George Mumford
@georgemumford.bsky.social
Performance whisperer/speaker/teacher. Author of “Unlocked: Embrace Your Greatness, Find the Flow, Discover Success” & The Mindful Athlete. Bio, courses, app, and media at www.georgemumford.com
It’s a place I call the Eye of the Hurricane. You can go there any time. It’s just a breath away…
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It’s a place I call the Eye of the Hurricane. You can go there any time. It’s just a breath away…
Seeing everyone’s photos of the Northern Lights this week reminds me of this great Alan Watts quote:
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Seeing everyone’s photos of the Northern Lights this week reminds me of this great Alan Watts quote:
In my latest “At Home” short, I talk about the critical importance of our mindset in shaping our experiences. Are you feeding the love wolf — from the famous Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves — through practices that focus your mind on positive thoughts and emotions? youtu.be/iV1SqyJlOsU
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In my latest “At Home” short, I talk about the critical importance of our mindset in shaping our experiences. Are you feeding the love wolf — from the famous Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves — through practices that focus your mind on positive thoughts and emotions? youtu.be/iV1SqyJlOsU
A powerful quote from Maxwell Maltz, author of the groundbreaking “Psycho-Cybernetics", a favorite book of mine:
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A powerful quote from Maxwell Maltz, author of the groundbreaking “Psycho-Cybernetics", a favorite book of mine:
My question of the day: what’s possible in this moment? And how do we get that?
What’s possible for you?
What’s possible for you?
November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My question of the day: what’s possible in this moment? And how do we get that?
What’s possible for you?
What’s possible for you?
Community/Sangha: we went deep last night for Week 4 of my Fall Study Group and our Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Challenge. Thanks to everyone who made the call, asked great questions, and shared the things that cause you discomfort as we learn & practice together. 🙏🏾
November 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Community/Sangha: we went deep last night for Week 4 of my Fall Study Group and our Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Challenge. Thanks to everyone who made the call, asked great questions, and shared the things that cause you discomfort as we learn & practice together. 🙏🏾
A powerful quote from Bruce Lee:
“To me, ultimately, martial art means honestly expressing yourself. It’s very difficult to do. It is easy for me to put on a show and be cocky... or I can show you some really fancy movement. But to express oneself honestly... that, my friend, is very hard to do.”
“To me, ultimately, martial art means honestly expressing yourself. It’s very difficult to do. It is easy for me to put on a show and be cocky... or I can show you some really fancy movement. But to express oneself honestly... that, my friend, is very hard to do.”
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A powerful quote from Bruce Lee:
“To me, ultimately, martial art means honestly expressing yourself. It’s very difficult to do. It is easy for me to put on a show and be cocky... or I can show you some really fancy movement. But to express oneself honestly... that, my friend, is very hard to do.”
“To me, ultimately, martial art means honestly expressing yourself. It’s very difficult to do. It is easy for me to put on a show and be cocky... or I can show you some really fancy movement. But to express oneself honestly... that, my friend, is very hard to do.”
Here’s my intention for the day. What’s yours???
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Here’s my intention for the day. What’s yours???
NEW: how do we go to the next level of getting uncomfortable with the unknown? In my latest “At Home”, I talk about Embodied Awareness as a tool to help us find steadiness, stability, and more clarity as we deal with life’s inevitable ups and downs.
Here’s a one-minute sample: youtu.be/9a9evjiFTmQ
Here’s a one-minute sample: youtu.be/9a9evjiFTmQ
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
NEW: how do we go to the next level of getting uncomfortable with the unknown? In my latest “At Home”, I talk about Embodied Awareness as a tool to help us find steadiness, stability, and more clarity as we deal with life’s inevitable ups and downs.
Here’s a one-minute sample: youtu.be/9a9evjiFTmQ
Here’s a one-minute sample: youtu.be/9a9evjiFTmQ
On this Halloween, it’s all about LOVE! I thought I’d share this reminder from my second book, Unlocked:
"To make a conscious connection with the greatness within, we have to cultivate an openness and a willingness to allow LOVE to move in us and through us.”
"To make a conscious connection with the greatness within, we have to cultivate an openness and a willingness to allow LOVE to move in us and through us.”
