BEST MOMENTS
“The purpose of the book was not to become a bestseller… if just a handful of other folks out in the world can live a happier existence, then I feel we all owe it to each other to kind of make that a goal.”
“The eagle that chases two rabbits catches none. So I often remind myself, just catch your first rabbit… Once you start seeing that and you see your to-do list shrinking, your anxiety level goes down.”
“You can’t trip over what’s behind you. We get so caught up in not only beating ourselves up over mistakes we’ve made in the past… the power lies within myself and my inner voice to create a better, positive existence.”
“I think we can sometimes fall into the trap of thinking we’re being the bigger person by being more forgiving. But actually, what we’re doing is tolerating behaviour we shouldn’t be tolerating.”
Lyn welcomes author Bret Davis to discuss reducing anxiety and building confidence, he shares some of the philosophies in his book, “Bret Isms”. Bret also talks about his personal journey, including the influence of being brought up as the son of a professional football coach, and how his observations of super-confident people shaped his insights.
The conversation delves into practical tips for managing anxiety, such as recognising anxious moments, focusing on positive self-talk, and setting healthy boundaries.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BRET DAVIS was born in Youngstown Ohio, with stops throughout his life in Michigan, NJ, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Florida, Ohio (again) Georgia and Texas. Bret Davis is a born leader. Having grown up in the world of professional sports with a father who was a NFL coach and executive, Bret has had the opportunity to observe some of the top leaders and motivators throughout his childhood and into his young adulthood. Bret has been able to turn his learnings and observations into a powerful Amazon #1 best-selling self-help book for those looking to boost their confidence and reduce anxiety. With the love of his wife of twenty-eight years, Kelly, and their two sons, Blake and Connor, he has achieved his dreams and more. Starting from a door-to-door salesman, he has worked his way up to executive-level positions with multiple companies in the medical field. Throughout his trials and experiences in the sales industry, Bret has come to understand people and that the way we all work holds a unique value. Today, he and his family reside in Houston, Texas.
Throughout the episode, Bret and Chuck explore how leadership is not just about victories, but about dealing with adversity and how vulnerability can actually be a sign of strength. Bret shares his “Bretisms”—insights drawn from a lifetime of experience in high-stress environments, designed to help people reduce anxiety and build confidence in everyday life.
Key Takeaways from Bret’s Journey:
Don’t wait to start your journey to a better you. Order your copy today and embrace the daily reminders that will help you build confidence and reduce anxiety.
Thoroughly researched with many musings from history, this is not the ususal "you should be doing this" book. Rather, it is a mature look at what really matters in life - beyond the superficial. I was impressed by the depth of thought and wide range of references that went into each chapter. To be truly happy, fulfilled, successful, what should we be focused on and what can we safely ignore? I am reminded of the great Indian philosopher, Shankara, whose "Crest Jewel of Discrimination" challenged us to separate the "real from the unreal.". In a modern vernacular, I feel Bret Davis is urging the same. I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it to the contemplative reader.
