yes, meditation is the backbone of everything you do

bodybuilding = hardware

meditation = software

I meditate up to 45 minutes each day. Afterwards I feel completely in control and completely whole. The metaphor that is frequently used is that of the ocean. The surface of the ocean is very rough. However, as you descend further and further into the ocean, it becomes still. Your life is the same way. There is a lot of shit going on on the surface of our lives, but through mediation it allows us to go into ourselves to observe all that shit from a place of stillness. You come to realize that you're in control of your life; you are not what is going on on the surface of your life. You have the power to observe and the power to change.

What changes have you noticed about yourself?

More relax. Happier.

Did it increase your discipline, focus, etc.?

Yes

Did it help your game? (i.e., non-outcome dependence, etc.)

I think so. It certainly changed my dating behavior a lot. I stopped partying, so flings and ONS with party sluts went out the door.

I'm a lot more able to be happy now without a woman in my life, so I only bother if she is very attractive, enjoyable to be around, and not a slutty.

Did it increase mental health? (rid anxiety, depression, etc.)

Yes. I used to experience stuff like that occasionally. Now it's pretty rare, and passes a lot faster. I also used to have trouble falling asleep sometimes. That never happens anymore.

How often do you practice and for how long?

Oh man, I'm pretty crazy about it. 2-4 hours a day, sometimes more. That isn't all sitting meditation though. Roughly half is Daoist martial arts and chi gung, which is complimentary to sitting and is often considered moving meditation.

Could someone give a idea of where to get some starting resources from for mindful meditation?

Yes, definitely. 20-30 minutes every day. I usually do it in the morning after my coffee and vitamins before going to the gym.

Absolutely. Look up a few of Sam Harris's mindfulness videos on YouTube.

Better focus and concentration.

10+ mins daily.

I'd recommend Headspace.

http://antidoteforall.com/ This is one that Vets with PTSD use and i find it's helped me alot the last 6 yrs, i don't have PTSD , but stress can still drain and break you down..