Fourth way to win: process

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Consistency and rigor in following a disciplined process is key to achieving excellence and success. By establishing and adhering to routines and habits, individuals can minimize cognitive overload, enhance decision-making abilities, and create space for effective thinking. The concept of process applies across various fields, from professional sports to academics, by providing a structured approach that guards against the natural variability of life. Developing routines, such as preflight checklists for pilots or fearless golf routines for PGA tour golfers, helps maintain focus, reduce reactivity to external factors, and foster a competitive edge that is not influenced by surrounding variables. Process, characterized by repetition and adherence to a set routine, ultimately leads to consistent performance and success over time.

In the first of a special two-part episode, celebrated performance psychologist Gio Valiante calls on his vast experience working with some of the world’s top athletes and entrepreneurs. Shane and Valiante discuss developing discipline and resilience in work and life. Valiante offers his thoughts on the five ways to gain an advantage and win and how to change your habits. He also discusses the role your environment plays in discipline and how you can develop resilience in yourself and your children. Valiante is regarded as one of the most successful performance coaches in the world. He’s worked extensively with golfers on the PGA and LPGA Tours, Olympic athletes, and leading figures in NCAA football and the NFL, where he served as the Head Performance Coach of the Buffalo Bills. He has also logged over 5,000 hours coaching some of the most sophisticated investors in the world, including hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

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