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The MINT PrjctBalancing Parenting, Fitness and Therapy with Ray ForresterEver had a moment when your professional and personal lives collided in ways you didn't expect? That's what happened to today's guest, Ray Forrester, a licensed clinical social worker, former professional rugby player, and spouse to Cara, Director of Education at The MINT Prjct. His journey from New Zealand to America and his experiences in the fitness industry offers a unique perspective on how he intertwines his clinical therapy expertise with sports conditioning to assist clients. This uncensored chat brings to light the influential role of mindset in fitness and overall well-being.He journeys into the realms...2023-11-231h 07
The Optimal Prime Podcast.Do the thing #545Just go do it right now, I’ll plan to do it in the future right now.2020-09-2106 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Accidents happen! #544As I was prepping the weeks worth of podcasts, Accidentally posted them all at the same time. It’s OK to goof up as long as we don’t let it derail us 👊🏽2020-09-2102 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.There’s cool & cool #542You’re either Phil Dunphy, or the Rock. It’s up to you.2020-09-2103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Watch your posture #543How you carry yourself has a very real impact on your mental state2020-09-2103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Suffer quickly #541If you want to do great things just bite the bullet and get the hard part done2020-09-2103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.We all need coaching and accountability #540I’ve said it once and I’ll say it many more times. Coaches need coaches too2020-09-1805 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Find the Wins! #539Winning doesn’t only feel good, our lives literally depend on it2020-09-1705 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.100 days away! #538It’s only 100 days away. Stop planning. Stop preparing. No excuses2020-09-1602 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.What is vulnerability (to me)? #537I personally believe vulnerability has become a buzzword and is incorrectly used and applied in society.2020-09-1505 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.It’s all out there! #536The information is all out there we just need help applying it2020-09-1403 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.We are the world #535Remember, and make the world a better place.2020-09-1105 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Shaking negative labels #534If you’ve got a dream, go out and get it. A lesson learned from the movie “Tangled”2020-09-1003 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.A job well done #533Whatever job, whatever responsibility, whatever you do, do it properly and do it well.2020-09-1003 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Zero-sum happiness #532Happiness and life is not a zero-sum game2020-09-0904 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.“Rest” from your labors #531Defining rest and labor2020-09-0705 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Your Chateau d’if #530Use your time in Château D’if to become better2020-09-0403 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Be life the deaf little frog #529Another mindset shift to help you and your journey of progression2020-09-0303 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Leave it better #528One of my personal values I strive to live my life by.2020-09-0204 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Rules versus Patterns of Behavior #527A shift in focus that can help you achieve more and in turn, help others achieve more2020-09-0102 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Passion won’t pay the bills... but #526Make sure the The passion is there to fuel you through the hard times2020-08-3102 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.How will you measure your life? #525A principle taken from Clayton M. Christiansen’s book “ how will you measure your life?”2020-08-2804 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The double or triple threat! #524I sure fire way to make an impact on the world2020-08-2705 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Are your books collecting dust? #523What good is knowledge sitting on a shelf?2020-08-2602 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Be a good ancestor #522Leave a legacy for the next generation2020-08-2502 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Choosing yourself #521The old saying goes along the lines of “First don’t make fun of you, then they’ll ask you how you did it”2020-08-2403 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Do more by planning less #520Another strategy that could work as a long-term or short-term intervention to improve productivity.2020-08-2105 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.More knowledge = more uncertainty #519The smarter you get, the less certain answers you realize you have.2020-08-2005 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Is it better to be a pessimists , a realists, or an optimists? #518All the three!!!2020-08-1901 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Stop and stare #517Take the time to stop and admire the beauty that is all around.2020-08-1802 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.“DE OPPRESSO LIBER” #516The Green Beret motto2020-08-1703 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Always judge a book by its cover #515But it pays to at least see what’s on the inside before discarding it.2020-08-1502 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Seagulls in Alaska #514There are two types of seagulls. Be the one that works.2020-08-1504 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.With great mobility comes great accountability #513I miss quoted Spiderman reference that is absolutely true.2020-08-1504 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Is winning all that matters? #512Honesty and integrity must triumph over everything else.2020-08-1204 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Fail forward #511It’s all a part of the process. Use it to your advantage.2020-08-1101 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Life is an “assault bike” #510If you’ve never used an assault bike, give it a try2020-08-1002 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Accompany, don’t save #509A really hard concept for most of us to grasp2020-08-1002 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The OODA loop #508A great strategy for grabbing a hold of life2020-08-0702 