Change doesn't happen by trying harder. It happens when you change the programming behind your decisions.
Chris Harris, former Air Force veteran, martial arts instructor, executive coach, author, and founder of The Warrior Maker, joins Aaron Hale to unpack why mindset is more than positive thinking. It's about mastering the space between what happens to you and how you respond.
He shares how childhood adversity shaped his identity, why ownership comes before transformation, and how your self image, boundaries, and subconscious programming shape the life you create.
If you've ever known what to do but still felt stuck, this conversation will help you understand why and where real change begins.
0:00 Intro
8:54 Overcoming the Subconscious Gatekeeper
11:27 The Path to Meaningful Change
12:43 The Dangers of Personality Assessments
15:53 Understanding Different Types of Mindset
24:34 Childhood Adversity and Choosing Responsibility
29:53 How Martial Arts Changed His Life
35:50 Military Service and Breaking the Poverty Cycle
41:53 Understanding the Id Ego
44:00 Why Boundaries Are Necessary for Growth
52:46 Countdown to Impact
Resources Mentioned:
🌐 The Warrior Maker
https://thewarriormaker.com
🌐 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
https://erau.edu
📚 Mindset by Carol Dweck
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345472322
📚 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034
📚 The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936891026
Disclosure: Some of the links in these show notes are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them (at no extra cost to you).
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