Finding Mastery

Question 1

High Performance

Answer 1

Being the best version of you. Being at your best.

Being, not doing, is the foundation of high performance.

The goal is to live in alignment with your own definition of high performance so you can bring your authentic self to each moment, even in the face of challenges.

Question 2

My Personal Philosophy

Answer 2

To courageously live life hungry, humble, and focused. A life of Eudaimonia.

Question 3

My Vision

Answer 3

Being of healthy body, mind, and soul, rich in relationships, and financially independent.

Question 4

My Character Strengths

Answer 4

Honesty
Perspective
Leadership
Creativity
Love of Learning

Question 5

Self-Discovery

Answer 5

To be very clear and convicted in who you are. To know your Personal Philosophy, Vision, Character Strengths, Mindfulness

Question 6

Personal Philosophy

Answer 6

What guides you?

A statement that articulates your guiding principles in life.

Question 7

Vision

Answer 7

Where are you going? What’s possible for you?

Goals are what is probable. A vision is what’s possible.

Goals are stepping-stones that live inside the context of the larger vision.

Question 8

Character Strengths

Answer 8

Character strengths are the lasting impressions you leave on people from the interactions you have with them.

The traits that define you.

Being aware of your strengths helps you live more authentically.

Question 9

Mindfulness

Answer 9

A particular way of being in the present moment without judgement, without critique.

Mindfulness is a practice that helps us understand who we are at our core.

It helps us clarify our beliefs, uncover our biases, and bring our unique selves forward in a world that wants us to fit in.

Training: spend 6-20 minutes a day to focus intently on your breathing.

Question 10

Two Pillars of Mindfulness

Answer 10

1. Awareness
2. Insight and Wisdom

Question 11

Recovery (4 pillars)

Answer 11

Eat/Hydrate Well
Move Well
Sleep Well
Think Well

Question 12

Eat/Hydrate Well

Answer 12

Fuels your body and your brain.

Training: colorful foods and clean proteins, water.

Question 13

Move Well

Answer 13

Staying active fuels productivity.

Training: exercise

Question 14

Sleep Well

Answer 14

Sleep is one of the greatest mechanisms of recovery.

Training: 7-8 hours.

Question 15

Think Well

Answer 15

Key element of high performance.

Training: invest in mindset training regularly.

Question 16

Psychological Framework

Answer 16

Optimism
Control
Grit

Question 17

Optimism

Answer 17

A belief that something good is about to happen.

Relentlessly finding ‘what’s good’ in a situation increases cognitive flexibility, which is key to navigating change and transition.

Question 18

Control

Answer 18

You are 100% in control of your thoughts, actions, effort and attitude.

When we focus on what’s within our control, we are more likely to stay motivated and resilient under stress.

Question 19

Grit

Answer 19

Passion and perseverance towards a long-term goal.

Fear and fatigue make it difficult to live with passion and feel capable of persevering. Recovery is crucial.

Question 20

Mental Skills

Answer 20

Calm
Confidence
Deep Focus
Trust

Question 21

Calm

Answer 21

Calm is our ability to find the optimal space of physiological activation to perform our best when we perceive something to be important or challenging.

Use your breathing to regulate your physiology.

Question 22

Confidence

Answer 22

Confidence comes from what you say to yourself, your own self-talk.

The thoughts you choose have a powerful impact on how you think about your ability to meet challenges.

Question 23

Deep Focus

Answer 23

Focusing is a decision, refocusing is a skill.

Our best work and best moments in life are when we are completely focused on the present moment, or the task at hand.

Question 24

Trust

Answer 24

Behavior x Time = Trust

Unlocking your self-trust helps unlock your potential.

Assume best intent for yourself and others.

Question 25

A Disciplined Mind

Answer 25

A disciplined mind is a mind that can come back to the present moment, over, and over, and over again

Question 26

Awareness

Answer 26

Awareness of your thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and the unfolding environment.

Question 27

Two Types of Mindfulness

Answer 27

1. Single point mindfulness training.
2. Contemplative Mindfulness

Question 28

Single Point Mindfulness

Answer 28

Focusing on a single point e.g., breath, a candle, a mantra, etc.

Used to help find a deeper calm. A deeper sense of relaxation.

Question 29

Contemplative Mindfulness

Answer 29

Contemplative mindfulness is following your thoughts, watching them, observing them, without judgment, without critique.

You’ll learn about yourself.