instead of hello. 

60. I don't care what you think

Actually, yes I do. I care what a lot of people think. I just don't care what most people think. Here is why.  Connect with James: linktr.ee/jamesleath Join the UTA Text Community by texting "hello" to  (972) 236-5924.   If you are an athlete or a coach, text "athlete" or "coach" instead of hello. 

59. food and your energy

You are what you eat, literally. Consider the food you eat and the time at which you eat it so that you have enough mental focus to be your best self. Connect with James: linktr.ee/jamesleath Join the UTA Text Community by texting "hello" to  (972) 236-5924.   If you are an athlete or a coach, text "athlete" or "coach" instead of hello. 

58. what is your intention for the week?

Today is the first day of March, and the first day of the week. What is the one thing you will accomplish? Connect with James: linktr.ee/jamesleath Join the UTA Text Community by texting "hello" to  (972) 236-5924.   If you are an athlete or a coach, text "athlete" or "coach" instead of hello.