Jim has a 14 year old house guest. She has come for the 3rd summer.Jim and she get a long
He discusses what he is learning from her as well as mentoring her
When he uses a word she doesn't understand he asks her to Google it and screen shot for reuse later in life
He tells her he thinks she will do great things
Mark says to tell her not to ever do anything because someone says she should
Mark talks about the subconscious and how Jim's mentorship could change her life
One of the words Jim and his guest Googled the word subconscious and how unconscious is related
Jim reads the definition of "subconscious"
Mark says he heard that we are formed by the age of 4 or 5 and then your environment kicks in. Parents, friends, relatives, worldview, etc…
Jim recognizes his responsibility as a role model
Mark also recognizes the importance of mentorship. Then he goes into how we have control over our thoughts yet rarely exercise control over them
Mark talks about his dream and how it was so positive rather than the normal conflict memory
The guys talk about dreams in specific and general and Mark attributes it to his inner work
We can control ourselves and our subconcious thoughts toward a better life
You either get bitter or you get better and its a choice
Jim talks a bit more about his house guest
Mark talks about a call with his friend and his question about the kids
Mark told his friend that he was happiest that all 3 kids take responsibility for their own happiness
Once you figure out it's all up to you, things get better
Jim talks about fabricated fun spots and the guys agree they don't like them
They both share childhood vacation stories
Mark asks what are those subconscious things that are "in his way"?
Jim texts some writing on the subconscious mind he found online and Mark reads them…in the opposite order than he was meant to:)
The writing/articles focus on both the subconscious mind and some words by Freud
The articles really relate to the guys discussion and then Jim brings back in the application of some of these principles to his 14 year old guest…very cool
Mark talks about our obligation to model and mentor to teach people how manage their emotions and awareness
Jim doesn't think older people will be convinced to change their mind and Mark agrees…except for his dad:)
You have to listen well and you have to pay attention
Both guys agree not to look to others for happiness
Jim tells his wonderful mentorship stories with the football teams of his alma mater. He's done it for 15 years and accomplished a ton over the years. Great stories!!
Mark shares his stories working with the homeless kids
Mark speaks directly to middle aged men and their choices about controlling their happiness
Jim talks about one particular coach and how we all have our story
Jim thinks that without sports he'd be in jail
Mark shares a Denzel Washington story
Jim says it doesn't have to be a father that mentors, just a good man who wants to
