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What Matcha—and Struggle—Can Teach Us About Growth
I don’t usually fall for health crazes. But I’ll admit—I’m all in on matcha. What’s fascinating is what makes matcha so powerful. It’s...
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Apr 151 min read
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When Comfort Meets Snow: Lessons from Driving the Hard Way
When I was a kid, we didn’t just walk uphill to school both ways—we also had to learn to drive in the snow, and we did it the hard way....
abuerger0
Jan 73 min read
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Building Mental Resilience in Kids (and Ourselves)
As parents, educators, and caregivers, one of our most important roles is to prepare the next generation to face life’s challenges with...
abuerger0
Dec 28, 20243 min read
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Are We Hurting Our Kids and Ourselves with Snowplow Parenting?
As someone who usually focuses on building mental resilience in teams and adults, I was struck when I recently came across a warning from...
abuerger0
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Has Starbucks Lost its Way? The Disconnect Between Mission and Practice
When Howard Schultz founded Starbucks, his vision wasn’t just to sell coffee. It was to create a “third place,” a welcoming space between...
abuerger0
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Unveiling the Secret Weapons of Mental Toughness: Your Ultimate Toolkit
Imagine being able to tackle life's challenges with confidence and resilience. Mental toughness is your key to achieving this. It's not...
abuerger0
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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Get Uncomfortable: Simple Tips to Improve Your Life (and Sometimes the Planet)
In today’s world, we’re surrounded by conveniences that make life easier, more comfortable, and, in many ways, more pleasant. But what if...
abuerger0
Aug 25, 20244 min read
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Embracing Misogi: My Challenging Climb up Mt. Olympus
What is Misogi? Misogi is a traditional Japanese practice that involves physical and mental challenges, often through activities like...
abuerger0
Jul 28, 20243 min read
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Magical New App for Rediscovering Creativity and Mental Wellness
I recently discovered an awesome new app on my phone. I'm not much of a tech person, so I was excited to find out about it. It helps you...
abuerger0
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Embracing the Cold Plunge: A Lesson in Resilience, Health, and Discomfort
I had been eagerly anticipating the experience of a real cold plunge for quite some time. No more home-rigged bathtubs or kiddie pools -...
abuerger0
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Scaling the Peaks of Resilience: Insights from the Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex (aMCC)
In the words of visionary leaders like Steve Jobs and Sam Altman, perseverance stands as the linchpin of business success. Their insights...
abuerger0
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
For those who've heard my motivational speech, you've heard me talk about the importance of Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable. That...
abuerger0
Nov 4, 20235 min read
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Training for Life
“I trained 4 years to run 9 seconds, and people give up when they don't see results in 2 months.” -Usain Bolt, fastest human in the...
abuerger0
Aug 18, 20235 min read
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Rites of Passage
My children were recently called to the Torah for their bat/bar mitzvah. It's an ancient tradition signalling their passage into Jewish...
abuerger0
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Navy SEALs "Embrace the Suck"
During my keynote speeches, I talk about "Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable." A lot of time during our mountaineering expeditions,...
abuerger0
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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Do You Dream About Sleeping better?
In my Keynote speeches, I talk about the importance of finding a guide. That is finding a coach or mentor to help you guide you through...
abuerger0
Aug 6, 20221 min read
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Making History with Griff Aldrich
I’m having so much fun with our podcast. Everyone person has a riveting story to tell, and I get to figuratively sit down with a cup of...
abuerger0
Jul 21, 20222 min read
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Staying in the Moment a la Adventurer/Inventor Todd Carmichael
In our latest podcast, It's the Climb, we spoke with Todd Carmichael. Todd is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, television host,...
abuerger0
May 24, 20222 min read
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Setting a PR with the Rubik's Cube
My Co-host at our podcast, It's the Climb, is Jonas Cain. In one episode he talked about for almost 30 years, his personal best time in...
abuerger0
May 3, 20221 min read
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"Good Things Come When Your Heart's Open to Joy"
At the age of 43, Lori Schneider was diagnosed with MS: multiple sclerosis. When the initial shock wore off, she decided to lean into her...
abuerger0
Apr 11, 20221 min read
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