Big Ideas

Our brain is a muscle that requires training just like any other muscle group

  1. We are a species that loves the path of least resistance

You have to do abnormal things to become mentally tougher just like become physically tougher

  1. We can train our brain to be tougher.
  2. Training is required

Our Self image defines the upper and lower limits of our success

  1. It is Defined by how we talk to ourselves
  2. It’s not determined by reality but instead by our desire
    • Figure out who you want to be
    • Start talking to yourself

Product goals vs process goals

  1. Result goals v/s what it takes to get there
  2. Identify 1 product goal
    • Identify 2-3 process goals daily weekly monthly that will make the product goal a reality

Ideal arousal state = level of energy we bring to a job

  1. Level 1-10
  2. Identify the idea arousal state you need to be at in order to perform at your very best
  3. If you need to lower arousal levels
    • Use Centering breath to make you calm
  4. If you need to increase arousal levels
    • Visualize high energy in order to increase your energy level
    • Use Physical Movements to increase energy levels

Relentless solution focus

  1. We are limited by Channel capacity
    • Working memory can hold 3 things
  2. Improvements
    • Magic number is 1
    • Only 1 at a time
  3. RSF: What’s the one thing I can do to move this situation forward. Not 2 or 3. 1 inch is enough

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