Meet Thomas Brag
Thomas Brag is one of the founders of Yes Theory, a group that challenges people to step outside their comfort zones. Yes Theory has garnered a massive following, including more than six million YouTube subscribers who are interested in seeing Thomas and his co-hosts perform dangerous stunts or hazardous pranks. But Thomas and the other two hosts of Yes Theory don’t just do these difficult tasks to attract views. Instead, they’re doing them to challenge themselves.
Why Thomas Brag Is Mentally Strong
Yes Theory’s motto is “Seek Discomfort,” and Thomas has made it his mission to put this motto into practice. Whether he’s challenging himself to strike up a conversation with a stranger or he’s visiting a new country by himself, he goes out of his way to do things that feel uncomfortable.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What it really means to get out of your comfort zone (and the benefits of doing so) How to create deeper, more meaningful relationships How to experience more compassion and express more kindness How to develop more courage Tips for ensuring social media is playing a healthy role in your life Strategies for overcoming social anxiety How to be kinder to yourself
What You’ll Learn About Seeking Discomfort and Mental Strength
Our natural tendency is to run from things that feel uncomfortable. But the more you escape discomfort, the less tolerable uncomfortable things will feel. Escaping anything that causes even the slightest bit of distress decreases your tolerance for discomfort. When you force yourself to experience difficult things, you’ll learn that you’re stronger than you think. And you’ll discover that although things like embarrassment and failure feel uncomfortable, you can handle it. You’ll build confidence in yourself, and you’ll create a richer, more fulfilling life.
Quotes From Thomas
“The moments you’re willing to overcome situations that (in your mind) are scary often leave you on the other side feeling stronger, feeling braver, and feeling fulfilled.““There are so many amazing people that you can just randomly meet with the most incredible stories that you’d never expect.““Be kind to yourself. Be patient. Take things step by step. And I promise it’s going to work out.““Discomfort never feels good in the moment. But then when you come out of it, you realize how valuable the experience was.““Getting out of our comfort zones can be a truly life-changing trajectory, not only for ourselves, but also for our friendships.”
More About the Podcast
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