Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain GOYA
Dec 12, 2025
Discover the transformative 'G-O' concept, symbolizing 'Get Off Your Anatomy' and pushing you to take action. Brian shares inspiring lessons from Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, who motivated himself to refocus with a simple reminder in his locker. Dive into the importance of a strong work ethic and how consistent effort can lead to remarkable results. This engaging exploration will leave you eager to apply these principles in your own life!
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Get Off Your Anatomy And Act
- Do get off your anatomy and take action instead of passively consuming or delaying work.
- Do act now because "acting changes everything" and action drives results.
TCU Visit That Stuck With Players
- Brian Cain recounts teaching at TCU in April 2006 and sharing the G-O and A-C concepts with the baseball team.
- He links that visit to Jake Arrieta remembering those phrases years later as part of his work routine.
Arrieta's Locker Sign Ritual
- Brian shares that Jake Arrieta used a locker sign reading G-O as a cue to stop scrolling and get back to work.
- That ritual helped Arrieta maintain the work ethic that contributed to his Cy Young and World Series success.
