BCG BrightHouse

BrightHouse Luminary

Crowley Group

Global Director

National Geographic

Anthropologist, Filmmaker, TED Speaker

TED Conferences

Global Speaker. Keynote Addresses include Oxford University, the American Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Institute, and Harvard University.

TED Speaker

Global Innovator | Humanitarian | National Geographic Explorer | United Nations Visionary Award Recipient | TED Speaker

After decades of bridging the world's most remote regions and Fortune 500 boardrooms, 
I've discovered this:

Your internal compass is more accurate than any external map.

As a National Geographic Explorer, 
I've studied navigators who masterfully find their way without GPS, 
maps, or permission. They navigate by trust. By instinct. By knowing.

I empower leaders to do the same.

My Work: 

National Geographic Explorer • Documented navigation mastery across 50+ cultures • UN Visionary Award Recipient • TED Speaker • BCG BrightHouse Luminary advising organizations, including Google through transformation • Author (forthcoming)

Problem: 

Most leaders navigate by committee, consensus, and comparison. 
It creates confusion and uncertainty.

Solution:

Your internal compass leads to clarity and conviction.

Methodology:

1. Navigational Intelligence
Strengthen your internal guidance system 

2. Transition Mastery
Move through change with precision, not panic.

3. Leadership Clarity
Lead by conviction, not consensus 

4. Decision Confidence
Trust your judgment when it matters most

Conclusion:

- Your first instinct holds the answer. 
It's pattern recognition and accumulated experiential knowledge. 

- Consensus dilutes clarity. 
The clearest path comes from internal alignment. 

- Navigation is a skill. 
It can be developed, strengthened, and trusted.

The same principles that guide navigators across 
vast and turbulent seas apply to your strategic decisions, 
career transitions, and leadership challenges.

The most expensive mistake leaders make is following someone else's map.
Your compass works. The question is whether you'll trust it.

🧭 Follow for daily insights on navigating with clarity and conviction.

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From those who’ve experienced my work:

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Ashley Grice, CEO BCG BrightHouse

"Elizabeth is a spellbinding presenter who embodies an inimitable coherence as a daring explorer, visionary, and courageous advocate for cultures around the world."

Dr. Chellie Spiller, Leader-in-Residence, Oxford University

"Elizabeth has greatly honored her cultural heritage. She is superbly qualified for her global quest to find and protect the essence of at-risk cultures." 

Captain Don Walsh, National Geographic, Ocean Elder

Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey

No matter how successful you are, 
treat people badly and it means nothing.

Five minutes taught me what decades of success couldn't.

Early in my career, I wore my best homemade dress, took the hour-and-a-half bus ride to Honolulu, and waited outside a hotel executive's office.

When he finally saw me, he barely looked up.

"You're not a good investment."

Eyes on his papers. Not on me.

Years later, we met again. This time, he looked me in the eye.

"After watching your career soar, I've always regretted not being the one who helped you at the beginning."

Here's what I've learned since then:

Your expertise means nothing if you can't see the human in front of you.

I've watched brilliant executives lose entire teams because they treated people like furniture. Staff quit en masse because no one felt seen.

That hotel executive had 30 years of experience. I had none.

But I had something he didn't: the memory of being invisible.

So I learned to see everyone. The assistant ignored in meetings. The maintenance person others walk past. The intern everyone dismisses.

Not out of kindness. Out of knowing better.

People remember how you made them feel long after they forget what you said.

You can have every degree, every certification, every year of experience. But if you look through people instead of at them, you're already failing.

His five minutes of dismissal cost him a lifetime of connection.

My bus ride in that homemade dress taught me more than any boardroom: people know when you see them, and they know when you don't.

Who needs to know they matter to you today?

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Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey 

National Geographic Explorer | Helping leaders to gain clarity in uncertainty | United Nations Visionary Award | TED Speaker

When the path is unclear,
make yourself the mission.

Last year, I said 'yes' to almost everything.

Speaking engagements that didn't fit my message. 
Partnerships that didn't feel exactly right. 
Projects that left me depleted.

I was chasing what I thought success should look like 
instead of asking what actually mattered to me.

By December, I was exhausted. 
It wasn't the kind of exhaustion a weekend could fix. 
It was the kind you know when something's broken.

So I stopped. 

For six months, I didn't pursue any new opportunities. 
I just focused on getting myself right.

Made exercise non-negotiable. 
Slept 8 hours instead of surviving on 5. 
Faced disappointments I'd been ignoring.

Nothing dramatic happened at first. 
But slowly, things shifted.

The work that felt forced before started feeling natural. 
Invitations came that aligned with what I cared about. 

Collaborations emerged with people 
who energized rather than drained me.

Here's what changed:

When you don't know what path to take, 
the answer isn't out there. 

It's in becoming the version of yourself 
who can see clearly.

Every wrong turn I took came from a depleted, 
unclear version of me. 

Every exhausting pursuit was about proving 
something instead of building something meaningful.

When you get yourself right first, everything changes. 
Your energy shifts. What you attract gets better. 

The path becomes visible 
because you're ready to see it.

Most leaders I know spend huge amounts 
on strategy. But they're strategizing 
from burnout. Deciding from confusion.

Here's what actually works: 

Pick one thing your body's been asking for 
and do it for 30 days. 

Not meditation if you hate sitting still. 
Not 5am workouts 
if you're not a morning person. 

Stop fixing your calendar before your sleep. 
Stop optimizing your content before 
you process what's actually bothering you. 

Stop planning your next move 
when you can barely think straight.

The version of you that's rested and clear 
already knows where to go. 
You just can't hear it yet.

But you will.

What's one thing you've been ignoring?

Share this with those who are exhausted 
from chasing the wrong things.

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join me, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

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The loudest voice in the room is rarely the wisest one.

I learned this watching my father in meetings. While everyone else debated and talked over each other, he'd sit quietly. Then he'd speak once, and the room would shift. Problem solved.

Years later, after studying leaders across different companies and cultures, I kept seeing the same pattern.

The people who talk the most are usually the most nervous. They rush to fill silence because it makes them uncomfortable.

The confident ones listen first. They gather information before they speak.

There's a difference between being quiet and being passive. The leaders I've watched aren't sitting back because they have nothing to say. They're observing. They're connecting ideas others miss. And when they do speak, it actually moves things forward.

Here's what I've noticed about people who think 
deeply:

They'll interrupt themselves mid-sentence if they realize they're wrong. Most people double down. Deep thinkers course-correct in real time.

They reference something you said three conversations ago. They're not just hearing you. They're building a mental map of how you think.

They get quiet when everyone else gets loud. Not because they're intimidated. Because they're watching the room dynamics play out before deciding where to add weight.

Instead of trying to time your responses, try this.

When someone finishes talking, let your first instinct pass. That's usually your ego or anxiety talking. Wait for the second thought. That's where your actual thinking lives.

If you catch yourself preparing your answer while someone's still speaking, stop. You're not listening. You're performing.

And if the silence gets uncomfortable, let it. The best conversations I've had started after someone got brave enough to sit in the quiet.

If you found this helpful, share it with those learning to lead differently.

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Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

Minutes are pieces of a life.
Look who's handing you theirs.

This Thanksgiving, I am thinking about gratitude
 in a different way.

"Appreciate those who give you their time.
 It is not just time.
 It is a piece of their life."

Not the meetings.
Not the quick calls.
The real moments.

To my mentor, who pushed me to write a keynote
I did not believe I had it in me.
Then spent hours revising it
until it became more than either of us imagined.

