# 29 - Embracing the Present: Transforming Pain into Power Through Mindfulness and Self-Discovery with Andrew Cominos

Sport Is Life

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Ian and Andrew talk about the transforming effect of mindfulness and self-discovery in nature and adventure sports. He emphasises the significance of matching belief systems with behaviours, pointing out that thoughts, habits, and actions are all linked.

• Understand the concept of instantaneous mental control and how it can help you change habits.
• Learn why it's critical to replace old belief systems with new, positive ones.
• How Andrew emphasises the value of resilience, overcoming fear, and finding calm in nature and adventure.
• Learn about the importance of taking breaks from electronics and spending time in nature.

About the Guest:

Hey, I’m Andrew. My journey’s been anything but a straight line. Picture this: a solid sales coach on the surface, but underneath, a life in disarray. I was nailing it in business, but my personal life? A wreck. A toxic relationship was just the start. Then, I found rock climbing. It wasn’t just a sport; it was my wake-up call, my way out of the mess I was in.

The real kicker came when my world seemed to fall apart—closing my business, leaving a relationship that was doing more harm than good, and stepping into the unknown. I took a year off, focusing on me. I hit the trails, lost 30 kilos, and got my mind right. It was tough, but it was real. I came out the other side knowing I had more to offer.

Project Remarkable came from those trials. It’s built on the idea that hitting rock bottom isn’t the end; it’s a chance to climb higher than you ever imagined. I've been there, done that, and now I’m here to guide you through it. I don’t do sugarcoating. I offer straight talk, real strategies, and the kind of support that knows firsthand how tough the climb can be.

This is about more than sales or fitness; it’s about finding your footing when the ground beneath you gives way. It’s about facing challenges head-on and coming out stronger. I’m here to show you how. Ready to start climbing?

Link/s:

Website: www.projectremarkable.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcominos

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.

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