You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson The Sneaky Checkmate: Turnaround Velocity (Heroic +1 #1,901)
Oct 4, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Ralph Waldo Emerson, a pioneer of transcendentalism, Steven Hayes, a leading psychologist in acceptance and commitment therapy, and Phil Stutz, an innovative psychiatrist, delve into the art of resilience. They share riveting stories from a chess tournament, illustrating the emotional rollercoaster of competition. The trio discusses how swift recovery from mistakes, akin to chess strategies, can transform setbacks into growth opportunities, emphasizing mental toughness and the life lessons embedded in the game.
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Nervous Dropoff And Emotional Prep
- Brian describes dropping Emerson off at a big chess tournament while nervously awaiting the result.
- He prepared for either outcome, saying "We win or we learn," showing emotional readiness.
Eight Seconds, One Elegant Checkmate
- Emerson lost his rook with only eight seconds left after four hours of play but refused to give up.
- He calculated a multi-move trap and turned the blunder into a sneaky checkmate and a huge win.
Speed Of Recovery Is Creative Mastery
- Phil Stutz says the most creative act is how quickly we recover from glitches.
- Rapid recovery, not perfection, defines mental toughness and peak performance.