To the coach who taught me martial arts at dawn,
sending 6 am messages,
 walking me through each step
 like it was the middle of the day.

To the friend who stayed close after surgery,
 awake through hard nights,
 steady through painful setbacks.

When someone gives you their time,
they choose you over every other 
demand on their attention.

They give you a piece of life
they'll never see again.

They weren't just giving hours.
They were giving their heartbeats 
they'll never get back.

We thank people for gifts.
For opportunities.
For kindness.

But do we really see
the magnitude of their time?

In a world chasing "more,"
one truth is unchanging:

Time is the only currency
that doesn't return.

You can make more money.
Find new chances.
Meet new people.

But those long afternoons
someone spent teaching you.

Those early mornings
they chose you over rest,
are pieces of a finite life.

They decided you were worth it.

So this Thanksgiving, my gratitude is simple.

Not just for what people gave me,
but for who they chose to be
in my presence.

For the parts of their journey
they allowed me to witness.

For the moments they could have been
anywhere else, with anyone else,
and still chose here.

Your presence is your rarest gift.
Where you place it matters.
Who receives it matters even more.

Look around your table this week,
virtual or physical.

These are not only people sharing a meal.
They're sharing their existence.

That's not just time.
It's love.

Who deserves your gratitude?

Share this with someone
whose time changed your life.

If you found this valuable,
join me, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey, for more.

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The right people don’t try to rebuild you.
They remind you you were never broken.

It took me decades to understand this.

I used to think relationships required work.
Constant effort. Endless compromise.
Walking on eggshells.

Then I met people who felt like oxygen.

No performance required.
No masks needed.
Just me, fully seen.

Here's how you recognize them:

• They celebrate your wins.
With genuine joy.
Your success is their happiness.

• They remember small things.
The book you mentioned.
Details that say: I see you.

• They respect your boundaries.
Your "no" is enough.
Your limits are sacred.

• You feel energized after seeing them.
Not exhausted. Not depleted.
You leave fuller than you arrived.

• They listen without defending.
They hear your hurt
without making it about them.

• They allow you to be fully yourself.
Your joys. Your sorrows.
All of you belongs.

• They make you feel safe.
Not just physically.
Emotionally. Spiritually.

• You don't have to edit yourself.
No watching what you say.
No calculating responses.

• They support your goals.
Even when it means less of them.
Your dreams matter.

I spent years accepting less.
Calling it normal.

It's not.

The right people feel like home.
The one you deserved.

They don't complete you.
They witness you completing yourself.

They don't fix you.
They create space for you to heal.

They don't need you small.
They celebrate you expanding.

Here's what changed everything:

1. I stopped explaining myself
to people committed to debating.

2. I stopped shrinking
for people who needed me small.

3. I stopped apologizing
for taking up space.

Now I protect my energy
like the precious resource it is.

The people who belong stayed.
The ones who didn't were lessons.

You deserve people who:

- Match your energy
- Honor your journey  
- Celebrate your becoming

Life's too short
for relationships that require
you to be less than you are.

The right people will find you.
But first, you must know your worth.

Who feels like oxygen for you?

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share with those who deserve more.

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with clarity, join me, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

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The calmest person in a crisis 
sees options others miss. 
Clarity is a quiet superpower. 

My mentor was missing for 26 days.
His village mourned. 
His family assumed he was gone.

Then he returned.

A storm had hit hard while he was at sea. 

No instruments. 
No rescue coming. 
Just open ocean.

He didn't panic. 
He found his center. 
He navigated home.

That's what made him a master. 
Not the calm voyages. 
The storms.

Fair weather will never make you a master.

He taught me something I carry into my work. 
Into every high stakes decision. 
Into moments when pressure mounts.

Chaos creates chaos. 
Calm creates clarity.

When conditions get rough, most people grip tighter. 

React faster. 
Force decisions.

That's when they lose their bearings.

The skill isn't speed. 
It's stillness.

Navigators learn to access a still point. 

Where the mind's logic meets the heart's knowing. 

From there, you see what reaction hides.

I've watched leaders destroy years of work. 
In ten reactive minutes.

Angry emails sent instantly. 
Bridges burned in frustration.

I've watched others hold steady under fire. 
Find paths no one else could see.

The difference was never intelligence. 
It was internal weather.

Your mind is like water. 

Stirred, you see nothing. 
Still, you see everything.

Pressure makes you reactive. 
Peace makes you responsive.

The pause that feels slow in the moment. 
Often saves months of correction.

You don't have to respond immediately. 
You have to respond clearly.

Those are rarely the same thing.

What decision needs your calm today?

If you found this helpful, share it with those 
who are facing a difficult decision.

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Someone you know is fighting an invisible war.
Choose to lift them today.

I worked with an executive
at Google some years back.

Brilliant guy. His team loved him.
Strong leader in every way.

But something was wrong.

His energy would tank around 3 pm.
He'd lose focus during big decisions.
By evening calls, his patience was gone.

Not because of the work.
But because of what he was doing
when no one was watching.

He finally told me what his calendar
couldn't show:

4 hours of sleep most nights.
No workouts because meetings
always ran over.

Living on coffee and whatever
was in the conference room.

Eating dinner at his desk at 10 pm.
Telling his family "next
quarter will be better."

His neglected health became a problem.

We didn't touch his leadership approach.
We changed the invisible stuff:

-Saying 'no' faster to misaligned people.
-Protecting his sleep as a vital asset.
-Scheduling non-negotiable thinking time.

Three months in, the change was real.

His afternoon energy matched his mornings.
Decisions came faster and clearer.
His presence felt different, steadier, more grounded.

But here's what stayed with me most:

From the outside, this guy looked fine.
Successful. Respected. In control.

But inside he was drowning.

No one knew because he never showed it.
Because leaders aren't supposed to struggle.
Because admitting you're barely keeping it together
feels like failure.

That's when I realized something:

Everyone around us is carrying something we can't see.

The colleague who snapped in the meeting.
The friend who's been distant lately.
The person who seems fine but isn't.

We're all fighting invisible battles.

And sometimes, one kind word is the difference
between someone breaking 
and someone breaking through.

I started noticing it more after working with him.

- How a simple "you good?" can open a real conversation.
- How checking in without agenda can 
change someone's week.
- How being present for 5 minutes can mean more than 
talking for an hour.

We spend so much time managing perception.
Trying to look like we have it together.
Forgetting that everyone else is doing the same thing.

What if we stopped pretending?

What if we asked the real questions?
What if we shared the real struggles?
What if we lifted each other up instead of comparing?

You don't need a title to do this.
You don't need permission to care.

Just pay attention.
Just reach out.
Just be real.

Who can you check in on today?

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Walk like you just got good news.
Talk like the world is listening.

Energy is magnetic.
Your confidence will bend reality.

I learned this the hard way.

Years ago, my film premiered
with the Honolulu Symphony.
It received praise. And criticism.

Public. Painful. Unrelenting.

I had two choices:
1. To shrink from the noise.
2. Or stand in my truth.

So I made a quiet decision.
I would walk into every room
like my work mattered.

Like the praise was louder than the pain.
Like I belonged there.

Shoulders back.
Eyes clear.
Energy steady.

Then something shifted.

New invitations arrived.
Better projects found me.
Stronger allies appeared.

Here’s what I saw:

Confidence is not a costume.
It’s a way of moving.

It doesn’t wait for proof.
It becomes the proof.

When you move differently,
life responds differently.

Walk like you're headed
somewhere important.
People will be attracted to you.

Speak like your words matter.
People will lean in to listen.

Act like life is working with you.
You'll start to notice that it is.

