TMB68 - John McLean-Foreman - Discipline by Design: Reprogramming Resistance

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In this episode of Mental Breakthrough, I sat down with John McClain Foreman — game designer, writer, and the mind behind "5 Daily Risks" — to unpack the invisible architecture of change. We explore the surprising way anxiety hijacked his once-gregarious self and how a desperate call to a friend sparked a radical behavioral experiment that changed everything. From cold-calling Hollywood producers to reprogramming autopilot beliefs, John shares how risk, when designed with purpose, can transform our identity.
What struck me most is how John’s method doesn’t ask us to white-knuckle our way through resistance — it invites us to befriend it. His blend of game theory, behavioral design, and emotional honesty makes for a refreshingly embodied approach to self-transformation. Whether you’re stuck in self-doubt, scattered by “many shoulds,” or just looking for a framework that actually works, this conversation is packed with insights.
We also talk about ideal death, evolutionary psychology, why timing matters more than talent, and how daily action reshapes belief. Plus, what happens when the risks no longer scare you — and why that’s exactly the point.