Today Rob talks about adversity in its many forms, and the ways in which we can use the surprising power of negative thinking in overcoming adversity in our lives. It's a tool we rarely ever use in order to face everyday life, but as Rob explains, it may just be the key to unlocking a more positive, productive outlook on life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- One of Ryan Holiday's views surrounding the stoic philosophy is in imagining the worst-case scenarios, as opposed to searching for the positives in all things.
- Memento Mori means “Remember that we are all going to die”. In the stoic philosophy, they preach that death is inevitable, so we should make every second count.
- You're going to face an abundance of adversity in your lifetime. The world, in its natural state, is a brutal one. Challenges should not be surprising.
- There is a peace to be found in the realisation that adversity is inevitable. By accepting that challenges are everywhere, we are able to meet them with grace.
- Sometimes during adversity, all we can do is to keep the main thing as the main thing. In those moments, focus is enough.
- You can only control the things within your power. Remember that sometimes all you can do is be there, standing strong and showing up. Try to influence only the things within our power.
BEST MOMENTS
‘We are all finite'
'There's no need to wait for a wake-up call'
'The best thing we can do for ourselves is to accept that life is tough'
‘Don't ask for things to be easier. Just ask to be stronger'
‘When everyone around you is losing their head and blaming it on you, can you maintain the focus?'
‘Here I stand. I can do no more'
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ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience.
Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.
The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.
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