Be Fit to Be Useful #22

Georges Hébert, the pioneer of La Méthode Naturelle, believed strength is about utility. His motto, “Être fort pour être utile” (“Be strong to be useful”), applies just as much to our minds as it does to our bodies.

Marcus Aurelius echoed this beautifully: “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

In Heroic Elite, we train our minds to face life’s real challenges:

• To remain calm in chaos.
• To reframe adversity as fuel for growth.
• To show up as a protector and leader for those who need us most.

Here’s the thing—Just as a strong body allows us to lift others physically, a strong mind enables us to support others emotionally and mentally. Training both is what makes us truly useful.

Action for Today

Ask yourself: How can I train my mind to be more useful?

Start with these three practices:

1. Reframe Setbacks: Treat challenges as opportunities to grow stronger. When stress arises, ask: What can I learn from this?

2. Practice Gratitude: Focus on what’s working instead of what’s wrong. Research shows gratitude rewires your brain for resilience and optimism.

3. Commit to Consistency: Show up daily for mental practices like journaling, meditation, or reflecting on your wins.

Let’s train our minds today, so we’re ready to serve when it matters most.

P.S. Research from The Journal of Applied Psychology shows that psychological resilience improves through deliberate practices like gratitude and reframing.

P.P.S. For more on this, check out the Philosopher’s Notes on:

• Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl