Alan Stein Jr. On Raising your Game and Sustaining Your Game
Feb 21, 2024
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Alan Stein Jr. discusses the importance of mastering basic skills like Kobe Bryant, embracing failure for growth, controlling controllables, embracing integrity in daily choices, and continuous self-improvement for success.
Mastering basics is key to success and improvement.
Balancing confidence with humility essential for elite performance.
Focus on daily process over end results for consistent progress.
Deep dives
The Importance of Focusing on Fundamentals
Alan emphasizes the significance of respecting and mastering the basics as a foundation for success. Reflecting on Kobe Bryant's dedication to fundamental moves despite his elite status, Alan stresses that simplicity is key to improvement and success, connecting this approach to achieving excellence in various aspects of life.
Blending Confidence with Humility
Elite performers exhibit a unique blend of confidence and humility. Alan highlights the importance of earning confidence through hard work while maintaining an open mindset for feedback and continuous improvement. This balance allows individuals to stay grounded, seek growth, and avoid complacency in their endeavors.
Focusing on Process Over Outcome
Alan underscores the significance of staying focused on the daily process rather than being fixated on end results. By emphasizing the critical daily actions, mindset, and behaviors, individuals can steadily progress towards their goals. This approach reduces stress, enhances performance, and cultivates a habit of consistent improvement.
Reframing Failure as a Stepping Stone
Alan reframes the concept of failure as a necessary step towards success. Viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning, he embraces failures as essential components of the journey towards personal and professional development. By leveraging failures as valuable lessons, individuals can resiliently advance towards their aspirations.
Aligning Decisions with Future Aspirations
Alan shares his principle of aligning daily decisions with future goals and aspirations. By evaluating every choice through the lens of whether it leads towards or deviates from the envisioned future self, Alan ensures congruence between beliefs and behaviors. This intentional approach guides him in building a life that resonates with his core values and long-term vision.
Alan Stein Jr. is a performance coach, speaker and author who has spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet, including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant. He now transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance.
In an early 4 am session in 2007, Alan questioned Kobe about focusing on basic drills, and Kobe's response left a lasting impact: “Why do you think I am the best player in the world? Because I never get bored with the basics.”
Alan discusses the mindset required to embrace the basics, what sets elite performers apart, how to define and develop a winner’s mindset, and failure as a prerequisite for success.
He also lives what he teaches by asking himself, “ Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have for tomorrow?”
@alansteinjr
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