Is changing your behavior as easy as changing your mindset? Today's guests hold the stance that true behavior change takes more than just a mindset shift (and I agree). Dr. Phil Stutz and Dr. Barry Michels are absolute legends in the personal development and self-mastery spaces, and have both been in the private practice of psychotherapy for over 30 years. I sought Drs. Stutz and Michels out to catalogue their tried-and-true techniques for facing fear and challenge, developing clarity around your deepest desires, and cultivating authentic connection in today's world. You'll learn: The KEY tactic to help you stop avoidant behavior, and tackle challenges head on. A surprising path to awareness that allows for deep self-expression. Why discipline and self-restraint are spiritual practices. A framework to cultivate stronger connections and relationships. The MOST IMPORTANT transformative skill to cultivate in your life. Learn more about Dr. Michels and Dr. Stutz: thetoolsbook.com https://instagram.com/thetoolsbook Get the episode guide for full details of the Tools and knowledge shared in this episode.  If you're the type of person who enjoys helping others become the best version of themselves, share this episode with at least one person. ====== Today's episode is sponsored by Heroic!  Head to muscleintelligence.com/heroic and use code muscle to get 20% off your first year of this incredibly valuable app! Imagine showing up to everything in life the same way you do to physical challenges: with the courage, commitment, and confidence to go over, around, under, and through them. That’s exactly what Heroic is all about. It’s a social training platform built to help you be the best, most Heroic version of yourself — in Energy, Work, and Love — and it was created by my friend Brian Johnson. The app will help you become more energized, productive, and connected with its 3-minute Commit + Hit practice, and it will also make you positively addicted to ACTUALLY doing all of the things that you KNOW are best for you. Check it out and commit at www.heroic.us. Use the code "MUSCLE" to get 20% off your membership today.