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’t, it’s cool because you are in the right place. I’m 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’s jump in, start small, get strong and see how hardcore you’re ready to get.Tom’s 25 Point Belief System: https://impacttheory.com/blog/impact-theory-belief-system-25-bullet-points/SHOW NOTES:Self Talk | Tom breaks down taking responsibility and not wallowing in defeat [3:19]Pain of Failing | How just enough pain can motivate and be enough to avoid complacency [6:53]Self Soothing | To anticipate getting better & feeling better about a more expansive you [12:29]Be Optimistic | Tom on how critical optimism is for you to achieve your goals [14:39]Proactive Soothing | Lifestyle choices for diet, exercise, sleep and meditation [20:49]People Support | Tom on the benefits of people who empathize and help you up [23:17]Toughen Up | How to attack the hill and not whine, just get after the sh*t & Goggins it [26:46]Cross Country Story | The power found from channeling aggression to “beat the hill” [28:50]Follow Tom Bilyeu:Website: https://impacttheory.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombilyeuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll 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: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices