#198 - My Yearly Reflection 2024 - Travel, Brazil, Recovering from ACL Injury and my change in Philosophy
Release Date: 12/29/2024
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#208 - This One Mental Shift Will Change How You Handle Pain Forever
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#208 - STOP Diagnosing Age
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#202 - You Can Change Your Back Pain (This Is How!)
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Watch this next -> In this episode we look at what is wrong with the way people are treating back pain. We also assess why you get stuck in loops as well as what is never considered in treatment. This actually could be having the biggest impact on your pain. Learn more about our programs: Music: Dean Kenny
info_outlineIn this podcast episode, I reflect on the past year, sharing highlights from my time in Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Ireland. I discuss my journey back to sports after an ACL injury, including taking a non-surgical approach, the lessons learned, challenges faced, and the positives gained. Finally, I explore the year in greater detail using 9 reflection questions to uncover valuable insights.
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Chapters:
Experiences this Year - 01:52
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- London: A quick visit.
- Saudi Arabia: Exploring culture and traditions.
- Brazil: Rio, Carnival, and Floripa’s unique energy.
- Ireland
Lessons from ACL Recovery - 23:00
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- The mental and physical battles.
- Strategies that worked and mistakes I’d avoid in hindsight.
- How setting a clear goal helped me push through setbacks.
Reflection Questions: 48:45
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- Question #1: What made me happiest this year?
- Question #2: What made me unhappy this year?
- Question #3: What was the biggest lesson I learned this year?
- Question #4: What do I wish I had done more of this year?
- Question #5: What do I want to do less of next year?
- Question #6: What was my biggest success this year?
- Question #7: When was a moment I failed this year?
- Question #8: What is something I want to learn next year?
- Question #9: What is my favorite way to refuel?
Has My Philosophy Changed: 1:13:30
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