Unleashing The Power Of The Navy Seal's Mindset For Peak Mental Performance - Will Johnston : 281

In this conversation, former collegiate athlete and Navy SEAL Will Johnston shares his journey from basketball player to SEAL and his insights on mental performance. He emphasizes the importance of identity and the need to cultivate a new identity when transitioning to a new phase in life. Will also discusses the power of humor in challenging situations and the value of recovery and self-care for high performers. He highlights the benefits of visualization and the rewiring of the brain that occurs through this practice. In this conversation, Will Johnston and Joel Evan discuss the power of visualization and the misconceptions surrounding it. They also explore the concept of the two-millimeter shift that separates high performers from the rest. Will shares strategies for self-regulation and getting back to peak performance after facing obstacles. He also talks about his exciting projects, including one-on-one consulting and a program focused on overcoming traumas. The importance of purpose and intention in daily life is emphasized, along with the impact of a single choice. Will shares his daily rituals and practices, and provides information on how to connect with him. Takeaways ✅ Cultivating a new identity is crucial when transitioning to a new phase in life. ✅ Humor can be a powerful tool for resilience and pattern interruption. ✅ Recovery and self-care are essential for high performers to manage stress and maintain focus. ✅ Visualization is an underutilized tool that can rewire the brain and improve performance. ✅ The two-millimeter shift is what separates high performers from those who never reach their full potential. It involves self-regulation and the ability to quickly get back to a peak performance state after facing obstacles. ✅ Strategies for getting back to peak performance include taking deep breaths to regulate your physiology, using mantras to focus on the right things, and breaking tasks into small, manageable chunks. To connect with Will Johnston, reach out to him on LinkedIn or visit his website (coming soon). Timeline 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Transition from Collegiate Basketball to Navy SEALs 04:53 The Surprising Challenges of Navy SEAL Training 07:32 Using Past Experiences to Overcome Setbacks 08:49 The Importance of Identity 11:19 Humor as a Tool for Resilience 13:45 Using Humor in Challenging Situations 15:19 Cultivating a New Identity 18:46 The Value of Education and Experience 20:25 The Power of Recovery and Self-Care 23:01 Implementing Self-Care Practices 25:04 Morning Visualization and Manifestation 28:38 The Power of Visualization 29:37 Misconceptions about visualization 30:35 The two-millimeter shift to greatness 31:32 Self-regulation and getting back to peak performance 33:49 Strategies for getting back to peak performance 39:23 Exciting projects and future plans 45:42 The importance of purpose and intention 51:21 The impact of a single choice 53:14 Daily rituals and practices 55:06 Where to connect with Will Johnston