Do Life Better Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Steve Willis”

88: Reignite Your Intuition with Steve Willis - Feel Good Friday

Dave Jorna — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +1000

Experiencing true happiness doesn't mean that you need to have an absence of sadness. Instead, you can be both happy and sad at the same time but only if you let yourself be open to the different experiences.

For this Feel Good Friday, we revisit some wisdom and inspiration from Steve Willis (aka Commando Steve) as he shares about the importance of tapping into your intuition and allowing yourself to experience the range of emotions in their fullness.

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Want A More Successful Year? Use These Habits (Best Of 2018)

Dave Jorna — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +1000

Do you have big goals and dreams for this year that will allow you to become happier, have greater confidence, and be more successful? I hope you said, “Yes!”. I know I certainly have my vision and plans for taking 2019 to the next level, but to get there I have to start with myself. After all, you can’t achieve new goals if you are still thinking and acting exactly the same as you were before. Instead, you need to focus on your strengths, continue to increase your confidence and resilience, and discover how you can make the biggest difference possible.

So, to help kick start your year, and because of the huge response from the last one, I’ve created another mash up for you from some of our most popular and inspiring guests. During this episode, our guests will share with you strategies and habits for:

overcoming the imposter syndrome and negative self talk,
backing yourself and working to your strengths,
using your strengths to make the biggest difference you can here and now,
how to build your confidence and resilience so you can keep working towards to your goals.

The guests in this episode are (in order of appearance):

Steve Willis (aka Commando Steve): Master Your Mind to Build Strength and Presence (#28), and Fear, Authenticity And Survivor (#50)
Laura Geitz: Self-esteem, Leadership and Chasing A Dream (#57)
Dan Stanford: Everyday Heroism (#48)
Dr Rick Hanson: Hardwiring Your Brain for Happiness, Calm and Strength (#41)

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Commando Steve: Master Your Mind to Build Strength and Presence

Dave Jorna — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +1000

I know how easy it is to tell yourself stories that hold you back and negatively alter the way you view the world around you. These stories, often created by self-doubt and ego, become our identity. It’s not until we let go of this unhelpful ways of thinking, that we are truly able to be present, live life to it’s fullest and create deep self-worth and inner peace.

Today’s guest knows what it’s like to be blocked by these stories as well as the strength and balance you can gain by overcoming them and mastering your mind.

Steve Willis, also known as Commando Steve from his time as a trainer on The Biggest Loser, shares openly about his struggles, proudest moments and lessons from across his varied experiences.

Before becoming a personal trainer, Steve joined the army to gain an apprenticeship and work as a tradesman in the military. Driven by a need to be accepted and respected by his peers, he moved into the school of infantry and eventually joined Special Forces.

After leaving the Special Forces he auditioned for the Biggest Loser which helped lead to him finding his calling.

This chat with Steve will help you overcome unhelpful habits such as self-doubt, the imposter syndrome, craving appreciation of others and the use of negative stories. To do this, he shares with you ways to create even more strength and balance by mastering your mind.

Some questions and topics Steve and I talk about are below:-

What was Commando Steve’s first dream job?

Steve and I talk about his drive at the start of his military career.

Steve talks about how the ego can be a roadblock. We can often tell ourselves stories. When we use the same stories long enough, we identify and attach to those stories, using them as a lens that we see the world through.

To have a fullness of life we need to have balance and polarity with everything we do. We need to have time to be present and aware, amongst the stress and anxiety of anything we face.

How did you make the jump from being a member of Special Forces to The Biggest Loser?

Steve’s strategy for overcoming negative internal dialogue.

Steve talks about his final season of The Biggest Loser and how his experience with the Auvales family affected him.

Commando Steve recommends these books to get started!

Resilience - Eric Greitens

The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle

Books by Thich Nhat Hanh

Rapid fire questions from the listeners:

Matt - What is your morning routine?

Ted - What are your daily non-negotiables?

Lobenzo - What was it like going from a secretive commando to being in the public eye?

Rob - What is your biggest sacrifice and/or what keeps you motivated?

Mel - How do you create work, life, family and training balance?

Steve answers the rocking chair test.

What does Do Life Better mean to Steve?

Respect for yourself and what it means to be human. Firstly, in your thoughts, and the way you perceive yourself which will give positive emotions. Secondly nutrition, so eating as healthy as possible but also not to deny yourself the tasty things. Thirdly exercise and your body and wellbeing.

Steve’s challenge for the week:

Create some ‘Ma’ which is the Japanese word for space.

You can get in contact with Command Steve at -
http://www.commandosteve.com
Twitter - @commandosteve
Instagram - @commandosteve
Facebook - Commando Steve

To contact us about retreats, leadership training and workshops, visit www.projecthatch.com.au or email us at hello@projecthatch.com.au.

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