In this installment, Rick and Keith define a phrase they often talk about in the podcasts – “the practice”. Here they define “the practice” and share about its importance in their lives.

“Every Day Spiritual Practice: Simple Pathways for Enriching Your Life,” Alexander. Here nearly 40 contributors discuss what they do daily to be centered and happy. Creating a home altar, practicing martial arts, mediation, volunteering, fasting, quilting — these are just some of the ways they’ve found to make every day more meaningful and satisfying.

“You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment,” Thich Naht Hanh. This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. It is the only moment we have to be joyful, mindful, and awake. The key is to be there for yourself—to learn to be fully present in your life. In this introduction to the practice of presence, he provides insight on life’s essentials and offers a range of simple, everyday practices for cultivating mindfulness.

“Holding Space: A Guide to Supporting Others While Remembering to Take Care of Yourself First,” Hope. This book helps us learn how to honor our own needs and boundaries first, so that we can be of even greater service to ourself and the world around us as we hold space either personally, or professionally.

“Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds,” Goggins. For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare – poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world’s top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America.

In Can’t Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.