# Growth Mindset Tip #28: Have Fun Storming the Castle

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Podcast: [Whole Again: Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi Wisdom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/whole-again-mindfulness-and-resilience-through-kintsugi-wisdom-6642339)
Published: 2026-07-17T11:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://michaelobrienshift.com/whole-again-podcast/
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Duration seconds: 590

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The Whole Again Podcast: Mindfulness and Resilience through Kinstugi Wisdom airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Pause Breathe Reflect Microdose Meditations, Growth Mindset and Mindfulness Tips, to help us transform our scars into healing and resilience. And between May and October, I'm sharing a new series I'm calling: A Perfectly Imperfect Union. It's about connecting with every day folks as they reflect on America at 250. Conversations will air every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ------- Why does Michael end every podcast and blog post with the same six words from one of his beloved movies? In this Friday Growth Mindset Tip, tip number 28 in his yearlong series celebrating the 25th anniversary of his Last Bad Day, Michael unpacks the story behind his signature sign-off, "Have fun storming the castle." He traces the line back to a favorite scene in The Princess Bride, where Miracle Max and his wife Valerie send Westley off on an impossible rescue mission. You will discover: Why Miracle Max's self-doubt, Westley's support system, and Valerie's push all reflect something deeply human How this line became Michael's countermeasure to greed, hatred, and delusion, the three poisons at the heart of mindfulness Why Michael believes love, and the kindness, empathy, and generosity that come with it, fuels resilience and endurance How a lighthearted movie quote became a serious reminder to pursue love in everything we do Press play to discover the story behind the phrase, and why Michael believes pursuing love, even when it feels like it will take a miracle, is what helps us create a meaningful life. You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE in Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Discover how spend less time on your phone and more time…

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