Flashback Friday: last year, I published my first post at Psychology Today on a developing a “Way of Being”, the framework for practices that help us move from surviving to thriving and accessing our masterpiece within. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-wa...

There are many ways to meditate and various techniques that you can learn. Which one is right for you??? Edgar Cayce gave us some great advice: "The most important thing about technique is our attitude toward it.”

What does “the divine” mean to you? Here’s a little rhyme for the day.

"Nanakorobi yaoki" (七転八起) is a Japanese proverb that means "fall seven times, stand up eight". It is a powerful reminder that strength comes not from never failing, but from continually rising to try again.

At Home Classics: from time to time, I’ll be re-releasing a few of my favorite episodes that I thought might he helpful, especially during the holiday season. Here’s a 1-minute sample of “The Holiday Pause” from 2023. Full episode: youtu.be/IZIiT-XvF6E

I’m hearing from lots of people who are feeling tired or sluggish these days, especially with the holidays coming. What can you do about it? I address that in my most recent “At Home with George” short. And the answer might not be what you expect. youtu.be/g5TpmvGyTkk

A powerful quote from the great writer Leo Tolstoy, as quoted in A Course In Miracles, which I revisit from time to time: “Good books are a good influence. Good art is a good influence. Prayer is an influence as well. But the strongest influence is the example of a good life.“

Who are you competing against? A few Monday thoughts on that topic: I am fond of saying I compete with/against my previous best self, not against anyone else. It’s more accurate to say I am completing against my unlimited potential, my masterpiece within. More: www.instagram.com/p/DRdZDqDiEl...

Great to see this reel on my past work with MJ, Kobe, Shaq & others put together by SEI. 🙏🏾We worked on far more than meditation & mindfulness in our years together; we worked on what I now call Unlocking and having a “Way of Being”, which the greats in any area of life develop.

Last night, we wrapped up my Fall 2025 Study Group and our Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Challenge with a powerful session full of brave shares and insight. It was a true celebration of this sangha we've been building since 2019. I'm so grateful to all of you who are part of it!

As we wrap up my Fall Study Group this week, working on “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”, this powerful quote comes to mind. It’s about that thing that frightens us most. Here’s Marianne Williamson on the shift from fear to love. Full quote here: www.instagram.com/p/DRNTsolkgA...

Feeling Fatigue or Sluggish? Effort Creates Energy! In my latest “At Home”, I talk about the fatigue I've been dealing with and how I can say “Yes!” to it. The answer might not be what you expect. Here’s a one-minute sample. Watch full episodes here: youtu.be/g5TpmvGyTkk

It’s a place I call the Eye of the Hurricane. You can go there any time. It’s just a breath away…

Seeing everyone’s photos of the Northern Lights this week reminds me of this great Alan Watts quote:

In my latest “At Home” short, I talk about the critical importance of our mindset in shaping our experiences. Are you feeding the love wolf — from the famous Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves — through practices that focus your mind on positive thoughts and emotions? youtu.be/iV1SqyJlOsU

A powerful quote from Maxwell Maltz, author of the groundbreaking “Psycho-Cybernetics", a favorite book of mine:

My question of the day: what’s possible in this moment? And how do we get that? What’s possible for you?

Community/Sangha: we went deep last night for Week 4 of my Fall Study Group and our Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Challenge. Thanks to everyone who made the call, asked great questions, and shared the things that cause you discomfort as we learn & practice together. 🙏🏾

A powerful quote from Bruce Lee: “To me, ultimately, martial art means honestly expressing yourself. It’s very difficult to do. It is easy for me to put on a show and be cocky... or I can show you some really fancy movement. But to express oneself honestly... that, my friend, is very hard to do.”

Here’s my intention for the day. What’s yours???

NEW: how do we go to the next level of getting uncomfortable with the unknown? In my latest “At Home”, I talk about Embodied Awareness as a tool to help us find steadiness, stability, and more clarity as we deal with life’s inevitable ups and downs. Here’s a one-minute sample: youtu.be/9a9evjiFTmQ

On this Halloween, it’s all about LOVE! I thought I’d share this reminder from my second book, Unlocked: "To make a conscious connection with the greatness within, we have to cultivate an openness and a willingness to allow LOVE to move in us and through us.”

Flow Starts Where Fear Ends - In this episode of Flow Code: The Code to Flow State, NBA champion Norman Powell & George Mumford explore how mastering fear unlocks true flow with David Nurse. It’s not about avoiding pressure — it’s about meeting it with presence. www.davidnurse.com/the-david-nu...

A powerful quote from Rabbi Nachman of Breslov: “You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.”

NEW: “At Home” is back! In my latest episode, I talk about Concentration, my second Superpower, and directing and sustaining attention. The big takeaway: YOU get to choose! What does that mean??? Here’s a one-minute sample. To watch the full episode: youtu.be/aUxiK55Mf0Y

Throwback Thursday- I recently came across this Fox Sports clip from the 1990’s when a young me was working with the Chicago Bulls. I’m not sure what the fan behind me was thinking… but it was fun to see this again.

Great advice from the legendary coach John Wooden: "Apply yourself every day to just becoming a little bit better." What does that “little bit” look like for you?

A powerful quote that suggests that true knowledge is demonstrated through action, care of the great Nyanaponika Thera from his classic book “The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: The Buddha’s Way of Mindfulness.” “If one knows but does not act accordingly, one knows imperfectly.”

Join me for the Living a Joyful Life Summit, a 5-day transformational event that begins October 28 via my friends at Wisdom for Life. Get rid of the blocks holding you back from having more of the inner peace, freedom and joy you deserve! Register now for FREE. bestyear.krtra.com/t/83P5rihG7DoQ

Each day, try to find some pockets of stillness. I found some this morning at the ocean. Make that a practice, wherever you are.

A fantastic start to our Fall 2025 Study Group and our “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” Challenge last night! We had a record number to start this 13th cohort of The Mindful Athlete Course! I’m grateful to everyone on the call — both long-time students & many newcomers!

Excited to share this chat I had recently with Jonathan Z Cohen for his Inside The Inspired podcast! Take a listen to “Inside The Mental Playbook of Champions”: www.insidetheinspired.com/podcast-1/ep...

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A powerful prompt from Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mary Schmich: "Do one thing every day that scares you." It was part of her 1997 graduation speech, which became known as the "Wear Sunscreen" essay. To do that you have to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable…

What separates ELITE performers — and anyone who's able to get what they REALLY want in various areas of life from the rest? The #1 factor that doesn’t get talked about is their ability to get comfortable being uncomfortable. How can YOU learn to do that? georgemumford.com/the-mindful-...

MJ was the ultimate competitor. And as I learned in our time working together in the 90s, his true secret was his exceptional ability to be in the moment, which was unparalleled. In ESPN’s “The Last Dance”, Mark Vancil, author of Rare Air, said this about Jordan:…

As Stephen R. Covey taught in 7 Habits: “We must never be too busy to take time to sharpen the saw.” More from @franklincovey: “This habit is called Sharpen the Saw because dull or rusty tools are much less effective than clean and sharp tools. The same is true for us….

Your Life Is Where Your Pain Is — In my latest "At Home With George” short,  I talk about my experience dealing with pain over the past two months and using that to deepen my practice and go back to the basics. Here’s short sample. To watch more: youtu.be/5FssJ_IaO7k?...

Leaving Southern California after another great visit; I hope to be back soon. Whatever life throws at me, I try to remind myself of this great truth and metaphor (from The Mindful Athlete):

A few pics from @InsightLA’s 80th birthday celebration for @JackKornfield and @TrudyGoodman Saturday. It was an honor to share the stage with Jack, Trudy, @danbharris & Spring Washam.🙏🏾And great to hear from Tara Brach, @SharonSalzberg, Joseph Goldstein & @jonkabatzinn via Zoom.

What is a master in the art of living? According to author James A. Michener: “The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion….

Good friends and suitable conversations. It was great to see and celebrate Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman’s 80th birthdays with them and their InsightLA crew last night at their Benedict Canyon retreat house. Always good to talk to Dan Harris as well. 🙏🏾

I’m excited to be joining my friends Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman on Saturday to celebrate their 80th birthdays. We’d love for you to join us (in person or online) for this InsightLA benefit w/many luminaries from the ditation & creative communities. More info: insightla.org/event/jack-a...

Stephen Covey once wrote: “There are three constants in life: change, choice and principles.” He also said: “Principles are guidelines for human conduct that are proven to have enduring, permanent value.” What are your principles??? Are you living them?

Three weeks from today, my Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Challenge (GCBU) begins, part of the Fall Study Group for The Mindful Athlete Course that runs from Oct 15 to Nov 19. We'll start by spending some time examining where discomfort shows up. More info: georgemumford.com/the-mindful-...

I’m back home after another week of travel, including a great session presenting to and getting to meet with school leaders from around California at School Leadership’s Leadership 2.0 Bootcamp. 🙏🏾

A powerful question (below) to consider when challenges arise, even extreme ones. We can start to recognize our wholeness by stepping back, into the Eye of the Hurricane… that place of rest. And then take a breath. And be still. Before we move forward.

In my latest “At Home With George” short, I talk about the importance of compassion and love as we try to figure out how to respond to all the chaos happening in the world right now. We can take a step back, into the Eye of the Hurricane —a place of rest and ease — before we go forward.

Wise words from the late Thich Nhat Hanh: “Violent action creates more violence. That’s why compassion is the only way to reduce violence. And compassion is not something soft. It takes a lot of courage.”

“Divine Order: the Manifestation of the Soaring Spirit”. That’s me in front of an inspiring piece of artwork by sculptor Charles Dickson at the Mariposa station on the LA Metro in El Segundo during my last visit. More info: art.metro.net/artworks/div...