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Control your amygdala #507Your limbic system role in fear2020-08-0701 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Strength and Discipline #506Wisdom from the movie Mulan2020-08-0403 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.How long to form a habit?! #505Unfortunately, it’s longer than we think!2020-07-3103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Survival of the friendliest? #504How about “survival of the fittest & friendliest”2020-07-3005 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Enjoy “the process” #503Don’t just sit around and watch water boil. Keep yourself actively engaged2020-07-2904 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Health is Wealth #502The more you invest in your health, the more “returns” you will get in every other area of your life.2020-07-2903 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The need for contradicting yourself #501If you’re not contradicting yourself occasionally, you’re not learning or growing2020-07-2704 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Episode 500! #5002 years, 500 episodes, highs & lows, wins & learns, and grateful for all of it!2020-07-2303 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Habit 7: Sharpen the saw: #499Strive for a sustainable lifestyle of constant progression2020-07-2205 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Habit 6:synergize #498The whole is greater than the sum of its parts2020-07-2204 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Habit 5: seek first to understand, then to be understood #497Take time to listen2020-07-2202 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Habit 4: Think Win-Win #496There is enough for all of us2020-07-2203 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Habit 3: Put first things first #495Prioritize!2020-07-2104 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind #494Have a vision and align your actions accordingly2020-07-2102 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The 7 Habits of Highly effective people Habit 1: Be Proactive #493Stop being reactive2020-07-2104 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Dream board #492Updated and refreshed!2020-07-2103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Stop “should-ing” on yourself #491give yourself, and everyone else a break!2020-07-2003 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Gold and silver #490Winning isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, and neither is losing2020-07-1703 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Be like Bridger #489An amazing story about an amazing young man2020-07-1505 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The only easy day... #488Was yesterday!!!!2020-07-1402 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Perspective will determine your future #487The tale of two brothers2020-07-1303 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Take stock, take aim, be better #486A quote from Jordan B Peterson’s book “12 Rules for life”2020-07-1203 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The Screwtape letters #485Read this book!!!2020-07-1201 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Unfolding before our eyes #484CS Lewis was ahead of his time!2020-07-0903 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.“Scared straight” doesn’t work #483A short term, ultimately useless strategy2020-07-0605 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Do you have insurance? #483It’s not needed, until it’s needed!2020-07-0303 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Linear Periodization versus Undulating Periodization #482Which is better? The answer may surprise you!2020-07-0204 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The invisible Gorilla #481We all have selective attention. 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Again and again2020-06-1003 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The Semmelweis Reflex #469Share your message! There are literal and figurative lives to save!2020-06-0903 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Be different #468Don’t be “insane”2020-06-0702 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Being romantically pragmatic #467A new way of thinking introduced to me earlier today! Something I need to improve.2020-06-0504 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.A less words, more action #466Period2020-06-0301 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Stop serving the day #465Take a few steps back and look at the bigger picture and do things that serve a bigger purpose with a clearer view.2020-06-0102 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Spray tanned happinessTake it slow and don’t get burned2020-05-3001 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.We know the way #463We are prepared, then we are sent on our way!2020-05-2803 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Hot shower #462Sleep hygiene hack2020-05-2703 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.IFEED-AV reinforcement strategy #461A great acronym to learn and implement to reinforce “good behavior”2020-05-2604 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Throw the goat #460Doesn’t matter how big your goals and objectives are you can succeed if you think outside the box a little2020-05-2303 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.The Optimal Prime #1Welcome to The Optimal Prime with Ray. Small introduction and reason behind the podcast2019-09-1103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Thank you! #200Thank you for listening to The Optimal Prime Podcast with Ray!!!!2019-04-0103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Microwave versus Slow cooker #155Latest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray2019-02-2702 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Airport Security #142Latest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray2019-02-0802 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.#121Latest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray2019-01-1002 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.In the trenches #91Latest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray2018-11-2903 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.A little Update #78Latest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray2018-11-1204 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.#71Latest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray2018-11-0103 minThe Optimal Prime Podcast.Confirmation BiasLatest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray2018-10-3002 min