I've tested this around the world.
In boardrooms. On stages.
Through criticism. Through triumph.

The pattern is clear.
People who expect good things
see what others miss.

They reach for chances others leave.
They build momentum others never start.

Not because they’re lucky.
But because they’re ready.

Critics will always exist.
But they'll only win
if you back down.

Walk like you've already won.
Talk like you matter.
Move like good news is on its way.

What’s one change you can make?

Repost for those who are ready to shift.

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I sent a letter to someone completely out of my league.

A powerful LA producer scouting Hawaii for a major network series.

Me? I was barely scraping by as an independent documentary producer.

No savings. No connections. No business writing.

I wrote anyway.

I couldn't stand watching from the sidelines, doing nothing, while an opportunity was coming to town.

The producer responded. Asked to meet. We talked about island life, my family, growing up here. Nothing about his show. I figured I'd wasted his time.

Three months later, my phone rang.

He'd written our conversation into his script. Created a character based on me. In the process, I auditioned and was eventually cast as the female lead the series.

That letter I almost talked myself out of sending became the turning point.

Recently, I've thought about that moment a lot. What made the difference wasn't talent or timing or luck.

It was just trying when it felt "too big" a dream.

Most people stop right before something shifts. I've done it myself. You get tired of rejection. Tired of hoping. Tired of feeling foolish.

But one day, after many failed attempts, something works differently. You're not desperate anymore.

You've learned what doesn't work. You try softer, smarter, with less attachment to the outcome.

Failure isn't wasted effort. It's data.

The rejection taught me something important. Closed doors showed me which ones to stop knocking on. Every "no" refined what I'd try next.

The producer told me later why he responded to my letter: "Most people sent resumes. You sent a story. Most people listed qualifications. You shared perspective."

I wasn't being strategic. I was just being myself because I had nothing left to lose.

When you try one more time, you're different than you were before. The heartache changed you. The frustration taught you. The failure gave you information other people don't have.

Use it.

I watch brilliant people quit right before their breakthrough. They've tried everything, they say. But they've tried everything once. They haven't tried everything with what they know now.

Your next attempt won't look like your last one. Growth, not desperation.

Zero attempts guarantee zero results. One more attempt might change everything.

Who's your version of that producer? The person you think is out of your league but you're going to reach out to anyway?

If you found this helpful, share it with those who need permission to try again.

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I wasn’t ready. I did it anyway. 
That’s when everything changed.

Years ago, I accepted a job
I wasn't qualified for.
On paper, at least.

Others had better credentials.
More experience.
Stronger resumes.

During the interview, they asked:
"Why should we choose you?"

I told the truth:

"I don't know everything.
But I'll outwork everyone.
I’ll find what others miss."

They took the chance.
I took the leap.

Those first months were brutal.
Everyone else seemed to know more.
They moved faster. Spoke louder.

I wanted to quit daily.
Instead, I studied nightly.

These lessons saved me:

LESSON 1: 
Your difference is your advantage.

Stop trying to be a better version of them.
Be the only version of you.

Action: 
List 3 things you bring that others don't.
Focus there. Obsessively.

LESSON 2: 
Make your weakness your teacher

Every gap showed me where to grow.
Every struggle taught me resilience.
Every mistake became wisdom.

Action: 
Pick your biggest weakness.
Study it for 15 minutes daily.
In 90 days, it won't be a weakness.

LESSON 3: 
Build bridges, not walls.

I couldn't win by competing.
I won by connecting.
By making everyone better.

Action: 
Help one person daily.
No agenda. No expectation.

LESSON 4: 
Document everything

I kept notes on every lesson.
My struggles became my roadmap.

Action: 
End each day with this question:
"What did today teach me?" 

That role I wasn't ready for
launched my career.

Not because I was qualified.
But because I was willing.

Every expert was once unqualified.
Every master was once a disaster.
Every leader was once terrified.

The difference is
they started anyway.

Your inexperience isn't a liability.
It's your superpower.

If there’s a job you're not ready for,
take it.

If there’s an opportunity that scares you,
grab it.

If there’s a dream that feels too big,
embrace it.

You don’t need to be ready.
You need to be willing.

Ready is a luxury.
Brave is a choice.

Choose brave.
The universe is waiting.

What will you say yes to?

Repost for someone willing to say “yes.”
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Critics reveal more about themselves than you.
You’ll never be judged by someone doing more.

It's often the people going nowhere
who have something to say.

I’ve noticed this pattern everywhere.

When I launched my first expedition, 
explorers cleared the path. 
Doubters waited for me to fail.

When I started speaking publicly, 
speakers cheered me. 
Critics judged me.

When I started writing, 
authors opened doors. 
Skeptics dismissed my voice.

Builders encourage building.
They know how hard the first brick is.

Climbers encourage climbing.
They remember the bottom.

Creators encourage creating.
They understand the blank page.

The critics will list every reason you'll fail.

Not because they're wiser.
But because your courage 
mirrors their fear.

Your action exposes their excuses.
Your progress threatens their comfort.

Here's what I've learned:

Criticism from the sidelines
is just noise from the stands.

The players are too busy playing
to tear down your game.

People doing the work
want you to succeed.

They've felt the fear you're facing.
They've fought the doubts you're fighting.
They've walked the path you're starting.

They'll share the shortcuts.
Open the doors.
Light the way.

Choose whose voices matter.

Listen to those who've been there.
Learn from those still going.
Ignore those who never started.

Your dreams don't need everyone's approval.
Just courage and a first step.

Who's cheering you on?

Repost for those taking their first step.

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Surround yourself with people
who have bigger goals than you.

Ambition is contagious.

I learned this later in life.
Luckily it wasn’t too late.

Growing up, my sister and I
were the dreamers in our family.

The ones talking about possibilities
while others talked about problems.

The ones seeing further
while others saw barriers.

Then we changed rooms.

I moved to California where people 
were building empires
while I was building projects.

People thinking globally
while I was thinking locally.

People planing decades ahead
while I was planning quarters.

At first, I felt small.
Then I felt something shift.

Their normal became my new baseline.
Their minimum became my starting point.
Their casual wins became my next goals.

Here's what happens when you're
the smallest dreamer in the room:

Your impossible becomes inevitable.
What seemed unreachable last year
becomes this year's checklist.

Your excuses evaporate.
Hard to claim it can't be done
when someone next to you did it twice.

Your timeline accelerates.
Their urgency becomes your urgency.
Their pace becomes your pace.

Your standards elevate.
Good enough stops being enough.
Excellence becomes the expectation.

Your vision expands.
You stop thinking in limits.
You start thinking in multiples.

I used to worry about being the least 
accomplished person at the table.

Now I seek those tables out.

The people you spend time with
determine the thoughts you think.

Small goals are just as contagious
as big ones.

Comfort is just as contagious
as courage.

Choose your exposure wisely.

Find the people who make
your biggest dreams
look like starting points.

The ones whose failures teach more 
than others' successes.

Not to feel inferior.
But to feel inspired.

Not to shrink.
But to stretch.

Your potential isn't fixed.
It's influenced.

By every conversation.
Every room you enter.

If everyone around you
is comfortable where they are,
you will be too.

If everyone around you
is reaching for more,
you will too.

This isn't about comparison.
It's about the environment.

You don't need permission.
You need examples of what's possible.

Protect your ambition
by choosing your circle carefully.

Five years from now,
you'll be the average
of the dreams you're exposed to today.

Not because you're not enough.
Because you're capable of more.

Who's raising your ceiling?