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
On this Halloween, it’s all about LOVE! I thought I’d share this reminder from my second book, Unlocked:
"To make a conscious connection with the greatness within, we have to cultivate an openness and a willingness to allow LOVE to move in us and through us.”
"To make a conscious connection with the greatness within, we have to cultivate an openness and a willingness to allow LOVE to move in us and through us.”
Flow Starts Where Fear Ends - In this episode of Flow Code: The Code to Flow State, NBA champion Norman Powell & George Mumford explore how mastering fear unlocks true flow with David Nurse. It’s not about avoiding pressure — it’s about meeting it with presence.
www.davidnurse.com/the-david-nu...
www.davidnurse.com/the-david-nu...
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Flow Starts Where Fear Ends - In this episode of Flow Code: The Code to Flow State, NBA champion Norman Powell & George Mumford explore how mastering fear unlocks true flow with David Nurse. It’s not about avoiding pressure — it’s about meeting it with presence.
www.davidnurse.com/the-david-nu...
www.davidnurse.com/the-david-nu...
A powerful quote from Rabbi Nachman of Breslov:
“You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.”
“You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.”
October 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A powerful quote from Rabbi Nachman of Breslov:
“You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.”
“You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.”
NEW: “At Home” is back! In my latest episode, I talk about Concentration, my second Superpower, and directing and sustaining attention.
The big takeaway: YOU get to choose! What does that mean???
Here’s a one-minute sample. To watch the full episode: youtu.be/aUxiK55Mf0Y
The big takeaway: YOU get to choose! What does that mean???
Here’s a one-minute sample. To watch the full episode: youtu.be/aUxiK55Mf0Y
October 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
NEW: “At Home” is back! In my latest episode, I talk about Concentration, my second Superpower, and directing and sustaining attention.
The big takeaway: YOU get to choose! What does that mean???
Here’s a one-minute sample. To watch the full episode: youtu.be/aUxiK55Mf0Y
The big takeaway: YOU get to choose! What does that mean???
Here’s a one-minute sample. To watch the full episode: youtu.be/aUxiK55Mf0Y
Throwback Thursday- I recently came across this Fox Sports clip from the 1990’s when a young me was working with the Chicago Bulls. I’m not sure what the fan behind me was thinking… but it was fun to see this again.
October 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Throwback Thursday- I recently came across this Fox Sports clip from the 1990’s when a young me was working with the Chicago Bulls. I’m not sure what the fan behind me was thinking… but it was fun to see this again.
Great advice from the legendary coach John Wooden: "Apply yourself every day to just becoming a little bit better."
What does that “little bit” look like for you?
What does that “little bit” look like for you?
October 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Great advice from the legendary coach John Wooden: "Apply yourself every day to just becoming a little bit better."
What does that “little bit” look like for you?
What does that “little bit” look like for you?
A powerful quote that suggests that true knowledge is demonstrated through action, care of the great Nyanaponika Thera from his classic book “The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: The Buddha’s Way of Mindfulness.”
“If one knows but does not act accordingly, one knows imperfectly.”
“If one knows but does not act accordingly, one knows imperfectly.”
October 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A powerful quote that suggests that true knowledge is demonstrated through action, care of the great Nyanaponika Thera from his classic book “The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: The Buddha’s Way of Mindfulness.”
“If one knows but does not act accordingly, one knows imperfectly.”
“If one knows but does not act accordingly, one knows imperfectly.”
Join me for the Living a Joyful Life Summit, a 5-day transformational event that begins October 28 via my friends at Wisdom for Life. Get rid of the blocks holding you back from having more of the inner peace, freedom and joy you deserve! Register now for FREE. bestyear.krtra.com/t/83P5rihG7DoQ
October 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Join me for the Living a Joyful Life Summit, a 5-day transformational event that begins October 28 via my friends at Wisdom for Life. Get rid of the blocks holding you back from having more of the inner peace, freedom and joy you deserve! Register now for FREE. bestyear.krtra.com/t/83P5rihG7DoQ
Each day, try to find some pockets of stillness. I found some this morning at the ocean. Make that a practice, wherever you are.
October 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Each day, try to find some pockets of stillness. I found some this morning at the ocean. Make that a practice, wherever you are.
