𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗽 𝟴𝟳: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘇 & 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱.

In this episode of Mindset Monday, we explore what it really means to be anti-fragile — to thrive through adversity, chaos, and uncertainty instead of breaking under it.
Rafael Cortez and Justin Thorstad break down the emotional intelligence behind the mindset of an anti-fragile entrepreneur — the kind of leader who doesn’t just survive challenges but grows stronger because of them. They discuss how self-awareness, discipline, and perspective help you face setbacks with resilience and use every obstacle as fuel for growth.
𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼:

- Develop emotional intelligence to navigate stress and burnout.
- Shift from being resilient to being anti-fragile — using pressure as power.
- Build self-regulation and awareness to stay grounded in chaos.
- Reframe adversity as a necessary part of your evolution.
- Find joy, curiosity, and purpose in the day-to-day grind of entrepreneurship.
- Recognize burnout as a signal of misalignment — not weakness.
- Stay unshakable by protecting your peace, focus, and energy.
This episode is a powerful reminder that success isn’t about avoiding pain — it’s about transforming it. The moment you stop resisting the chaos and start learning from it, you step into the mindset that makes you unstoppable.
Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or just trying to level up in life — this conversation will challenge your thinking and redefine how you view failure, struggle, and growth.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲:

0:00 – Intro
2:30 – Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Entrepreneurship
6:00 – The Truth About Burnout and Self-Awareness
10:15 – Resilience vs. Anti-Fragility
14:00 – How to Reframe Chaos as Opportunity
19:30 – Emotional Strength and the Courage to Act
25:00 – Discipline, Alignment, and Daily Awareness
30:00 – Finding Joy and Gratitude in Small Wins
35:00 – Staying Curious and Hungry as a Creator
40:00 – Final Thoughts: Becoming Unshakable
Connect with Justin Thorstad:
📞 Cell: (602) 348-8534
📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 Website: www.justinthorstad.com
📱 Instagram: @justinthorstad
Follow Rafael Cortez:
🌐 Website: www.ceopulse.com
📱 Instagram: @rafaelcortezceo
📘 Facebook: @rafaelcortezceo
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