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‘ Implementing a morning routine can be highly beneficial for both mental and physical well-being, as explained by Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford University. Here are five reasons why a morning routine is important and how it can help lower stress: Anchoring and setting intentions: A morning routine provides structure and sets a positive tone for the day ahead. By establishing consistent rituals, such as meditation, exercise, or journaling, you create an anchor that helps you feel grounded and in control. This sense of stability can reduce stress by giving you a clear direction and purpose, allowing you to approach the day with greater resilience. Hormonal regulation: Engaging in specific activities during your morning routine can help regulate your body’s hormonal balance. For example, exposure to natural light, particularly in the early morning, can stimulate the release of cortisol, a hormone that helps you feel alert and awake. This can improve your mood and reduce stress levels throughout the day. Boosting dopamine levels: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with motivation and reward. Engaging in enjoyable activities in the morning, such as exercise or pursuing a hobby, can increase dopamine levels, leading to a greater sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. This positive reinforcement can help counteract stress and enhance your overall well-being. Mindfulness and stress reduction: Incorporating mindfulness practices, such as meditation or deep breathing exercises, into your morning routine can have profound effects on stress reduction. Mindfulness promotes a state of present-moment awareness, allowing you to let go of worries about the past or future. By starting your day with mindfulness, you cultivate a calm and focused mindset, enabling you to navigate stressors more effectively. Self-care and self-nurturing: A morning routine offers an opportunity to prioritize self-care, which is crucial for stress management. Engaging in activities that nourish your body and mind, such as healthy breakfast, stretching, or reading, can enhance your overall well-being and resilience. Taking time for yourself in the morning sets a positive tone for the day, reducing stress by prioritizing your own needs and promoting self-compassion. By establishing a morning routine that incorporates these elements, you can experience a variety of benefits that help lower stress levels and promote overall well-being. Remember, the key is to personalize your routine to align with your preferences and needs, ensuring that it becomes a sustainable and enjoyable practice.

It was a typical workday. I was scrolling through LinkedIn when I saw it. Then I felt this depression starting to creep up. It was the profile of one of my fraternity brothers who will remain nameless. He was a great guy in college. However, he was also a dolt. He was irresponsible, wealthy and in his 4th year of school when I met him as a freshman. We were friends for the next 4 years of college. Do the math. Now I was looking at his profile as the former partner of one of the most well known consulting firms in the country. He had left the company and was now a wildly successful entrepreneur. Dang! “You’re such a loser,” I told myself. Then it happened again. I saw a picture of a group of my fraternity brothers on a “mancation” I had not been invited to. Their collective net worth was probably on the high side of eight figures. I assumed I would never be invited because I wasn’t at their income bracket. This made me miserable. For much of my adult life I was a chronic self comparer (if that’s a thing). I was constantly measuring my success to the perceived success of others. This is dumb. I don’t do this any longer. Thank God. Neither should you. In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others. With social media platforms showcasing carefully curated highlight reels, it’s no wonder that feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt can quickly creep in. However, constantly comparing yourself to others can have a significant negative impact on your mental health and overall well-being. Instead, let’s explore the benefits of focusing on the things you can control and the positive impact it can have on your self-improvement journey. The Mental Toll of Comparison:When we constantly compare ourselves to others, we inadvertently set unrealistic expectations. This unending cycle of comparison often leads to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and even anxiety or depression. It’s important to remember that every person’s journey is unique, and comparing yourself to others undermines your own progress and achievements. Embrace Your Individuality:Instead of fixating on what others are doing or achieving, focus on your own strengths, passions, and goals. Embracing your individuality allows you to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth and authenticity. Recognize that everyone has their own journey, and your path is just as valid and meaningful. Shift Your Focus to What You Can Control:One of the most empowering things you can do for your mental health is to shift your focus to the things you have control over. Comparison often stems from factors outside our control, such as genetics, circumstances, or luck. By channeling your energy towards your personal growth and development, you can make tangible progress and find fulfillment in your own accomplishments. Nurture a Growth Mindset:Comparing yourself to others often stems from a fixed mindset, where you believe that abilities and talents are fixed traits. However, nurturing a growth mindset allows you to see challenges as opportunities for growth. Embrace the idea that you can learn, develop, and improve over time. Focus on setting realistic goals and celebrate the progress you make, no matter how small. Conclusion:In a world obsessed with comparison, it’s crucial to prioritize your mental health by avoiding the comparison trap. Remember, you are on a unique journey, and your worth should not be determined by the achievements or qualities of others. By focusing on the things within your control, embracing your individuality, and nurturing a growth mindset, you can unlock your full potential and lead a more fulfilling life. Let go of comparison, celebrate your progress, and embrace the joy of self-improvement.