If you found this valuable, 
share it with those who dare to dream.

For more insights on mindset,
join me, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

Perspective is your hidden power.
99% of people never use it.

During the hardest year of my life, 
I thought everything was falling apart.

Years later, I realized
everything was falling into place.
I just couldn't see it yet.

Perspective isn't about being positive.
It's about being precise.

Watch what happens when you shift your lens:

1. Obstacles become opportunities
Every closed door teaches you
to build your own.

2. Struggles become strength
The weight that nearly breaks you
builds muscles you didn't know you had.

3. Setbacks become stepping stones
Each failure shows you 
what doesn't work.

4. Rejection becomes resilience
Every "no" redirects you.
It’s protection in disguise.

5. Shadows reveal hidden truth
Your shadows hold your compass.
Pay attention.

6. Mistakes become masterclasses
Your biggest errors become
your greatest teachings.

7. Fears become fuel for courage
What scares you most
shows you where to grow.

8. Pain becomes purpose
Your deepest wounds can be
the most valuable gifts.

After decades of working
with leaders around the world,
I've learned:

The hardest season prepares you
for your highest calling.

This isn't wishful thinking.
It’s strategic thinking.

Nothing is happening to you.
Everything is happening for you.

You just need the right lens.

Your current struggle
isn’t your story's end.
It's your story's turning point.

Choose your lens wisely.
Your future depends on it.

Share this with someone who needs it.

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I lost my husband to cancer when I was 50.
Lost our company at 51.

Grief and financial uncertainty arrived together, 
uninvited and overwhelming.

I had two choices: 

Let the losses define the rest of my life, 
or choose to see a future of possibility.

That season taught me something 
I now see everywhere in my work: 

The difference between a heavy heart 
and a peaceful one isn't circumstance. 
It's perspective.

And perspective is always a choice.

Problems hide possibilities.

When funding fell through for one of my projects, 
I saw a closed door. 

Then I chose to see an invitation to innovate. 
That "problem" led to my most meaningful work.

Now when something goes wrong, 
I write down the problem. 

Next to it, I write: 

"This is teaching me..." 
It's a small shift that changes everything.

Gratitude is a practice, not a feeling.

Fear and faith require equal energy.

I've stood before audiences of thousands. 
The fear never fully disappears. 

But worrying takes the same effort as preparing. 
One paralyzes. One empowers.

When fear rises, I ask: 
"What can I actually control here?" 
Then I focus only on that.

Your morning mind shapes your entire day.
Before dawn presentations or difficult conversations, 

I protect my first thoughts. No emails. No news. 
Just intention about who I choose to be.

Those five minutes determine the next twelve hours.
You can't control what happens. 
But you absolutely control how you see it.

And how you see it changes everything that follows.

Share this to inspire those at a crossroads.

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Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

Visual Credit: @acalltoleap

Transformation isn't complicated.

Waiting for it is.

Most people think change happens in one big moment.

The decision. The commitment. The declaration.

But that's not how it works.

Real transformation starts small.

It begins with a thought that won't leave you alone. 
Something you keep thinking about at 2am 
or during your commute.

Then one day, you act on it.

Not perfectly. Not dramatically. Just once.

You make a choice that feels different 
from your usual pattern.

Maybe you wake up at 6am 
instead of hitting snooze three times.

Or you send that cold email 
you've been putting off for weeks.

Or you skip the group lunch 
and spend 30 minutes writing instead.

Then you do it again. And again.

At first, it takes effort. You have to remind yourself.
You have to push through resistance.

The first month of writing my doctoral dissertation
was messy and overwhelming.

Half the time I stared at a blank screen.
The other half I deleted everything.

But slowly, it got easier.

What once required willpower became routine.
What felt unnatural started to feel normal.

By week three, I woke up before my alarm.
By month two, my fingers moved across
the keyboard without thinking.

Eventually, I started trusting the process.

I became who I envisioned myself to be.
A Doctor of Philosophy, an anthropologist
specializing in ethno-navigation.

The gap between who you are
and who you want to be isn't crossed in one leap.

It's crossed in small steps,
repeated until they become part of you.

What's one small step you can take?

If you found this valuable, share it with 
those daring to take the next step.

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join me, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

Silence hits differently at 2 a.m. 
2025 proved it. 
Grief confirmed it.

This year I lost family members. 
Two dear friends who felt like family. 
The world feels heavier than I remember.

I used to think mindset was something you worked on 
when life was stable. When you had time. 
When things were calm.

I was wrong.

You become unstoppable when you work on things 
people can't take away from you. 

Your mindset. Character. Personality.

These aren't luxuries. 

When I was younger, I took my inner strength 
for granted. Thought it would always be there. 
Like breathing.

Now I know better.

1. My days include meditation and prayer. 
Not for enlightenment. But for steadiness. 
I pray like I’m building a foundation, because I am.

2. What became clear in the darkness
is that we can't control how long we're here. 
We can only be present for whatever time we're given.

3. More than ever I listen deeply. Really listen. 
Not waiting for my turn to speak.
Just present to what someone is saying.

4. Work used to be a priority. 
Productivity. Accomplishment. 
Staying on top of things.

Now, work serves life. 
Not the other way around.

5. Every moment feels more precious 
because I finally understand. They are.

Your character isn't built in the good times. 
It's forged when things fall apart 
and you choose who to become.

Your personality isn't decoration. 
It's how you show up when 
showing up feels impossible.

Your mindset isn't positive thinking. 
It's the quiet decision to keep going 
when stopping would be easier.

Build these while you can. 
Strengthen them before you need them.

Because one night, alone with your grief, 
you'll realize: These are the things
that can't be taken. They're the things that last.

What are you strengthening that no one can take?

Repost for those navigating their own storms.

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for daily insights on Mindset and Mastery.

The loudest opinions often come 
from those who never dared.

Everyone has a point of view
about your journey.
Few have actually taken it.

I learned this the hard way.

When I started exploring,
everyone had advice.

"Too dangerous."
"Not practical."
"What about security?"

These warnings came from people
who never left their comfort zone.

Never took a risk.
Never followed their calling.

The loudest critics often have
the least experience.

They'll tell you exactly why
your dream won't work.

Based on fears, not facts.
Based on their limits, not yours.

Who NOT to listen to:

- People who never tried.
They're protecting their own choices,
not protecting you.

- People who quit early.
They need you to fail
to justify their surrender.

- People who play small.
They can't imagine big
because they never dared.

Who TO listen to:

- People who've walked your path.
They know the actual terrain,
not the imagined dangers.

- People still climbing.
They remember the struggle
and share real wisdom.

- People who celebrate courage.
They understand the cost
of an un-lived life.

I spent years asking permission
from people who couldn't grant it.

Seeking approval
from those who never approved
of their own dreams.

Now I know:

Your gut knows more
than their fear.

Your instinct sees further
than their caution.

Your vision matters more
than their comfort.

The first 90 days of anything new:

Trust yourself completely.
Learn from those ahead.
Ignore the noise behind.

That's it.
That's the formula.

Most warnings you'll receive
aren't about your journey.

They're about the journey
others were too scared to take.

They're projecting their limits
onto your potential.

Don't let them.

The path forward requires
selective listening.

Choose your advisors
by their scars,
not their theories.

By their attempts,
not their opinions.

By their courage,
not their caution.

Your dream threatens
those who abandoned theirs.

Build anyway.

Who are you listening to?

If you found this valuable, 
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You can’t silence people. 
You can silence their access.

Last month a collaboration landed in my inbox. 
Interesting work. Good people. I wanted it.

