How to make every day a good day: Henry Fraser
04/19/22 • 62 min
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Could the keys to making every day a good day basically come down to three things: acceptance, presence and gratitude? This week's guest says so. His name is Henry Fraser, a best-selling painter, best-selling author and highly in-demand public speaker. When he was seventeen years old – Henry’s life changed in a moment when he was paralysed from the shoulders down after breaking his neck diving into the sea in Portugal. In the weeks that followed, he nearly died several times - but Henry’s hardest moment actually came a few months after his accident when he first caught sight of his reflection. He experienced a profound breakdown, swiftly followed by a breakthrough that started the process of him becoming the man he is today.
Before his accident, despite being an academy rugby player for Saracens, Henry described himself as being quite fearful and anxiety prone – a glass half empty kind of guy – but he’s definitely not any more. The lessons Henry shares about the power of acceptance, presence and gratitude are so profound and simple to understand. These are the key skills any of us can develop to live a good and happy life, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in
Henry's art: https://henryfraserart.com/
Henry's first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Big-Things-Inspirational-Memoir/dp/140916778X
**A quick heads up - I am soon going to be having a short break from putting out full length episodes, probably after next week’s conversation
Basically I need to focus on finishing my book, so am going to be putting all my energy and focus on that for a short while. I will continue to be putting out bitseized episodes each week, and will be back soon. So – please do stay subscribed, and please do share this week’s episode!**
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My debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available to buy from January 18. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme.
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Could the keys to making every day a good day basically come down to three things: acceptance, presence and gratitude? This week's guest says so. His name is Henry Fraser, a best-selling painter, best-selling author and highly in-demand public speaker. When he was seventeen years old – Henry’s life changed in a moment when he was paralysed from the shoulders down after breaking his neck diving into the sea in Portugal. In the weeks that followed, he nearly died several times - but Henry’s hardest moment actually came a few months after his accident when he first caught sight of his reflection. He experienced a profound breakdown, swiftly followed by a breakthrough that started the process of him becoming the man he is today.
Before his accident, despite being an academy rugby player for Saracens, Henry described himself as being quite fearful and anxiety prone – a glass half empty kind of guy – but he’s definitely not any more. The lessons Henry shares about the power of acceptance, presence and gratitude are so profound and simple to understand. These are the key skills any of us can develop to live a good and happy life, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in
Henry's art: https://henryfraserart.com/
Henry's first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Big-Things-Inspirational-Memoir/dp/140916778X
**A quick heads up - I am soon going to be having a short break from putting out full length episodes, probably after next week’s conversation
Basically I need to focus on finishing my book, so am going to be putting all my energy and focus on that for a short while. I will continue to be putting out bitseized episodes each week, and will be back soon. So – please do stay subscribed, and please do share this week’s episode!**
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My debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available to buy from January 18. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme.
Pre-order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
Website: simonmundie.com
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
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Bitesize: Identity and Values - Jamie Peacock
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Bitesize: Does success = happiness? - Ronnie O'Sullivan
What does success mean to you? Is it about reaching your goals and picking up the accolades along the way - or is there more to it than that?
Lots of people considered to be successful by society's standards have found that their achievements don't guarantee satisfaction. Take Ronnie O'Sullivan - widely considered to be the greatest snooker player of all time. Even as he was compiling one of the most successful seasons in his sports history, he was struggling mentally. Ronnie is now aware that - while winning trophies is nice - there is more to a life well lived.
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A huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements are superb. I have many friends and family who have tried their huge range of products - and now swear by them.
CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market with their unparalleled range of products.
The good news is that Life Lessons listeners can get 20% off all full prices products with code Life20 at checkout. Head to www.puresport.co to check out their fantastic extensive range and get your 20% discount.
Follow/message me:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
Twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundie
And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email)
Please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. It makes a big difference and is hugely appreciated.
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