A fantastic start to our Fall 2025 Study Group and our “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” Challenge last night! We had a record number to start this 13th cohort of The Mindful Athlete Course! I’m grateful to everyone on the call — both long-time students & many newcomers!
October 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A fantastic start to our Fall 2025 Study Group and our “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” Challenge last night! We had a record number to start this 13th cohort of The Mindful Athlete Course! I’m grateful to everyone on the call — both long-time students & many newcomers!
Excited to share this chat I had recently with Jonathan Z Cohen for his Inside The Inspired podcast! Take a listen to “Inside The Mental Playbook of Champions”:
www.insidetheinspired.com/podcast-1/ep...
www.insidetheinspired.com/podcast-1/ep...
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Excited to share this chat I had recently with Jonathan Z Cohen for his Inside The Inspired podcast! Take a listen to “Inside The Mental Playbook of Champions”:
www.insidetheinspired.com/podcast-1/ep...
www.insidetheinspired.com/podcast-1/ep...
A powerful prompt from Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mary Schmich:
"Do one thing every day that scares you."
It was part of her 1997 graduation speech, which became known as the "Wear Sunscreen" essay.
To do that you have to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable…
"Do one thing every day that scares you."
It was part of her 1997 graduation speech, which became known as the "Wear Sunscreen" essay.
To do that you have to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable…
October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A powerful prompt from Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mary Schmich:
"Do one thing every day that scares you."
It was part of her 1997 graduation speech, which became known as the "Wear Sunscreen" essay.
To do that you have to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable…
"Do one thing every day that scares you."
It was part of her 1997 graduation speech, which became known as the "Wear Sunscreen" essay.
To do that you have to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable…
What separates ELITE performers — and anyone who's able to get what they REALLY want in various areas of life from the rest? The #1 factor that doesn’t get talked about is their ability to get comfortable being uncomfortable. How can YOU learn to do that? georgemumford.com/the-mindful-...
October 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What separates ELITE performers — and anyone who's able to get what they REALLY want in various areas of life from the rest? The #1 factor that doesn’t get talked about is their ability to get comfortable being uncomfortable. How can YOU learn to do that? georgemumford.com/the-mindful-...
MJ was the ultimate competitor. And as I learned in our time working together in the 90s, his true secret was his exceptional ability to be in the moment, which was unparalleled.
In ESPN’s “The Last Dance”, Mark Vancil, author of Rare Air, said this about Jordan:…
In ESPN’s “The Last Dance”, Mark Vancil, author of Rare Air, said this about Jordan:…
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
MJ was the ultimate competitor. And as I learned in our time working together in the 90s, his true secret was his exceptional ability to be in the moment, which was unparalleled.
In ESPN’s “The Last Dance”, Mark Vancil, author of Rare Air, said this about Jordan:…
In ESPN’s “The Last Dance”, Mark Vancil, author of Rare Air, said this about Jordan:…
As Stephen R. Covey taught in 7 Habits: “We must never be too busy to take time to sharpen the saw.”
More from @franklincovey: “This habit is called Sharpen the Saw because dull or rusty tools are much less effective than clean and sharp tools. The same is true for us….
More from @franklincovey: “This habit is called Sharpen the Saw because dull or rusty tools are much less effective than clean and sharp tools. The same is true for us….
October 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
As Stephen R. Covey taught in 7 Habits: “We must never be too busy to take time to sharpen the saw.”
More from @franklincovey: “This habit is called Sharpen the Saw because dull or rusty tools are much less effective than clean and sharp tools. The same is true for us….
More from @franklincovey: “This habit is called Sharpen the Saw because dull or rusty tools are much less effective than clean and sharp tools. The same is true for us….
Your Life Is Where Your Pain Is — In my latest "At Home With George” short, I talk about my experience dealing with pain over the past two months and using that to deepen my practice and go back to the basics.
Here’s short sample. To watch more: youtu.be/5FssJ_IaO7k?...
Here’s short sample. To watch more: youtu.be/5FssJ_IaO7k?...
October 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Your Life Is Where Your Pain Is — In my latest "At Home With George” short, I talk about my experience dealing with pain over the past two months and using that to deepen my practice and go back to the basics.
Here’s short sample. To watch more: youtu.be/5FssJ_IaO7k?...
Here’s short sample. To watch more: youtu.be/5FssJ_IaO7k?...