Collin

Hypnotist | Helping high performers reprogram their minds & break the mental blocks holding them back.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

Humans are problem solvers. We’ve adapted to the harshest conditions and overcome complex survival scenarios with our own thinking.

But now we're so quick to outsource basic problems to AI. That's a slippery slope.

Don’t lose your critical thinking for immediate convenience.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

You don’t need to watch another video, take another course, or read another book.

95% of the answers to your personal problems are found in the silent moments you spend each day.

The knowledge you’re seeking will enter your awareness, but only if you allow space for it.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

Our world has changed a lot over the last 10,000 years, but our brains haven’t.

And that's why you feel stuck.

Our brains are primarily wired for survival and reproduction.

They've developed certain "neural scripts” to follow through years of evolution.

Along with this, we subconsciously adopt the thoughts and beliefs of our ancestors since that helped them survive.

But it runs deeper than simply thoughts and beliefs.

Your nervous system has a “set point” for stress, success, and identity that it desperately wants to maintain because anything outside of these normal levels is perceived as being life-threatening.

And the weird thing is…

Your brain can’t tell the difference between anxiety that comes from the unknown of doing something new vs. the anxiety of a predator chasing you.

So when you’re about to do something great that'll help you grow as a person, your body reacts unconsciously, causing chaos (overthinking, self-sabotage, inaction).

The solution? Retrain your nervous system to perceive performance anxiety as excitement.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

Your unconscious mind processes billions of information bits each second, beneath the surface of your awareness.

But few people ever take the time to investigate it. And they wonder why overthinking, self-sabotage, and hesitation run their life.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

Anxiety is a double-edged sword. It can paralyze you in fear, making clear thinking and action-taking feel impossible.

But it can also be a signal that encourages you to reframe your perspective, pay closer attention, and navigate the situation you're in.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

Meditation seems like a bunch of mumbo jumbo bullshit until you actually do it.

3 years have passed. And it’s by far the most impactful thing I’ve spent time on every single day because the realizations from it seep into all areas of my life.

If you’re on the fence… just start.

5 minutes. Close your eyes. Watch the train of your thoughts. Reflect on themes that arose. Mental clarity is inevitable. But it only comes after starting.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

Treat your mind like a sanctuary, not a junkyard. Because what you let in directly influences the way you operate on a daily basis.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

The idea of spending HOURS learning something new, just for you to fail miserably when taking action is frustratingly terrifying.

But while everyone else floods their brains with endless content and ideas that make them mentally obese… This is the only antidote.

Learn. Apply. Fail. Repeat. You have nothing to lose.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

A strange paradox: Our access to information allows for endless self-education on whatever topic imaginable.

But few people choose to learn. And fewer people apply what they learn.

We’ve become dopamine and information gluttons. Who would’ve thought?

[Collin @thecollinlav]

The smartest people aren’t necessarily well read or articulate. They’re masters at pattern recognition and problem solving across multiple areas of life.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

The quality of your ideas have less to do with the how much you learn and more to do with your clarity of mind. Unplug. Go for a walk. Sit in silence. Learning is important. But if you don’t allow time for ideas to brew, then it doesn’t matter.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

You can’t think for yourself if you don’t spend time in solitude. Don’t isolate, but take space. Reflect. Assess. Brainstorm. Only in stepping away can you gain clarity on what really matters.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

@joshsilentmode Not sure of the best, but I love sleep, astral projection, deep meditation

[Collin @thecollinlav]

@jakob_fago Yessir, just full send it! I side with this one too

[Collin @thecollinlav]

@jakob_fago The one who gets up and does the hard work, especially when they don't feel like it, gets ahead.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

@Oliver_Clingain It's weird how that works, but also cool. The main thing is just being consistent with publishing no matter what.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

@rosspower Use it to your advantage. We're living in awesome times.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

@blakeaburge The mind doesn't like open loops and worries a lot about hypothetical situations. Start acting... and do it soon.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

Most people think we only have access to 10% of our brains.

But that's misleading. You actually use most of our brain throughout the day.

The issue is you're not using it well.

So you try new morning routines, focus techniques, and mental "hacks" to be more productive.

Thing is, you don't need this.

Instead of trying to access more of your brainpower by adding new things, remove what's holding you back.

- Like cutting out doom scrolling
- Like cutting out late-night TV binges
- Like cutting out constant notifications

Whatever the case might be… cut the fluff before trying something new to rebuild your focus.

[Collin @thecollinlav]

@blakeaburge There's quite literally nothing more meaningful you could possibly do. Make the most of yourself with the time you have!