If you are under ambush, would you run straight forward and into the attack? This week, Hallie and I recount a super interesting talk we heard from Mike Smith, former Navy SEAL and CEO of both private and public companies, along with serving as the Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. Known as the “guy to come in and save companies,” Mike has a lot of wisdom to share on bringing mental fortitude into both business and spirituality. We first talk about why you want to face ambush head-on rather than retreat, and how to start freeing yourself of the mental energy that comes with ruminating about your decisions. Hallie and I also talk about embracing spiritual lessons in every facet of life, and what leaving a living legacy can mean to help future generations.
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Timestamps
[3:26] Retreating is our natural tendency when we are under attack or in an ambush, but why is that not always the best course of action? A lot of times, there is a second ambush waiting, because you are expected to fall back or retreat.
[4:47] Instead, you have to face whatever obstacle is in front of you or whatever your struggle is head-on.
[5:52] When you go into charging the ambush, you have to let go of the outcome.
[8:14] The scenario that we dream up in our minds either is usually not as bad, or it ends up happening in a completely different way. When we confront these things head-on, we free up the energy that it takes up and we can now gain more clarity.
[8:50] We often make decisions on how we are going to feel internally, but really we should make them through how to best contribute and serve in the moment. Thinking through a solution is different than not making a decision because of fear.
[13:12] When you charge an ambush, you actually get into the habit of being uncomfortable. This helps you take control and ultimately, to take action.
[15:41] We can engage in our spirituality in our everyday conversations, not just during times of meditation or journaling.
[18:01] How can we respond when our mind is running a million miles an hour? We can replace it with positive affirmation, challenge it, or just watch it.
[23:05] Start with the small “ambushes” where you can observe your mind but still move forward. It could be a phone call or a conversation you know you need to have but are putting off.
[27:48] As humans, we learn about our past, present, and future from humans passing down stories to one another. This is how we learn to survive and make sense of the world around us.
