The biggest problem in conversations as being EGOCENTRIC. Focused on you. Have you ever thought of doing a little TOPIC PREP before conversations. How about having some great and unusual "Go To" questions when you're talking to someone. Learn how to END CONVERSATIONS.
You need a SYSTEM to play great defense. In teaching players, you have to support what you're teaching with ANALYTICS. You also have to have players who can deal with LOSING.
It starts with making the TIME for your close friends. Then it comes down to being a great listener. To do ACTIVE LISTENING . Repeating back what you hear. And lastly, if your friend says they went to Greece, don't tell them about your Grecian experience. Let them share theirs.
This comes from Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. One of the leading authorities on health in the United States today. Your IDENTITY affects your daily actions. You create your identity through focused and deliberate SELF TALK. You do this in your MORNING ROUTINE.
Kobe talks about his "ALTAR EGO" he created before a game. Discusses his fist fight with teammate Shaquille O'Neil. You'll also learn about how he refined his mental toughness as well as how mentors like Michael Jordan helped Kobe.
Chris talks about the power of coaches stimulating peer to peer influence. Because peers can influence each other often times better than coaches can. Chris also talks about the concept of work life balance. There is no balance when there is an obsession. And that's okay. Enjoy the obsession.
It's Ed's secret weapon for success. You want to give yourself a TASTE of success. He also explains that we GRAVITATE to what we're most familiar with. So you want to VISUALIZE what you want. He also says that 10% of the time you need to visualize how you HANDLE ADVERSITY. Powerful!
This number one bestseller is a game changer. Inner Excellence says you had to have a SYSTEM for doing life. For becoming the person you want to be. Otherwise your inner self is built upon what other people think. That breeds insecurity, feeling of not enough, and a strong negative inner voice.
A great team starts with a compelling VISION. But what's most important is having CLARITY regarding the specific COMMITMENTS the team makes, and the individuals make, to achieve the vision. One of the foundational commitments is CONNECTION. And how both coaches and players can do it.
George helped them discover who they REALLY WERE. To really understand their personal story. And who they authentically are. Once they understood that, they lived into their greatness. Also learn that you have to DECIDE if you're going to STRIVE for SUCCESS or AVOID FAILURE.
You must REINFORCE THE GOOD. Also discover the key to being a great coach. Must BE YOURSELF and be CONSISTENT every day.
There is an art to doing that. The truly legendary players have a very strong SELF IMAGE. That drives their CONFIDENCE, which fuels their efforts to put in the work to be great. What makes a great player is CONSISTENTLY IMPROVING in practice and them seeing themselves raise their ceiling.
As well as the effective use of SILENCE. Also learn the difference in how people who are secure communicate versus how people who are insecure communicate. Also be aware of your verbal tics. It will make your communication more effective.
Learn the 4 KEY COMPONENTS to every story. Also it's important to understand the stories that are going on in your athletes HEADS. They could be fostering a FALSE BELIEFS. And appreciate the immense power of stories with your kids. To drive home key principles.
Learn how Matt coaches his divers using VIDEO. It's fascinating. Also learn the advice he got from his dad about VISUALIZATION. It's been the foundation of how he coaches. And listen to the SECRET SAUCE of the UT swimming and diving culture.
It starts by having a PURPOSE DRIVEN IDENTITY rather than a performance-based identity. We are held back from our potential by being overly concerned with what other people think. Also learn that sports is 15 years ahead of business in unlocking human potential.
Dan says losing is a hellhole of suffering. But it's a matter perspective. He was killing himself with his INTENSITY. You'll also learn that he is SUPERSTITIOUS. And that his STRATEGY for WINNING was contrary to other college programs.
Jerritt intentionally STRESSES his athletes during practice. He also says that you have to train athletes to be AWARE of their ongoing THOUGHTS. And that's a three-step process. Identify, process what's going on, and manage.
He has each of his players visit with each one of his coaches every day. It's all about developing deep relationships. He also has some great tips on traveling for your team. Be cognizant of the number of time zones you are going through.
Kelvin talks about how most coaches FAIL because they are afraid of CONFRONTATION. The most LIBERATING LESSON he ever learned is to not care what other people think. Also we learn from KOBE BRYANT how to create an ALTER EGO to enhance performance.