George Flynn of Garrison Financial Planning shares insights on navigating market volatility and developing a sound investment strategy that withstands economic uncertainty. His approach emphasizes data-driven decision making and understanding the psychology behind successful long-term investing.
• The best time to start investing is always "yesterday" – time in the market beats timing the market
• Market data shows impressive odds of success: 70% chance of positive returns after 6 months, 83% after 5 years, 93% after 10 years, and 100% after 20 years
• Understanding the difference between trading (speculation) and investing (long-term wealth building)
• Investment vehicles explained: stocks (concentrated), ETFs (more diversified), index funds (highly diversified), and bonds (stable income)
• Media sensationalism can trigger emotional decisions – "The Weather Channel loves a hurricane"
• Investment is like a bar of soap – the more you touch it, the smaller it gets
• The average investor significantly underperforms market averages due to behavioral mistakes
• For business owners: focus on protecting capital from inflation and efficient wealth transfer
• George's practice focuses on providing clarity and structure for business owners and their families
Turn off the financial news, stick to your long-term plan, and if you're not working with a financial advisor, consider finding one who can help structure your investments appropriately for your goals.

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Philip Brady, executive coach and new father, shares how his three-month-old son is teaching him more about himself and the world than he ever imagined possible. We explore the fascinating journey from early exposure to personal development books to coaching high-performing leaders who genuinely care about making a positive impact.

• Philip received his first Tony Robbins book at age 11 and has been studying personal development ever since
• Grew up in Dublin before moving to County Meath at age 13, navigating the challenges of finding new community
• Works with "unicorn" clients – exceptional performers who want to make the world better for others
• Great leaders demonstrate growth mindset, curiosity, reflection, and taking responsibility
• When feeling negative, use the "what, so what, now what" journaling technique to gain clarity
• The mind-body connection is crucial – when your mind is negative, change your physical state
• Negative emotions aren't problems to eliminate but valuable messengers with half-lives of 30-40 seconds
• Acceptance is the foundation for change – "the sooner we accept that life is the yin yang, the sooner negative feelings disappear"
• Fatherhood is "beautiful chaos" that reinforces the power of accepting reality as it is
• Philip's future plans include more speaking, music, nature connection, and tree planting with clients

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Learn more about the Fit Mind Academy here. https://seamusfox.com/fit-mind-academy

Clearing shame and guilt is essential for business growth because unresolved emotional baggage prevents you from receiving what you're truly worth. When you don't value yourself, you create patterns of giving too much while expecting others to value you, leading to resentment and stalled progress.

• All good business relationships are built on sustainable fair exchange - a balance of giving and taking
• Shame and guilt create an assumption that we've caused more negatives than positives in situations
• Addressing the internal game is as important as having the right business strategy
• Constant self-criticism makes it impossible to receive what you're worth
• Recognizing both sides of past events helps clear emotional baggage
• Self-sabotage patterns often stem from feeling undeserving of success
• Relationships (business or personal) require both parties to value themselves

If you want to join the Fitmind Academy group coaching program for like-minded business people focused on improving mindset, health, fitness and growth, reach out via email at inquiries@shemusfox.com.

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