But I'd just gotten results from my doctor. Elevated 
cortisol. A sign I was running on fumes. My body
was asking me to stop. Thankfully, I listened.

I said 'no.'

I turned off cable news the same week. 
The constant political coverage was draining me.
Stillness was more important than staying informed.

For years I put work ahead of my family. 
I said 'yes' to projects that cost me time at home. 
I thought that was dedication. It was depletion.

If we don't protect our health first, 
we can't show up for anyone else. 

This is what I've learned to do...

1. Say 'no' and mean it.

That collaboration looked perfect on paper, but my 
body knew more than the 'over-achiever' in me. 

I turned it down without explaining. 
Some doors need to stay closed.

2. Control what's being consumed.

Cable news was making me anxious, 
so I stopped watching. Not disconnected. 
Just selective. Your inputs shape your energy.

3. Set boundaries before burning out.

Boundaries teach people how to reach you. 
The ones who care will follow them. 
The ones who don't were never for you.

4. Stop fighting every battle.

Not every argument needs your voice. 
Not every crisis needs your attention. 
Protect your reserves for what matters most.

5. Guard the mind.

I used to let everything in. 
Now I ask: does this serve me? 
Most of it doesn't.

You can't outsource this work. 
Peace is grows through small,
consistent choices even when it's hard.

Repost for those who want 
to protect their peace.

For more on Mastery and Mindset, 
join me, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

I lost someone last week who taught me to read stars.

He was a navigator in Hawaii. One of the greats.

I was planning to call him after Thanksgiving. Tell him I'd be home in January and we'd catch up properly. I wanted to thank him for everything he taught me.

Thanksgiving morning, I found out he died the night before.

All those things I wanted to say will never be said to him. That gratitude I was saving for the right moment never got expressed.

Milton "Shorty" Bertelmann taught me to read more than just stars. He taught me to read myself. To navigate my fears. Find my own courage.

I never told him that part. I was saving it for later.

And now I'm thinking about all the other "laters" I keep creating.

That morning conversation you keep putting off eventually becomes an empty chair at the table.

You really do lose interest in things. The book you're excited about writing today feels less urgent in six months. The project that lights you up right now? It fades.

Your energy at 8am isn't the same as your energy at 8pm. The clarity you have right now gets muddy by evening.

Kids grow up fast. Parents get older while you're making plans to visit "next month." Friends drift away when you keep saying "let's catch up when things quiet down."

Life doesn't end dramatically. It just goes by quietly, one postponed moment at a time.

Just like navigation, life requires reading the signs in front of you and acting on them. Not waiting for perfect conditions. Not saving gratitude for later.

That conversation I was planning for January is now something I'll regret.

So I'm making that call I've been putting off. Thanking people today instead of next week. Having the hard conversation now instead of waiting for the perfect time.

Not because I'm being dramatic about mortality. Just because "later" keeps not showing up the way I think it will.

If you found this helpful, share it with those who need the reminder to act now.

For more on Mastery and Mindset, join me, 
Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

I used to overthink everything.
Presence made me unshakeable.

It's your most underrated power.

When critics attacked my film work publicly, I chose silence. Not because I had no response, but because I'd finally learned that composure is far more effective.

Through decades of navigating uncertainty, I've discovered what actually creates real, lasting confidence.

Look people in the eyes. No matter who they are.

During an important meeting with television producer Steven Bochco and his team, I could feel the skepticism in the room. Instead of looking past the group, I connected with each person. Eye contact isn't confrontation. It's confirmation that you belong there.

Never answer immediately.

Early in my career, I rushed every response, desperate to prove I knew enough. Now I pause. Breathe. Consider. Those three seconds of silence carry more weight than rushed words ever could.

Keep your struggles private. Not secret, just private.

When I lost my husband and our company, I shared with those who mattered. Not for sympathy, but for support. Your struggles aren't social currency.

Stay calm when others can't.

During meetings at the United Nations, one committee member challenged me continually. Every question designed to destabilize. I responded with steadiness, to dismissal with data. Composure isn't weakness.

Dress with intention.

Your appearance is your first statement. Make it consciously. Clean, considered, comfortable. When you respect your presentation, others respond accordingly.

Speak slowly.

I learned this giving keynotes: speakers who rush lose the room. Those who pace their words own it. When you speak slowly, people lean in.

Stop caring what they think.

I spent years editing myself for imaginary critics. The truth is most people are consumed with their own concerns to judge yours.

Accept without reacting.

Research funding that disappeared. Partnerships that dissolved. Opportunities that vanished.

I learned to acknowledge without attachment, accept without anger, move forward without resentment.

Create your vision. Follow it.

At 43, I was a student again, starting my doctorate when everyone said it was too late.

At 50, I rebuilt everything when it would've been easier to retire. Your vision doesn't need validation.

These aren't techniques for impression. They're foundations for peace.

The film critics who attacked my work taught me my greatest lesson: when you know who you are, what others think becomes irrelevant. When you trust your vision, their doubts can't derail it.

Master these principles not to impress anyone, but to become immovable.

If you found this helpful, share it with those ready to build real, lasting confidence.

For more on Mastery and Mindset, join me, 
Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey.

Visla Credit: Mindsets

I work with entrepreneurs who want to perform at a high level without sacrificing their health in the process.

Running a business asks a lot from your body.
Early starts. Long hours. Constant pressure. Travel.
Over time it chips away at your strength, your energy, and your focus.

I know that journey first-hand.

Years ago, I looked strong on the outside but was falling apart behind the scenes.
Persistent pain, no structure, and energy levels that didn’t match the demands of my work.

Rebuilding my own health transformed everything.

Over the past decade, I’ve helped over 100 entrepreneurs, directors, and high-level professionals do the same through a personalised, pain-free performance approach built for people who operate at a high level.

Here’s what one client had to say:

“I have been training with Mark for three and a half years, and I have lost 25lbs and gained a lot of muscle in the process. He is incredibly kind and thoughtful and in my opinion, the very best there is… it’s also true that he has sorted out problems that I had with my shoulder and knees… my hero.”

— Jasper Conran OBE
(Fashion legend & serial entrepreneur)

My work focuses on helping you build a body that becomes an asset to your business and your life.

Here’s what we work on together:

• Eliminating pain that disrupts your momentum
• Building strength that supports the demands of leadership
• Creating clarity through simple, effective routines
• Improving sleep, energy, and resilience so you can perform consistently
• Designing a plan that fits your schedule, travel, and stress levels

This is not surface-level fitness.
This is long-term health, longevity, and performance for people who want to lead from the front.

If you want to build a stronger, energised, pain-free body that supports your goals, here are three ways I can help:

1. The Wellness Report
A free weekly health and performance newsletter read by 5k+.
https://www.markgray.uk/newsletter

2) 1:1 High-Performance Coaching
Built around your lifestyle, calendar, and goals.
https://www.markgray.uk/1-1-coaching

3) Ultimate Health Guide
A practical starting point using the same principles I teach my private clients.
https://www.markgray.uk/ultimate-health-fitness-guide

Let’s build a body you can call an asset.

Mark Gray

Excellent health is a game.

You either win.
Or you lose.

There’s no pause button. No respawn. No second run-through.

To stack the odds in your favour.
Simplicity needs to become your best friend.

And the truth is, most entrepreneurs overcomplicate health without meaning to.

Nothing is quite as simple as these 7 health habits:

1️⃣ Walk more
↳ Movement is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to improve your physical and mental health. Aim for 8,000-10,000 steps daily and enjoy the benefits of better energy, mood, and recovery.

