Divine Inspiration 7/1/2025

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In the SEAL Teams, bad habits weren’t minor flaws—they were operational risks. One unchecked behavior could compromise the mission or a teammate. The same holds true in business and leadership. Rooting out these patterns starts with self-mastery.

I use a simple tool called PAUSE—The Warrior’s Reset Button:

P – Perceive the trigger.
A – Accept the moment.
U – Uncover the pattern.
S – Shift with breath.
E – Engage with intention.

This daily discipline helps rewire behavior at the source—and sharpens your capacity to lead with clarity.

Your team needs this too. Model it. Talk about it. Demand accountability. Because habits, like culture, grow fast—and not always in your favor.

What are you tolerating that’s silently weakening your edge?

Lead from the inside out. That’s how elite minds win.

The Mark Divine Show

Unlocking Growth

Episode #523

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 powerful solo episode of the Mark Divine Podcast, you’ll learn why self-development goes far beyond acquiring new skills—it’s about transforming who you are and how your mind operates. I explore why authentic growth can only occur outside your comfort zone, through discomfort and challenge. Growth is never a solo journey; mentors are essential in every aspect of life—spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental. You’ll also gain insight into why, in the rapidly evolving age of AI, cultivating uniquely human traits like creativity, intuition, and integrated growth is necessary. This episode is a call to aim higher and grow deepe vertically and meaningfully.

–> Listen to episode #523 with Mark Divine

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. – Muhammad Ali

Activate Your Hips: Elite performance starts with strong, mobile hips—the powerhouse of nearly every athletic movement. This week, integrate this hip mobility drill into your daily routine. Start in a lunge position with your right foot forward. Place both hands inside your right foot, then drop your left elbow toward the ground and twist your torso to reach your right arm to the sky. Hold for 20–30 seconds, switch sides, and repeat for 2–3 rounds. This dynamic stretch targets the hips, thoracic spine, and hamstrings—perfect for boosting mobility, recovery, and total-body function. Make it a non-negotiable habit and unlock next-level movement.