Your Thursday Three Things for April 3, 2025

You’re not broken. You’re buried. Let's uncover the masterpiece that's already there.

Your Thursday Three Things Brought to you by Jon Macaskill of Frogman Mindfulness; and Will Schneider … together, we are Men Talking Mindfulness.

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The masterpiece is already inside you.

You don’t need to go find it. You don’t need to “build” it from scratch. You just have to stop burying it.

Most of us don’t struggle because we’re lazy or weak or lacking purpose. We struggle because we’ve layered our lives with distractions, expectations, fears, and false identities.

We’re chasing likes, crushing deadlines, numbing discomfort, and projecting curated versions of ourselves to the world … and in the process, we’ve distanced ourselves from our real selves. The ones that are already whole. Already wise. Already capable of something far greater than what we’ve been settling for.

The truth? You don’t need to become someone else. You need to return to who you really are.

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That’s what we talked about with George Mumford on our latest episode of Men Talking Mindfulness.

George is the man Phil Jackson called in to help players like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan master the mental game … to be present, aware, and resilient under pressure.

But George’s impact goes far beyond the court. He’s a man who battled addiction, found mindfulness, and devoted his life to helping others unlock the masterpiece buried under their pain, their trauma, and their stories.

He reminded us that each of us is born with a masterpiece inside. But life - and ego - pile things on top of it. And we start believing those layers are us. The shame. The perfectionism. The self-doubt. The hustle. The pain. The need to be seen.

His words were a gut punch and a balm. “You’re not broken. You’re just buried.”

And mindfulness? That’s the chisel. Awareness. Stillness. Compassion. That’s how you start uncovering what’s already there.

🎧 Listen to the full episode with George Mumford here

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Your Three Things

To help you unlock the masterpiece within:

1. “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield A sharp, powerful guide to breaking through resistance and stepping into your creative, purposeful self. This isn’t just for artists - it’s for anyone who’s ever felt held back by fear, procrastination, or self-doubt.

2. “Unlocking Us” – Podcast by Brené Brown Brené dives into the stories, habits, and beliefs that shape us and how we can rewire our relationship with ourselves. Pick any episode. You’ll find something that helps you see your masterpiece more clearly.

3. Our Live Virtual Meditation Course (Starts April 27) If you want to stop reacting and start responding… if you want to uncover your truest self beneath all the noise… this course is for you. We (Jon and Will) are guiding a 9-week live course to help you build mindfulness into your life in a real, lasting way. 👉 Learn more and sign up here

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You’re not broken.

You’re buried.

And it’s time to start digging.

Let’s go. With presence, Jon & Will

P.S. We’ve never been about quick fixes.

From the beginning, Men Talking Mindfulness has been about doing the work… having the real conversations… building a life that’s grounded, resilient, and true to who you are.

We’ve talked openly about breathwork, meditation, mental health, masculinity, vulnerability, grief, and growth. We’ve shared the messy, beautiful, challenging parts of being human… and we’ve heard from so many of you who are walking your own path toward becoming a happier, healthier version of yourself.

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And we’re just getting started.