To achieve success, focus on keeping your ego in check and prioritizing the greater good or the team, as this can lead to enlightened self-interest.
Learn to let go of things you love, especially when faced with impermanence, as it’s a non-negotiable fact of life and a necessary process for moving forward.
Recognize when your ego is speaking by identifying those things you don’t like or that cause you to complain, as these are often signs of ego-driven thoughts that prevent team success.
Cultivate a flexible ego by adapting your role and strategy to align with your ultimate goal, even if it means changing your self-perception or previous aspirations, to achieve success.
Resist the ego’s provocation to step out of character and prove yourself, especially when facing criticism, as such actions often serve no productive purpose and can derail your focus.
Identify the ego’s voice, recognize it, suppress it by saying “whatever,” and continue working towards your goal without being sidetracked by self-importance.
Reframe what might be perceived as ego as confidence, understanding that a healthy belief in your ability to pursue and achieve your goals is not cockiness.
To perform at your best, practice setting aside your inner chatter and focusing on being present in the moment.
Focus on staying in the moment and executing at that specific time, moving on to the next moment regardless of whether the previous one was good or bad, as this approach leads to a better overall collection of experiences.
Approach every “game” or endeavor as if it’s your last, appreciating the opportunity and enjoying the process because it might not always be there.
When facing disappointment or failure, use the pain as fuel to keep pursuing your goals, as you cannot let it break you and must continue to go for it.
When you make a mistake, do not dwell on it or let it create a snowball effect; instead, immediately move on to the “next play” with full focus and concentration.
Accept that perfect performance every time is unrealistic; instead, focus on controlling your response and how you come back in the next opportunity after a mistake or bad performance.
Strive to maintain emotional balance by not getting too high after success or too low after failure, as this helps you stay focused on the next task and meet expectations.
Be deliberate about your self-talk, actively counter-programming negative internal dialogue, especially when noticing thoughts like “man, you suck tonight,” to maintain focus and performance.
Accept self-doubt as a normal and healthy indicator that you are striving for something important, recognizing it as just a thought that everyone experiences.
Regardless of negative inner dialogue or self-doubt, your actions must continue moving forward if you want to achieve your goals or happiness.
In critical moments, avoid panicking and instead maintain a high mood, maximum effort, focus, and concentration, always asking how you can best help the team.
Discover and embrace your “why” – the core reason you love what you do – ensuring it brings positivity, allows you and others to flourish, and fosters a symbiotic relationship of mutual help.
Prioritize the success of the team because when the team is successful, everyone is successful, fostering a better flow and communication even in challenging times.
If there’s a problem within a team or if performance standards aren’t met, talk about it right away to prevent issues from escalating and to bring the team closer together.
Continuously push yourself past your perceived limits, and then even further, especially in challenging or “do or die” situations, to achieve greatness.
To effectively push past your limits and grow, you must first understand what those limits are.
When moments of challenge or truth arise, trust in the mental, visual, and physical work you have consistently put in during your preparation.
Consistently put in daily work towards your goals, regardless of whether you’re feeling good, bad, or indifferent, to ensure continuous growth and avoid getting stuck in one place.
Take it easy on yourself and develop a sense of humor about your “crazy inner dialogue” to help settle down and make smarter decisions.
Integrate recovery and rest as essential components of your training or work regimen, finding a personal balance to prevent injury and maintain consistent output.
Use sharp pain as a clear indicator to stop an activity and prioritize your well-being, recognizing it as a sign that you are pushing too hard and risk injury.
Incorporate active but less intense recovery activities like yoga to rejuvenate your body and refresh your mind, especially after intense periods, to maintain output.