Learning From Experts

SELF TALK-from NFL MVP Cam Newton. Talk to yourself in the third person. That's most effective.

Success starts with loving yourself. The key to powerful self talk is saying the same thing to yourself over and over again. In effective self talk, you bring up your past successes.

University of Texas rowing coach Dave O'Neill has one three national championships here at UT.

Listen for how he has built a culture of encouragement and accountability. And the first thing he asked potential recruits is how have they handled adversity in the past. He's really teaching his athletes advanced leadership of self. He's a master at it.

One of the top college basketball coaches in the country – Buzz Williams. He has nine daily disciplines

He is a perfect example that you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems. He has nine daily disciplines, and an innovative way to keep track of them every day. He also has a gratitude practice. He sends out 2 handwritten 2 handwritten personal notes each day

Nick Saban's THE PROCESS. Learn its origin, from the Michigan state PhD

And embrace this great quote. You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your SYSTEMS. You'll learn that Nick Saban didn't focus on winning the game. He focused on winning each seven second play. The ability to let go of the last play and focus on the next play or the next game is what high achievers do.

Communication expert Jefferson Fisher teaches us the power of using PAUSES in conversations.

As well as the effective use of SILENCE. Also learn the difference in how people who are secure communicate versus how people who are insecure communicate. Also be aware of your verbal tics. It will make your communication more effective.