#1 ·
I’ve been thinking a lot about how much of success in high-stakes environments is actually just psychological warfare. It’s easy to focus on the physical grind—the training, the reps, the sheer stamina—but lately, it feels like the real difference makers are the ones who can master their own headspace.
I tried this thing a few months ago where I tried to emulate the focus of certain legendary golfers I follow. I thought if I could just mimic that "locked-in" stillness during my high-pressure work presentations, I'd be unstoppable. It didn't work immediately, of course. I just ended up looking like I’d forgotten my lines. But I do think there's something to be said for finding a non-sporting archetype to model your discipline after.
It’s interesting how we look to people in completely different arenas to find a blueprint for our own grit. Do you guys have a specific person—maybe an athlete, an artist, or even a historical figure—whose mental approach you try to copy when things get intense?
I tried this thing a few months ago where I tried to emulate the focus of certain legendary golfers I follow. I thought if I could just mimic that "locked-in" stillness during my high-pressure work presentations, I'd be unstoppable. It didn't work immediately, of course. I just ended up looking like I’d forgotten my lines. But I do think there's something to be said for finding a non-sporting archetype to model your discipline after.
It’s interesting how we look to people in completely different arenas to find a blueprint for our own grit. Do you guys have a specific person—maybe an athlete, an artist, or even a historical figure—whose mental approach you try to copy when things get intense?