So you just started really bringing in the big bucks. Maybe your company you started is starting to rain cash. Yet every time you look at your bank account is dry. You feel like the richest poor guy around. Well, you’re not alone. Many of the highest earners are the poorest managers and stewards of their finances. I invited professional money coach and financial advisor Juan Saavedra on to discuss how to avoid the pitfalls of making a lot of money only to have it squandered away. Enjoy this episode of “Money Monday” on The Jason Wright Show About Juan Hey there, nice to meet you! Here are some things you should know about me. I started out in the Financial/Insurance world then transitioned into the marketing industry and built a $2.5 million dollar business. I had the opportunity to travel all over the United States and coach/train thousands of people on important skills such as : 1. Sales2. Marketing3. Leadership4. Financial Coaching5. Starting and Scaling a business. Today I am in the Financial Services business fulfilling my passion to help people dominate their personal finances, their business and their life. Connect with me to see how I can help you grow your business, gain more happiness in your life, and get to the next level in your financial life! ——————————————————— Follow me on Social Media Intagram Twitter YouTube FaceBook LinkedIn ———————————————————– Grab a Copy of My Books “The Stone Chiseler” “Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause” ——————————————————– Want to Improve always in ALL ways?  Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for: Health and Longevity Mindset Optimization Behavioral Science Business Mentoring ——————————————————– Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating.  I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’

AI is blowing everyone’s minds. Some are scared. Some are excited. What should we do? Well, remember when ATM machines were supposed to put all the tellers out of business? Yea. That didn’t happen. There are actually more tellers now than there were when ATM’s came along. Remember when email was going to do away with snail mail and the carriers who delivered it? Well, Newman is still delivering hoping for that Hawaii transfer. The fact is most big innovations lead to new opportunities. It makes doing the work we once did easier or more effective. AI will be the same way if you choose to start asking what about AI AND my writing vs. is it going to be AI OR me doing the writing. AI is causing both fear and excitement among people. Similar to how ATMs did not replace all bank tellers, AI will lead to new job opportunities rather than solely replace them. Email did not lead to the extinction of snail mail and postal carriers still have jobs. Big innovations, like AI, can make work easier and more effective, rather than solely taking jobs away. It is important to consider how AI can work alongside individuals in their work rather than viewing it as a replacement. ——————————————————— Follow me on Social Media Intagram Twitter YouTube FaceBook LinkedIn ———————————————————– Grab a Copy of My Books “The Stone Chiseler” “Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause” ——————————————————– Want to Improve always in ALL ways?  Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for: Health and Longevity Mindset Optimization Behavioral Science Business Mentoring ——————————————————– Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating.  I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’

Investing is not that hard once you get started. In fact, it’s one of life’s few highly significant things we can do once then let the experts take over. In this episode I discuss not whether you should be investing in one fund vs. the other but that you just NEED TO START! I even summoned the wisdom of the Tennessee sage himself, Dave Ramsey to hammer home the point. I hope you enjoy this new segment. I believe if we are going to improve always in ALL ways our finances MUST be a part of the plan. ———————————————————Follow me on Social MediaIntagramTwitterYouTubeFaceBookLinkedIn———————————————————–Grab a Copy of My Books“The Stone Chiseler”“Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause”——————————————————–Want to Improve always in ALL ways? Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for:Health and LongevityMindset OptimizationBehavioral ScienceBusiness Mentoring——————————————————–Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating. I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’