2️⃣ Zone-2 cardio 
↳ This steady, low-intensity work improves heart health, endurance, and metabolic efficiency. Think brisk walks, cycling, or jogging, where you can still hold a conversation

3️⃣ Strength training
↳ Build muscle, protect your joints, and increase your resilience to injuries. Strength training isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s your key to ageing well and staying independent.

4️⃣ Protein with all your meals 
↳ Prioritising protein keeps you fuller for longer, supports muscle repair, and sustains energy levels throughout the day.

5️⃣ Breathe through your nose
↳ Nose breathing improves oxygen uptake, reduces stress, and boosts focus. It’s a small shift with big payoffs for your performance and well-being.

6️⃣ Early morning sunlight exposure 
↳ Exposing yourself to natural light in the morning helps regulate your circadian rhythm, improve sleep quality, and enhance mood. Take your coffee outside and soak it in.

7️⃣ Use mistakes for future decisions
↳ Your health journey will be full of setbacks, failures, and mistakes. Rather than feeling stuck, use them to fuel your future decisions and guarantee further progress.

Enhancing your life through health & fitness is a no-brainer.

Simple habits like these turn the distant dream of a healthier life into your new reality.

❓ Is there another habit that you would add in?
♻️ Reshare if you found this helpful.

- Mark

High-Performance Health Coach for Entrepreneurs | Pain-Free Performance Specialist | Turning Busy Founders Into Stronger, Energised, High-Performing Leaders | 100s of Lives Changed

The highest-performing founders I coach don’t succeed by accident.

They succeed because they treat their health like they treat their business.

With intention, strategy, and follow-through.

After transforming the health of 8–9 figure founders for over 5 years…

And working with hundreds of clients…

Here’s what the most successful all have in common. They:

1.	Tell their family, friends, & team about their health commitment.
2.	Educate themselves so their decisions are informed, not blind.
3. Get comfortable with setbacks.
4.	Accept that progress isn’t linear.
5.	Schedule rest after intense periods of work.
6.	Eat 1.2–2g of protein per kg of their ideal bodyweight.
7.	Track core health metrics: HRV, RHR, BP, testosterone, cholesterol.
8.	Track non-scale progress — energy, clothing fit, photos.
9.	Make walking part of their identity.
10.	Work relentlessly on eliminating aches and pains.
11.	Practise nasal breathing and use mouth tape when sleeping.
12.	Complete 3 full-body strength sessions every week.
13.	Set a non-negotiable minimum for sleep, no less than 6.5 hours.
14.	Work on their self-limiting beliefs.
15.	Review past failures and identify what worked and what didn’t.
16.	Hire a coach with a proven record of helping people like them.
17.	Schedule workouts, walks, rest days, stretching, and cooking.
18.	Encourage their team to engage in health and fitness.
19.	Manage stress proactively, not reactively.
20.	Eat mostly whole foods — at least 80 percent.
21.	Ask for sauce on the side & choose grilled meats when eating out.
22.	Stay consistent when travelling instead of letting routines fall apart.
23.	Limit alcohol to 2–3 times a month.
24.	Enjoy the process — not just the results.
25.	Carry water at all times, ideally not in plastic.
26.	Choose forms of cardio they enjoy so they actually stick with them.
27.	Avoid burpees at all costs. Sensible choice.
28.	Raise their personal standards & hold themselves accountable daily.
29.	Do Zone 2 cardio weekly for 30–60 minutes.
30.	Stretch at least every other day.
31.	Take 10–20g of creatine daily.
32.	Sprint and jump weekly to stay athletic for life.

These habits don’t just create physical change…
They create identity change.

If you want the health, energy, & longevity of a top performer,
This is the blueprint.

❓Which one are you adding next?
♻️ Repost to help more people build real, lasting health.

– Mark

P.S. The hike we went on last week had the most immense views.

If you've got air in your lungs.

A beat in your heart.

And fire in your belly.

It's NEVER too late to reclaim your health.

Some of my most successful clients ever started with me in their late 50s and early 60s.

When the mind is young enough → The body will follow.

You don't need the perfect workout programme to hit the gym.
Or the perfect meal plan to start losing weight.

You just need to take that first step.
Then the next one.
Then one more after that...

Before you know it, you'll be so far ahead of where you started.
You can't see the start line.

You don't need to have a master plan to get started.
But you do need to start to become a master.

Don't kick yourself for waiting for the 'perfect' time.

Move now. 
Fix as you go along. 
Thank yourself later.

TED Talk over ✌️

Mark

After 10 years of coaching and thousands of hours of 1-1 sessions.

I’ve noticed a scary trend.

Those who continually choose this one thing in life…

See their health suffer the most.

Your comfort zone is where your:

Dreams go to die
Mindset weakens
Body crumbles

The more you stay there, the harder everything becomes.
Training feels heavier.
Nutrition feels harder.
Sleep becomes worse.
Stress hits quicker.

Not because you are incapable.
But because your mind stops getting the stimulus it needs to stay sharp.

The comfort zone steals your edge without you noticing.
Day by day.
Choice by choice.

This is terrible news for any entrepreneur.
It’s even worse news for the health of an entrepreneur.

But you can flip this fast by making small,
intentional decisions that pull you back into growth.

Here are three steps that make the biggest shift:

✅ Choose one thing each day that feels slightly uncomfortable and do it before anything else.

✅ Protect a non negotiable training slot in your calendar and stick to it even on low motivation days. (My best clients do this)

✅ End each day by asking one question ⤵
Where did I avoid discomfort today & how will I handle it better tomorrow?

Build that mindset and your health follows.

↑ Energy climbs
↑ Consistency returns
↑ Progress becomes predictable again

And you feel like you’re back in control.

➕ P.S. If you’re ready to break out of your comfort zone and take back control of your health this month, you need to be in my webinar next week.

→ Join me on 10th December, and I’ll teach you the exact strategy my top entrepreneurs use to stay disciplined, resilient, and consistent through the festive chaos.

https://lnkd.in/ePMC7YEi

No fluff.
Real tools you can use the same day.

Feeling unhealthy feels awful.

But you don’t need to wait for the perfect week to change.

Instead, build one tiny thing today.

A walk.
A stretch.
A workout.
A new habit.
A nutritious meal.

Momentum comes from tiny wins.

For years, I kept waiting for the “right time” to get serious with my business.

Perfect energy.
Perfect routine.
Perfect motivation.

You know what actually changed everything?

Installing simple, boring systems.

Not complicated business hacks.

The same should apply to your health.

There shouldn’t be a ‘health hack’ in sight.

Systems anyone can run.

System 1: How to fuel your body for steady energy
System 2: How to train without pain
System 3: How to recover so you stay sharp all week

After coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs, here’s the truth:

Your body does not break down overnight.
It falls apart from skipped basics.

And it rebuilds the same way.
One tiny action at a time.

So start before you feel ready.

Install one small health system today.
Then stack another when you’re ready.

That’s how you get your energy back.
That’s how you get your edge back.
That’s how you get yourself back.

Systems do not care how small you start.

Only that you start.

➕ Make sure you’re following Mark Gray for more health & fitness content.

Imagine working all year to build a business…

Only to throw it ALL away in the space of a month.

Sounds ludicrous, right?

Well, this is the unfortunate story I see played out year after year.

Except it’s not a business, but rather something far more valuable…

→ Health.

So, instead of burning through all your hard-earned progress.

Here are a few things you can do to stay on track this month:

1️⃣ Win the morning
Most entrepreneurs lose control in the evening, so you need to secure the hours you can actually influence. Start your day with movement, hydration, and a protein-filled breakfast. (Oh, and some coffee!)

