Divine Inspiration 5/13/2025

Unleash the Courage to Start

Is there a goal or project you’ve been putting off—writing that book, starting a business, reconnecting with someone, or uplevelling your health? If you feel stalled, it is most likely facing FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real. It disguises itself as logic and whispers about failure and unworthiness.

Here’s how I silence it: I use a positive statement to intercept any negative thoughts. Then, I redirect my mind to breaking down the mission into small, actionable steps. I identify one clear step I can take, and I take it. Then, I rinse and repeat—one step at a time. With this simple process, what once appeared to me as an insurmountable mountain reveals a clear path up.

Cutting distractions that pose as obstacles is also key. That usually means deleting unnecessary things from your schedule and asking for help where you lack competency. All worthy projects are a team effort.

So take a deep breath, deploy this simple process, and get busy. One small action today puts you on the path to momentum. Then you do it again tomorrow… that’s how a warrior leader wins.

I’m curious: What’s your next big move that you have been putting off? Post your comments to @markdivineleadership.

Hooyah!

The Mark Divine Show

Align and Lead

Episode #516

Mark holds a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change and has practiced Zen meditation and breathwork for over 30 years. His unique approach to leadership blends holistic, whole-person development with a focus on unlocking human potential. He has authored several bestselling books, including Unbeatable Mind and The Way of the SEAL. Mark lives in Encinitas, CA, with his wife, Sandy, their children, spirited grandchildren, and dogs, and is driven by a mission to inspire 100 million people to develop greater mental toughness, intuition, and compassion.

Podcast Highlights:

In this solo episode, I dive deep into some of the most fundamental elements that shape elite teams—and it starts with courage. Drawing from my experiences in the SEALs, I break down how real courage isn’t about chest-pounding bravado, but about humility—the kind that builds trust and drives performance. I also talk about why growth is non-negotiable. When one team member stops evolving, the entire group feels it. I touch on the critical connection between physical and mental health, and how top-performing teams treat the body and mind as one integrated system. If you’re leading a team or part of one, this episode is packed with insights to sharpen your edge.

–> Listen to episode #516 with Mark Divine

The future belongs to those who build it together. -Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

The Pause Practice: This week, set the intention to practice The Pause—a simple but powerful habit of creating space between stimulus and response. Patience isn’t just about waiting; it’s about how you wait—with awareness and calm. Identify three moments in your day when impatience tends to show up: in traffic, during meetings, in conversation, or while waiting on someone. When the urge to react hits, pause. Take a deep breath, notice how impatience feels in your body (tight chest, clenched jaw), and silently name it: “This is impatience.” Then choose your response. To strengthen the habit, jot down one moment you paused and one you missed in a short evening reflection. Over time, this rewires reactivity into thoughtful, patient action.

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