Meet John Burns
John Burns is the CEO of TB12, the wellness company founded by Superbowl Champion Tom Brady. TB12’s mission is to educate and inspire athletes to excel in sports and live by providing access to health and wellness resources. A major aspect of what they do focuses on mindset. John is also the host of the Keep Going podcast. His show focuses on helping people perform at their peak.
Why John Burns Is Mentally Strong
John empowers people to live a healthy, pain-free life. He wants to show people that they can exercise and get healthy at any age and even push the limits beyond what they think is possible. TB12 provides information on everything from injury management to sleep hygiene. And John is involved in every aspect of what TB12 does, including its work on mindset and peak performance.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
How getting clear on your purpose can help you have the grit and determination you need to reach your goals How you can redefine your limits and refuse to accept the idea that you can’t get better or grow stronger as you age How to develop a positive mindset and why that’s so important Why hope is an essential component to a healthy mindset and how to cultivate it How to view setbacks and challenges as learning experiences Why unbridled optimism isn’t a good thing How Tom Brady stays focused on the things he can control How to push yourself outside your comfort zone and why it’s important to do How to find your intrinsic motivation (and how doing so will help you reach your goals)
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Sometimes, people assume that you only need mental strength when struggling with a mental health issue. But that’s not true. Mental strength is the key to reaching your greatest potential. For one person, that may mean building enough mental muscle to be able to hold a job. For someone like Tom Brady, building more mental strength is key to helping him win Superbowl championships. Think of it as physical strength and physical health. Trying to workout in the gym after you’ve developed a physical health problem will likely be more difficult than building muscle when you’re healthy. No matter what your goals are, a healthy mindset is the key to achieving them. After all, your body won’t do what your mind doesn’t tell it.
Quotes From John
Focus on what you can control. And the first place you can start is your attitude.If you’ve got a little bit of hope, you can be positive.There’s no traffic on the extra mile. If you find your intrinsic motivation, the determination will follow.
More About the Podcast
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