2️⃣ Limit “horizontal hours”

The more time you spend lying on sofas, beds, or soft chairs, the more likely you are to graze, nap, or skip movement — it’s the fastest route into a slump.

3️⃣ Prep one core healthy meal per day

You don’t need a perfect diet to stay on track in December — you need one predictable meal that anchors your day. It keeps your calories, protein, and hunger stable.

4️⃣ Never turn up to an event hungry

Walking into a Christmas event starving is the quickest way to blow 2,000 calories without realising. Eating before you go gives you a level of control.

5️⃣ Drink clear alcohol or low-cal cocktails

Most festive weight gain comes from drinks, not food. Dark spirits, creamy cocktails, and mulled wines are caloric monsters! So if you are going to drink, so your best to stick to the clear alcohol. 

Rich coming from someone who only drinks Guinness 😂

Fun fact for you, Guinness contains fewer calories than wine and most beers 😂

Remember, December doesn’t have to be the month you fall off.

You can 100% enjoy it — and maintain your progress — but you need to stay intentional.

❓Which of these will help you the most this month?
♻️ Repost so more entrepreneurs avoid the December weight trap.

– Mark
 
P.S. If you want January to feel like a launchpad instead of a rescue mission, then you NEED to join my webinar next week.

Join me on 10th December and learn the exact strategy my top entrepreneurs use to stay in control all month.

🔗 Link in the comments or DM me WEBINAR and I’ll send you the link.

No BS
All value
Your future self will thank you

Yesterday I did something I NEVER do.

And might not do again for years.

I stopped walking to the gym, turned around, and headed home.

I quit on myself - because I had to.

Yesterday was a hectic day:

→ 6 calls
→ Client check-ins
→ YouTube video to edit
→ Newsletter to research & write

Plus the usual admin stuff and engagement on here.
And a gym session to squeeze in midday.
The previous day was basically the same.

But, I’m good with this sort of thing.
No matter how busy I am, or stressed, or tired,
My workouts never suffer…

Until yesterday.

I had 90 minutes to get to the gym, work out, and get back for a call.

My workout was simple:

1A: Skill mill run for 3 mins
1B: Push ups x 15-20
Rest: 90-120 seconds
Repeat for 6-8 rounds
While wearing a 5kg weighted vest.

So I left my apartment with every intention of going and smashing it.

I walked for two minutes, stood at the corner of the street…
and something strange happened.

I didn’t want to go.

Now, I’ve had times where I’ve needed to push myself to work out,
But it’s about as rare as a blue moon.
Because I love hitting the gym.

It makes me feel alive and energised!
And that’s exactly why yesterday stopped me in my tracks.

But yesterday, I had to “quit” on myself.

My future success needed me to quit.
I had to let my body and brain recover.

My vision for health is 99% long-term.
Everything I do is done with the intent of future gain.

So, rather than pushing myself over the edge, I went home:

→ Put my weighted vest on
→ Grabbed Bella 🐶
→ And went for a walk in the sun for an hour

The result?

I feel refreshed, recovered, and can’t wait to hit the gym today!

You’ve probably had days like this too —
where you’re so overloaded you force discipline out of fear instead of intent.

Sometimes the best way to take two steps forward
is to first take one step back.

If you’re pushing hard right now…
Make sure you’re listening to your body.

If it tells you to rest,
don’t ignore it.

❓When was the last time your body told you to slow down?
♻️ Reshare to remind someone in your network to rest.

- Mark

30–60 minutes a week can change your life.

Cut your risk of dying from cancer or heart disease by 10–20% (1).

And it only takes half an hour.

There’s no habit more powerful, more protective, or more life-changing.

→ Strength training.

Lifting weights changes lives.

Nothing has a more transformative effect than strength training.

A stronger body lets you experience life the way it was meant to be:

→ Energised
→ Capable
→ Free

On the flip side,

A weak, aching body becomes your prison.
Quietly limiting everything you want to do.

You start noticing you’re avoiding things you used to enjoy…
because your body no longer feels capable.

That’s a life I want no part of.

✅ 3 workouts per week
✅ Focus on quality movements
✅ Progressively overload each week

Do this regularly, push yourself, and watch your entire life transform.

❓Do you regularly strength train? ⬇️
♻️ Repost to inspire your network to lift more.

- Mark

I want you to give me a minute of your time to ask yourself something.


❓What’s the point in everything you’re doing?

I think most of us are guilty of being so focused on goals, projects, etc.

That we lose sight of what life is really about:

Creating experiences with our loved ones.
Drinking great coffee in the morning. 
Doing stupid things with friends. 

We weren’t put on this planet to simply survive. 

Life is there to be experienced, savoured, and celebrated. 

Which is exactly what one of my fantastic clients is doing. 

All you have to do is read the message she sent me a couple of weeks ago to feel the raw emotion behind each word. 

Those are the words of someone who has gone all in on her health and reaped the benefits.

A few years ago, it was a pipe dream. 

30+ years of debilitating lower back pain removed any hope of traversing dunes in the Jordan desert in 30-degree heat. 

She has been with me for over 4 years, rarely missing a week of training. 

And now she gets to look back at photos of her and her husband doing fun sh*t with their friends. 

I don’t know about you, but that’s what I call living life ❤️ 

Money can buy you nice things.
But excellent health buys you a nice life. 

❓Have you experienced something similar before?
♻️ Reshare and inspire someone to move today. 

P.S. If you want to be my next success story,  my doors for new clients will be closing next week and won’t reopen until January. 

DM me today if you’d like to discuss starting your coaching journey in 2026.

The thing sabotaging most people’s fat loss isn’t food…


→ It’s emotion.

It’s a big reason why most people stay stuck.

If you can’t regulate your emotions, you’ll NEVER get in shape.

Training harder won’t fix what emotional eating keeps breaking.

It doesn’t matter how ‘perfect’ your training plan is.
It doesn’t matter how many meals you prep.

If you keep turning to food every time you’re:

→ Stressed
→ Frustrated
→ Overwhelmed

And deep down, you know this isn’t about hunger, it’s about escape.

You’ll stay stuck in the same loop of losing weight & gaining weight.
It’s a vicious cycle that traps millions.

Emotional regulation is the hidden killer of so many health & fitness goals.

The life of an entrepreneur is chaotic at the best of times.
The ‘perfect’ day rarely shows up.
Life will always throw something your way.

How you handle that internal storm determines whether you reach for food…
Or reach for control.

Stress-related eating doesn’t just mean more calories.

It teaches your brain: “When I feel bad, food will fix it.”

And each time you give in, the habit becomes harder to break.

Eventually, your triggers get smaller — a notification, a traffic jam, even a barking dog.

Unless you deal with the root cause & take control of your emotional responses,
You’ll keep sabotaging yourself.

You’ll keep losing & gaining the same 20 lbs every few months.
Not because you don’t know what to do…
But because you can’t break the pattern.

Be honest, does this sound like your pattern?

If so, here’s what you can do:
 
1️⃣ Pause Before You Eat

Ask yourself: “Am I hungry or emotionally reacting?”
A minute or two is often all you need to choose differently.

2️⃣ Use Movement, Not Food, as the Outlet

When stress hits, go for a 10-minute walk.
Movement calms the nervous system; food only masks it.

3️⃣ Track Your Triggers

Keep a simple log: What happened, how you felt, and what you ate.
Patterns will appear, and once you see them, you can finally break them.

❓Do you have any tips you can share?

