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This episode of the Achieve Results Now podcast is a bit of a "wild card" special. Mark Cardone walks in (pun intended) completely unscripted to surprise co-host Theron Feidt with a raw conversation about a universal struggle: overwhelm.

After a week of feeling crushed by work and life, Mark did a "data dump" on his notepad and discovered a three-step framework to reset his mental state. Here is how to navigate the "quicksand" of a busy life using The Three Walks.

The Framework: Three Walks to Overcome Overwhelm

"When you're in the thick of overwhelm, one of the first things to go is anything you do for anybody else. We think we have to put our own mask on first, but sometimes helping someone else is the mask." — Mark Cardone

1. Walk the Dog (The Selfless Act)

This isn't just about your pets; it's a metaphor for outward focus. When we are overwhelmed, we tend to internalize and obsess over our own "to-do" lists.

• The Action: Do something for someone else. Volunteer, teach a class, or have a focused conversation with a family member without your phone.
• The Result: Shifting your focus from your own problems to someone else's needs breaks the cycle of internal stress and provides an immediate "win-win" energy boost.

2. Walk Yourself (The Physiological Reset)

Theron highlights that you cannot think your way out of a bad state; you have to move your way out of it.

• The Action: Physical movement—whether it's a literal walk, 10 pushups, or a martial arts session.
• The Result: Changing your physiology (posture, breathing, and heart rate) forces your brain to switch gears. If you're in a "learning state" or a "moving state," you can't simultaneously stay stuck in a "paralysis state."

3. Walk it Back (The Ego Check & Prioritization)

This is the hardest but most important step. It's about slowing down when your instinct is to "flail" faster.

• The Action: * Apologize: If your stress caused you to snap at someone, "walk it back" and say sorry.
• Do Less: Look at that list of 170 items and pick the top three. * The Result: By admitting you can't do it all and focusing on relationships over tasks, you prevent the "heart attack" (literal or metaphorical) and ensure you aren't doing "bad work" just to stay busy.

 Key Takeaways

• Movement creates momentum: If you're stuck, change your physical environment.
• Service is a stress-reliever: Helping others is a proven way to get out of your own head.
• Protect the "Big Rocks": Relationships and health must come before the to-do list, or you'll end up with neither.

Action Item for Listeners: Pick one of the "Three Walks" and do it today, especially if you're feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders.

ARN Suggested Reading:

Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal for Finding the BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt

https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-Bullshit-Guided-Journal-Finding/dp/B09FP35ZXX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blessings+in+the+bullshit&qid=1632233840&sr=8-1

Full List of Recommended Books: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders

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