Beast Mode: Unlocking the Warrior Within

There’s something deeply primal about tapping into your full potential. Like a lion on the hunt or gazelles in a showdown, each of us has an innate drive that pushes us forward when we need it the most. Beast Mode is a state of mind that embodies focus, resilience, and unwavering belief in one’s ability to succeed.

Understanding Beast Mode

The term itself has gained popularity in sports, fitness, and motivational spaces, often referring to moments of extraordinary effort and determination. According to Dictionary.com, Beast Mode is “a state of performing something, especially difficult activities, with extreme power, skill, or determination.” Motivational speaker Dr. Eric Thomas, AKA E.T., brought this concept to the forefront, inspiring people to approach every challenge like a lion or gazelle in the wild—ready to confront obstacles head-on. His message, from his Beast Mode podcast, deeply resonates with me: “It doesn’t matter if you wake up a gazelle or a lion; what matters is that you understand the problem you’re faced with and be a BEAST at being it and achieving it.”

For me, Beast Mode is about more than just working hard; it’s about tapping into a mindset where you take intentional action to push distractions aside, see challenges as opportunities, and let faith turn fear into fuel.

Self Inspired

I am admittedly a morning person. When I wake up most days, I feel inspired and incredibly powerful during those early hours. Some days, I even feel invincible—usually between 4:30 am and 6:00 am. This is my time for prayer—what I see as my ongoing conversation with God. I reflect on the previous day and anticipate what’s ahead. It’s in those moments that I do my best planning. I am self-inspired to achieve everything I’ve set out to accomplish.

I love mornings. Everything is waking, coming to life, and this introverted morning person is laser-focused, ready to “get’ er done.” Beast Mode! But then, life starts happening.

Interruption

By six o’clock, others-you know, those not-so-morning people-begin to stir. By eight, there’s noise and busyness all around. That’s when I’ve typically arrived at the office—whether in person or remotely. And just like that, my flow gets interrupted.

But here’s the thing: in Beast Mode, interruptions don’t stop you. You can’t quit or lose focus. If you do, you become prey to the predator. Now, while the “predator” may feel like that person in the office doing that thing, the real predator is complacency, settling for less, losing focus, or allowing distractions to derail you. It’s anything that pulls you out of position to accomplish your goal.

In the wild, prey that loses focus becomes vulnerable to being hunted for food. Of course, no one’s going to eat you—literally, at least I hope not! But figuratively? You lose. Life’s interruptions will come, but in Beast Mode, you learn to anticipate them, prepare for them, and press forward, no matter what.

Survival of the Fittest

After a recent surgery, my dog Newman was prescribed pain medication twice a day for four days. When the vet called to check on him the next day, I asked how I would know if he was in pain. The vet explained that I probably wouldn’t notice. Newman would most likely go hide in a corner, out of sight. Even though he’s not in the wild, his instinct mimics pack behavior. In the wild, showing weakness is dangerous; it could mean death. It struck me that this is resilience at its core. Like animals who can’t afford to show vulnerability, we, too, in Beast Mode, tap into a deep well of strength—pushing past pain, fatigue, or fear, because we know that showing weakness can lead us off course.

The Power of Focus

In the animal kingdom, distractions are a matter of life and death. Much like the gazelle locking horns in battle or the lion waiting patiently before the chase, focus is a critical tool for survival and success. Whether it’s external noise or internal doubt, you have to take active steps to block it out and deliberately and intentionally lock on to your goals. Clarity of purpose will keep you grounded when the noise and distractions try to pull you off course. When the reason is strong, the distractions lose their power.

Relentless Resilience in Nature

Like the gazelle fighting for dominance, stepping into Beast Mode requires resilience. The difference between those who succeed and those who don’t isn’t the absence of failure—it’s the relentless determination to keep pushing forward, no matter how tough the road gets. Resilience means embracing discomfort, trusting that it leads to growth, and seeing setbacks as setups for future success.

Faith Over Fear

The lion in the wild doesn’t question its ability to catch its prey—it acts with faith. For us, faith is the fuel that keeps us moving forward, even when the finish line is out of sight. Faith is what transforms fear into fuel, turning obstacles into opportunities. It’s what powers Beast Mode and keeps us moving forward when fear tries to hold us back.

Betting on the Warrior Within

With Inspiration Moments, we share nuggets of wisdom to inspire meaningful connections for growth and purpose. Tapping into Beast Mode is not just a momentary shift—it’s a decision to live with power and purpose each and every day. By channeling your focus, resilience, and faith, you unleash the warrior within and rise above life’s challenges. The fight is ongoing, but the victory is already yours if you’re willing to bet on yourself. 

In sharing these insights, I hope I have inspired you to step into your power, embrace discomfort, and live your purpose with unwavering faith. I invite you to comment and share your experiences, contributing to a community of like-minded warriors.

Stay Connected

For more motivational insights, tune in to the latest episode of the Inspiration Moments Podcast, where we dive deeper into harnessing your inner power. Also,  I invite you to visit my website for articles on this and other life-enriching topics of growth, development, and purpose. While you’re there, check out our newsletter and other resources. You can find it all at bettingonme.com. Stay mindful and focused, remembering that every great change starts with a single step. 

Thanks for allowing me to join you on this journey. Until next time. Keep thriving and believing that “Life happens for you, not to you, to live your purpose.”

Respectfully,

Lynn “Coach“ Austin