OMMS: The Mantra of Heroes #40

You’ve probably heard the mantra “OM” before. It’s calming, centering, and ancient.

With Heroic Elite, we take it a step further: OMMS.

It stands for Obstacles Make Me Stronger.

This isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a literal truth. Science shows that stress, when embraced as a challenge, builds resilience. Obstacles aren’t just things to overcome—they’re opportunities to grow.

Every time you face adversity and move forward, you strengthen your Soul Force.

Obstacles as Fuel

1. Stress as Growth: When you reframe obstacles as challenges, your brain releases adrenaline and dopamine, energizing you to take action.

2. Strength Through Strain: Just like muscles grow stronger under resistance, your mind and spirit grow stronger through adversity.

3. The Forge of Greatness: Obstacles aren’t in the way—they are the way. They shape you into the person you’re committed to becoming.

As Marcus Aurelius put it: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

OMMS isn’t just a mantra—it’s a way of life.

The Heroic Elite Mindset

With Heroic Elite, we embrace OMMS every single day. Obstacles aren’t annoyances—they’re opportunities.

When things get hard, we don’t back down. We lean in. Because we know:

• Every challenge makes us stronger.
• Every obstacle sharpens our focus.
• Every setback fuels our Soul Force.

OMMS is Heroic. OMMS is transformational. OMMS is the path.

Action for Today

Face today’s obstacles with OMMS:

1. Identify one challenge you’re currently facing.

2. Reframe it as an opportunity to grow. Ask yourself:

• How is this making me stronger?
• What skill, mindset, or strength am I building right now?

3. Take one courageous step forward.

Obstacles make you stronger. OMMS. Let’s go.

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

• The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
• The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal