You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Process vs. Outcome: Where's YOUR Focus in Pressure Moments? (Heroic +1 #1,865)
Aug 29, 2024
Dave Alred, a renowned coach and performance expert, teams up with Lanny Bassham, a former Olympic champion and mental training specialist, to explore the crucial difference between process and outcome. They emphasize that in high-pressure situations, concentrating on the process is key to achieving success. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they reveal how a firm commitment to the process not only enhances performance but also leads to better results. Tune in for inspiring strategies to shift your focus and thrive under pressure!
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Commit To Process Over Outcome
- Focus on the process you defined, not the outcome, when pressure rises.
- Commit fully to your protocol (posture, self-talk, steps) to perform close to your best.
Stakes Increase Outcome Interference
- The more that's at stake, the more outcome thoughts will intrude on process thoughts.
- That tension explains why performers struggle under high-pressure significance.
Aim At The Smallest Target
- Take 'dead aim at the smallest possible target' to narrow focus on the immediate action.
- Engage totally in the process to replace anxious outcome thoughts with effective execution.