Love him or hate him or just think he’s weird, Tom Cruise is an icon. He is in a league of actor all his own. Have you ever noticed all Tom Cruise movies have his name at the top of the poster? That’s by design. Part of the movie’s identity is that it’s a “Tom Cruise” movie. This didn’t happen by accident. It was deliberate. Tom Cruise decided early on he would make movies and he would make them well. Therefore, he took on the identity of a student and did what students do-he learned. He wanted to be wildly successful. So he did what wildly successful people do-he worked hard..really hard. We all have a choice. We can haphazardly let our habits develop our identity or we can consciously decide the identity we want to assume and create habits that support that identity. ——————————————————— Follow me on Social Media Intagram Twitter YouTube FaceBook LinkedIn ———————————————————– Grab a Copy of My Books “The Stone Chiseler” “Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause” ——————————————————– Want to Improve always in ALL ways?  Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for: Health and Longevity Mindset Optimization Behavioral Science Business Mentoring ——————————————————– Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating.  I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’

You want to know who you are? Show me your habits and I’ll tell you. Are you loving, kind and full of joy? I bet there’s some habits to reinforce that identity. Are you tired, overweight and frustrated? I bet there’s some habits I can show you that reinforce those results. I have decided I want you to know me as the MOST positive guy on the interwebs. Therefore, I have to adopt habits to reinforce that identity. That’s exactly what I am going to do! ——————————————————— Follow me on Social Media Intagram Twitter YouTube FaceBook LinkedIn ———————————————————– Grab a Copy of My Books “The Stone Chiseler” “Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause” ——————————————————– Want to Improve always in ALL ways?  Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for: Health and Longevity Mindset Optimization Behavioral Science Business Mentoring ——————————————————– Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating.  I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’

This is the second installment of “Being Human is Complicated” with my buddies James Quandahl and Jay Yow. In these episodes it’s our goal to ask more questions than give answers. We realize we’re living in a strange yet amazing time. Together we love questioning some of life’s biggest questions. I hope you enjoy listening to three dudes ask questions, search for answers and maybe you will be able to help us sort it out. We welcome your input! ——————————————————— Follow me on Social Media Intagram Twitter YouTube FaceBook LinkedIn ———————————————————– Grab a Copy of My Books “The Stone Chiseler” “Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause” ——————————————————– Want to Improve always in ALL ways?  Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for: Health and Longevity Mindset Optimization Behavioral Science Business Mentoring ——————————————————– Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating.  I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’ Also-If you want to learn more about KetoneAid which did NOT sponsor this show, but Founder, Frank Llosa is a friend of the show Click HERE

“Discipline equals freedom.”-Jocko Willink Most of us love the idea of having discipline, but few of us have it to the exten we’d like. In this episode I’m going to reveal the two word formula for discipline. If you will tattoo these two words on your brain you will have a much great shot at developing the discipline you desire. Thanks for tuning in! ——————————————————— Follow me on Social Media Intagram Twitter YouTube FaceBook LinkedIn ———————————————————– Grab a Copy of My Books “The Stone Chiseler” “Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause” ——————————————————– Want to Improve always in ALL ways?  Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for: Health and Longevity Mindset Optimization Behavioral Science Business Mentoring ——————————————————– Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating.  I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’

There is a very simple way to get what you want. Yet many of us neglect this very simple yet practical exercise. Tune in today to find out how to get MUCH more out of life! ——————————————————— Follow me on Social Media Intagram Twitter YouTube FaceBook LinkedIn ———————————————————– Grab a Copy of My Books “The Stone Chiseler” “Push Play: Taking Your Life Off Pause” ——————————————————– Want to Improve always in ALL ways?  Please checkout The Vitruvian Lab, my personal training and coaching site for both live and on-line training for: Health and Longevity Mindset Optimization Behavioral Science Business Mentoring ——————————————————– Thank you for listening to The Jason Wright Show. If you liked this episode PLEASE subscribe and leave a 5 Star rating.  I’m always writing articles on ways to improve always in ALL ways! Please consider signing up for my newsletter, ‘The Vitruvian Letter.’