Spartan Up! - A Spartan Race For The Mind!

A brain surgeon, author, and wrestling coach Dr. McLaughlin knows how obstacles affect your body & mind. He explains the science behind quitting and its effects on the brain, and why it’s critical to overcome obstacles. We get good at what we do, which includes quitting. Through his life experiences, he’s learned to metabolize fear using what he calls “Cognitive Dominance.” It allows you to make quick decisions in stressful situations, something we all need! Don’t be limited by fear and always keep challenging your brain!  LESSONS You are what you repeatedly do  Challenge your brain  Follow your circadian rhythms  Don’t let fear limit you  You can metabolize fear in a healthy way  This episode was brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Visit www.trueformrunner.com/spartan and use the code SPARTAN10 to save 10%    LINKS https://www.markmclaughlinmd.com/book TIME STAMPS  0:25 Joe intros this episode  1:20 TRUEFORMRUNNER.COM intro  1:50 Interview begins with wrestling  3:00 His family's history & beg