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The Daily Discipline from Project MNDST

The Daily Discipline from Project MNDST

Written by: Tom Carter
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 Project MNDST: Daily Discipline is your daily mental training in under 3 minutes. Each episode delivers one powerful mindset framework—drawn from elite athletes like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, cutting-edge psychology, Stoic philosophy, and peak performance science. What you'll learn: How to build unshakeable discipline and mental toughness Why identity drives results (not goals) The psychology of confidence, focus, and resilience How top performers train their minds like weapons Frameworks for personal excellence, business performance, and long-term success This podcast is for: Entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and anyone serious about mastering their mind. No motivational fluff. No rah-rah hype. Just sharp, practical insights you can apply immediately. Short. Focused. Daily. Master the mind. Your life will follow.© 2026 Tom Carter Hygiene & Healthy Living Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Cost of Comfort

    The Cost of Comfort
    Jan 9 2026
    Comfort is not neutral. It has a price. And most people are paying it without realizing what they're giving up.

    The human brain is wired to seek comfort and avoid pain. This kept our ancestors alive. But in the modern world, it keeps us mediocre.

    David Goggins calls it "callousing the mind." You don't build mental toughness by avoiding discomfort—you build it by seeking it out. The paradox: the more comfort you seek, the more fragile you become. The more discomfort you embrace, the more resilient you grow.

    Today's application: Do one thing that feels uncomfortable. Have the conversation you've been avoiding. Start the project that intimidates you. The goal isn't to suffer—it's to expand your capacity.

    Master the mind. Your life will follow.
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    2 mins
  • Mental Ownership

    Mental Ownership
    Jan 8 2026

    There's a difference between taking responsibility and punishing yourself. One builds power. The other destroys it.

    Jocko Willink calls it extreme ownership—owning everything in your world. No excuses. No blame. But ownership is not self-punishment. True ownership says: This happened on my watch. What can I learn? What will I do differently? Then it moves forward.

    The victim mindset externalizes failure. The self-punishment mindset internalizes it without processing. Mental ownership sits between: full responsibility, zero self-destruction.

    Today's application: Pick one recent setback. Ask: What was my role? What's the lesson? What's my next move? Answer all three. Then release it. Ownership means you hold the lesson, not the weight.

    Master the mind. Your life will follow.]]>
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    2 mins
  • Why Most People Quit Right Before It Works

    Why Most People Quit Right Before It Works
    Jan 7 2026

    Most people don't fail because they lack ability. They fail because they quit at the wrong time—right before compounding kicks in.

    Seth Godin calls it The Dip: that brutal stretch where progress feels invisible and every part of your brain screams to quit. It's not failure. It's a filter. Those who push through inherit the rewards abandoned by those who stopped.

    Research shows motivation naturally decreases near the end of difficult tasks. Your brain conserves energy right when you need to push hardest. Knowing this makes quitting a choice, not a necessity.

    Today's application: Ask yourself: Am I in the Dip right now? If yes, recognize it for what it is—a test of whether you deserve what's on the other side. Stay the course.

    Master the mind. Your life will follow.]]>
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    2 mins
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