REALITY CHECK
Discover your divine purpose, heal your soul, and awaken to your highest calling.
Join Zachary Phillips on a journey towards living a more examined life with talks delving into the nature of reality, the search for meaning and the pursuit of happiness.
36: What I Learnt Grappling for 24 Hours Straight
I have just completed a 24 hour Grapple-A-Thon, which is 24 hours of continuous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and I want to share the lessons that I have learnt from this experience.
03:40 - General Takeaways
06:50 - BJJ Specific Takeaways
11:48 - Mindset
17:30 - Nutrition and Recovery
34: The Importance Of Self Care (short thought)
The importance of self care cannot be understated. There is no point in working yourself so hard that you have a break down. In this episode, Zachary shares his recent experience of overworking himself to the point of break down, as well as the lessons that he has learnt from the experience.
QOTD: How do you practice self care?
33: Finding the balance between work and relaxation
Finding the balance between work and relaxation is vital for both mental health and productivity. Work too much, and you run the risk of becoming run down. Relax too much and your dreams will forever stay as dreams.
In this episode I discuss my continuing journey to finding a balance between these two aspects of life.
26: Why Work Doesn't Have To Suck
In this episode, Zac discusses why people get trapped working in a job that they don't like and suggests ways that they can change into a career that they actually enjoy and look forward to performing.
"Counting time until retirement is not for me" ...
24: Follow Your Dreams Now, When Will There Be A Better Time?
It will never feel like a good time to follow your dreams ... There will always be barriers, blocks and reasons not to. But if you don't do it now, when will you?
23: You Have The Ability To Change Yourself
The books you read, shows you watch and the company you keep literally shape you. They will change how you think, feel and ultimately behave ...
So choose them wisely.
5: If You Want to Succeed You Need to Keep Turning Up
Zachary discusses the concept of turning up to achieve success. If you want to accomplish something amazing, you first need to turn up and put the work in. Remember, the world owes you nothing, only you can shape your future.