{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EFR 958: Why You're Always Stressed (And How Monks Train Their Minds Differently) with Sam Yo","description":"What if the greatest performance upgrade isn't another productivity hack\u2014but learning how to pause Peloton instructor, former Buddhist monk, and author&amp;nbsp;Sam Yo to unpack the principles behind The Monk's Mindset. We explore why stillness has become one of the most overlooked skills in modern life, how creating intentional &quot;mindset moments&quot; can reduce stress and anxiety, and why true peace isn't something you escape to\u2014it's something you learn to carry with you. Follow Sam @yoiamsamyo Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Why We React Instead of Respond 03:55 Audible Sponsor 05:03 Creating Mental Space Between Moments 06:09 What Is The Monk's Mindset? 08:08 Building Daily Structure Through Stillness 09:08 Why Stillness Is the Ultimate Life Optimization Tool 11:14 Can Contentment Kill Ambition? 13:06 Technology Can Either Distract or Support Your Peace 14:06 Service, Purpose &amp;amp; Finding Meaning 16:11 Lessons Learned Living in a Monastery 18:02 Integrity When Nobody Is Watching 19:14 WHOOP Sponsor 20:27 Reflection: The Most Underrated Daily Practice 22:04 Sam Yo's Daily Monk Mindset Protocol 24:31 Handling Stress Without Losing Yourself 27:38 Staying Present During Success 29:14 Can Mindfulness Become Selfish? 30:10 What Happens When Self-Improvement Changes Your Relationships? 32:02 LMNT Sponsor 33:23 A Monk's Perspective on War 35:16 One Practice to Stay Calm During Uncertain Times 36:20 Creativity Through Stillness 38:03 Rapid Fire Questions 42:02 What Ever Forward Means to Sam Yo 43:08 How Social Media Steals Your Peace 43:42 Where to Connect with Sam Yo ----- Episode resources:  FREE 30-day trial of Audible, my favorite audiobook platform 1-month FREE and FREE app for WHOOP activity tracker  FREE variety sample pack with any purchase of LMNT elecrtroytes Watch and subscribe on YouTube  ","author_name":"Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning","author_url":"https:\/\/www.everforwardradio.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42272780\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/0a0a0b\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204634435"}