The speaker recounts their golfing adventure with their family, focusing on the magical moment of getting a hole in one. They discuss the importance of focusing on what one can control in mental health. The chapter emphasizes self-control, positivity, and planning ahead. The speaker shares their excitement over getting a hole in one while playing golf and reflects on decision-making based on principle versus preference. They introduce the concept of living a principle-based life and encourage listeners to define their own core principles.
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Quick takeaways
Living a principle-based life is crucial for living a fulfilled and impactful life, and individuals can take control of their lives by committing to living in alignment with their core values.
To improve mental health and enhance performance, it is essential to focus on the things that can be controlled, such as attitude, presence, process, preparation, and performance, and avoid dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
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Principle-Based Living
Living a principle-based life is crucial for living a fulfilled and impactful life. Making decisions out of principle, rather than preference, enables individuals to show up confidently and serve others profoundly. The key is to identify and write down 10 core values or guiding principles and then narrow them down to the top three. By committing to living in alignment with these principles, individuals can take control of their lives and strive to be 1% better each day.
Focus on What You Can Control
In order to improve mental health and enhance performance, it's essential to focus on the things that can be controlled. Many high achievers, such as professional athletes and CEOs, often find themselves fixated on things beyond their control. By shifting the focus to what can be controlled—such as attitude, presence, process, preparation, and performance—individuals can experience improved well-being and performance. Avoiding dwelling on the past or worrying about the future is vital for maintaining positive mental health.
Decision Fatigue and Routine
Decision fatigue can cloud judgment and lead to lower quality decision-making. To combat this, developing routines and processes can be immensely helpful. By making daily agendas the night before, individuals can provide structure and reduce the number of decisions to make throughout the day. Implementing routines in other areas of life, such as meal plans or wardrobe choices, can further conserve cognitive power, enabling individuals to focus on more important decisions and tasks.
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian does a weekly reflect and refocus on what he’s learning, working on, struggling with and reflecting on. This weeks topics include:
Brian’s first hole in one
Miss Rachel and Toddler Education
The Foundation of Mental Health
Controlling What You Can Control
The Missing Link In Mental Health
Lesson on Living From UFC Hall of Famer
Choosing Your Core Principles
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