- Mark

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The ultimate status symbol for an entrepreneur isn’t…


A sports car
An expensive watch
A business doing 7-8 figures

It’s something money can’t buy.
Something that can only be earned.

→ It’s excellent health & a strong body.

I’ve never met an entrepreneur who regretted building wealth…
but I’ve met hundreds who regret sacrificing their health to do it.

Property and stocks may give you a few extra bucks.
But these habits give you something money can’t buy:

✅ Excellent health
✅ Strong, resilient body
✅ The freedom to fully experience life

→ Lifting for 45 minutes = Pain-free for the future decades
→ Walking 10k steps = Better long-term metabolic health 
→ Sleeping for 7 hrs = Lower risk of cognitive issues
→ Stretching for 15 mins = Mobility to play with kids
→ Daily mindfulness = Lower risk of heart attacks
→ Eating whole foods = Reduction in cancer risk

If you’re honest, you already know you’ve been investing everywhere
except the one place that needs it most.

So, before you make your next financial investment,
Ask yourself this question ⤵

Have I invested in my health with the same intensity I invest in my business?

If the answer isn’t a resounding YES.
There’s no need to chase the next opportunity.
Your next project is you.

Remember, the ultimate investment is in your health.
An investment that you, your business, and your loved ones get to enjoy.

❓Are you all in on your health?
♻️ If you found this helpful, please reshare it.

- Mark

P.S. I’ve built a FREE Health and Performance guide that’s changing how entrepreneurs and leaders look after their bodies. Nothing else in the industry comes close.

Follow me and DM “GUIDE”, and I’ll send it straight to you.

P.P.S. Nothing makes a grown man 'softer' than a dog in a Christmas jumper 😂

I’ve changed 100s of lives as a health coach.

And I’ve spent over £30k on continued education & mentorships.

So I’m more qualified than most to speak this truth…

→ Please DON’T blow off the entire month of December!

If you wouldn’t do it with your salary or business revenue.

Why would you do it to your health?

There are 29 days left in the year, yet I’m seeing people:

Hanging up their gym shoes for the year
Packing in their healthy eating habits
Disregarding their sleep hygiene
Ignoring their step count
Even feigning injury

And every December, you tap out early, 
You start January further behind… and more frustrated.

I understand that December brings a set of unique challenges.

Boozy hot drinks
Team Christmas parties 
Chocolate tins in the office

Plus, the natural slowdown in pace and workload.
All add up to make staying on track with health a stiffer challenge.

But as challenging as it can feel,

→ It’s just a BS excuse you’re telling yourself.

Yes, it’s harder — but quitting is still a choice.

You need a plan, a strategy, and accountability.

Because it's crazy to sack off the rest of the year. 
There's still a full month to make things happen, 
Not least, building momentum to take into the new year.

So, if you’re sick of feeling like crap in January. 
Always feeling like you’re too full of chocolate, turkey, and regret.

Then I’ve got the thing for you.

🚨I’m running a FREE webinar on Wednesday, 10th December.

If you’re serious about entering 2026 sharp, energised and in control, you need to join me for “The High-Performer’s Festive Blueprint”.

Save your spot, and I’ll walk you through the festive strategy my top entrepreneurs use to stay on track without missing out.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePMC7YEi

P.S. Yes, that's me, a few years ago in Winter Wonderland, double-parked with a Guinness and a mulled wine. Life is all about balance after all 🙃

This exercise is called the ‘Banded Upper Trap Stretch’

And it’s helped entrepreneurs worldwide fix their neck issues. 

If you spend a lot of time sitting down at a desk, this should be mandatory. 

One of my founder clients came to me with severe neck and shoulder pain.
Within a week of using this exercise daily, the pain had dropped by 80%.

Sitting down for 40-50 hours a week can seriously mess up your posture.
Leading to a host of issues around your neck and shoulders.

And you’ve probably felt this — 
That tight, burning tension at the base of your neck by late afternoon.

Sitting alone is bad enough for you,
but the problems are exacerbated when it’s paired with typing.

→ Rotated hips
→ Elevated shoulders 
→ Forward head posture

All cause the upper trap muscles to work overtime.
Combine this with the fact that you hold stress in this area.

The muscle between your neck & shoulder starts to feel like concrete.

Releasing the tension here is key, and this stretch does a great job at it.

It’s effective for a few reasons:

→ It stretches the muscle in two directions at once.
→ It’s easy to adjust the level of tension.
→ It can be done in your office.

I’ve been using this stretch with clients for years, and they all love it.
And it’s one of the first things they’ll do when they get off a plane.

One told me recently that it’s become her new favourite stretch.
Strong words from someone who is a diehard yoga fan.

Aim to hold for 1-2 minutes per side.
If you don’t have a band, hold a weight instead (could be a suitcase).
If you feel pain, stop!

(💾 Save for later use)
✍️ What’s the ONE neck stretch you swear by?
♻️ Share with someone and help them fix their neck issue.

- Mark

Productivity tools are useless…


If your sleep is rubbish!

I worked with a client 6-7 years ago.
He was at the top of a very successful insurance firm in London.

During one session, he said something that stuck with me.

A few times a year, he and a bunch of directors and execs
would head off around Europe to cycle the mountains.

Every trip, the same execs upgraded their already expensive bikes—
carbon fibre parts, lighter components—
all to shave 10–15 grams off the frame.

In theory, this is great. 
Who wouldn’t want to maximise the performance of their bike?

But here’s the obvious problem none of them could see…

They were all extremely overweight.

If performance were the goal,
The smartest move wasn’t shaving grams off the bike…
It was shaving kilos off the rider.

This is the same mistake people make with productivity.
They optimise the tools… while their sleep is in pieces.

→ The greatest productivity tool is a great night’s sleep.

Remember…

→ A productive day starts the night before.

I don’t care how dialled-in your systems are - if your sleep is poor, your:

→ Focus
→ Clarity
→ Problem-solving
→ Decision-making

All take a huge hit when your sleep quality drops.

So instead of trying to ‘shave a few grams off the bike’…
fix the thing that actually moves the needle.

→ Your sleep.

P.S. I created a FREE ebook containing the 20 commandments of high-performance sleep.

To grab your FREE copy, make sure you’re following me — then DM me “SLEEP” and I’ll send it straight over.

Pain-Free Performance Specialist & High-Performance Coach to Entrepreneurs | Helped 100s take control of their health | 30-Day money back guarantee | Follow for posts on longevity, health, & peak-performance.

Sleep Efficiency Tips

Your future health isn’t built at sixty.

It’s built this week.

Every study keeps saying the same thing:

Exercise is the closest thing we have to a longevity drug.

And strength training is the foundation.  

If you want a plan that actually holds up over decades, start with this:

• Train full body 3x a week
• Pick big lifts that use multiple muscles
• Slow your reps down and control the weight
• Add steps every day to keep your metabolism alive
• Treat muscle like a retirement fund you’re investing in

Strong people age better. 
They think better. 
They recover better. 
And life feels lighter when your body can handle more.

If you want the exact habits and routines to build this foundation, download my FREE Ultimate Health Guide by commenting "LONGEVITY" now.

❓ How long have you been working out for?
♻️ If you found this helpful, please reshare it.

- Mark

➕ P.S. If you’re ready to break out of your comfort zone and take back control of your health this month, you need to be in my webinar next week.

→ Join me on 10th December, and I’ll teach you the exact strategy my top entrepreneurs use to stay disciplined, resilient, and consistent through the festive chaos.

https://lnkd.in/ePMC7YEi

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Real tools you can use the same day.

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