The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades Stop Obsessing Over the Outcome
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Apr 16, 2025 Outcome obsession can rob you of joy and performance. Prioritizing the process over results is key to unlocking your potential. A legendary basketball coach's pre-game wisdom serves as inspiration for focusing on the journey instead. Learn a transformative three-step reset to shift your mindset away from fear of failure and towards personal execution. Discover how embracing the journey can lead to greater satisfaction and success!
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Geno Auriemma's Final Four Reminder
- Geno Auriemma reminded his team before the national title game that no one remembers his 12 final four losses.
- What people recall are the championships, standards, and effort his teams showed, not the failures.
Outcome Obsession Harms Performance
- Obsessing over the outcome increases tension and clouds your thinking.
- It makes the moment heavier and harms performance.
Three-Step Mental Reset
- Use a three-step mental reset: show up prepared, trust your training, and detach from the scoreboard.
- Focus on your best next action, not on winning or losing.