Archive for May, 2008
The Mental Toughness Cure for Either/Or Syndrome
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the deadly thought diseases of the middle class mindset is what I call Either/Or syndrome. This is the belief (usually programmed into us as children and reinforced in academia) that says you cannot have your cake and eat it, too. Of course sometimes this is true, which reinforces the global belief that it’s ‘always true’. World class thinkers start with the assumption they can have it all, and it often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Since mental toughness is about critical thinking, this demands all possibilities be considered in the belief development process. Is it possible to be financially independent and still have a great family life? Is it possible to enjoy the foods you eat and still be thin and healthy? Is it possible to take risks and still have peace of mind? The questions surrounding either/or syndrome are endless, and the results of adopting the habit of questioning yourself can be life changing. The most important critical thinking question to consider when falling into the either/or syndrome trap is; “Am I sure I can’t have both?” I’ll look forward to your comments. Steve Siebold, CSP, CPCS ( 6:51 )
Mental Toughness Coaching for Basketball and Success
Posted by: | CommentsI just did an interview on coaching mental toughness in basketball for an organization called CoachingToolBox.net It’s headed up by a coach named Brian Williams, and it’s a world class resource for anyone interested in coaching basketball and improving their performance. Check it out at www.coachingtoolbox.net
Thanks to everyone who commented on the Middle Class Demonization of the Pharmaceutical Industry. Fantastic feedback! (I learned a lot)
I’d like to encourage everyone in this community to pass on the mental toughness message by becoming a mentor or coach to someone. Kids, co-workers, spouses, family members, etc. Your coaching in this area may be the only exposure someone has to the world class philosophy. For assistance, download a copy of my ebook, Coaching 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class. This book has 1,062 critical thinking questions to ask the person/people you’re coaching. You can read the first 5 chapters at www.coachingmentaltoughness.net Steve Siebold, CSP, CPCS (5:24)
Mental Toughness and The Middle Class Demonization of the Pharmaceutical Industry
Posted by: | CommentsNo other industry in America has been demonized more than the pharmaceutical industry. The middle class loves to criticize pharma companies for high prices and the commercialization of life saving and extending drugs and vaccines…UNTIL someone they LOVE gets sick. That’s when they rely on pharmaceutical companies to make them or their loved ones well. This is a classic example of middle class thinking and a severe lack of mental toughness. Pharmaceutical sales people are not only some of the finest professionals in selling, they are also some of the most caring I’ve ever worked with at Mental Toughness University. They are the most misunderstood and under appreciated sales people in business today. Listen to this post and I’ll look forward to your comments. Steve Siebold, CSP, CPCS ( 6:20 )
Hillary Clinton Schools Washington in Mental Toughness
Posted by: | CommentsHillary Clinton just won’t quit. According to the political pundits, Barrack Obama has all but locked up the nomination, yet the former first lady refuses to surrender. Love or hate her, I think you have to agree this woman has extraordinary mental toughness. Her never say die attitude shows through more and more as this primary season drags on and on. I’m not even mentally tough enough to keep watching it! Politics and personalities aside, Clinton’s laser-like mental focus on her lifelong dream is a real life Rocky Balboa story. I saw former Clinton administration advisor Dick Morris on Fox news tonight, and he chuckled when someone suggested Hillary might concede any time soon. Morris, who slams his former bosses as often as possible, said Hillary’s soul purpose for the last 20 years has been to become the first female president, and predicted she would fight on until she’s forced to quit. Being the political junkie I am, I have to admit that Mrs. Clinton, like the former president, does seem willing to say and do anything to win. I probably won’t vote for her because I think she loves the idea of being President more than she loves America. In the Mental Toughness University program , we would classify Hillary Clinton and the former President as upper class thinkers rather than world class. That being said, you have to give both of them credit for their outstanding achievments. No matter what happens in the Democratic primary, you can bet Hillary Clinton will be back for another round. Just like Rocky. ( 5: 19) Steve Siebold, CSP, CPCS
Mental Toughness Training will make you Thin and Healthy
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s no better example of delusional thinking than weight loss. What was once a socially acceptable problem has turned into an American epidemic. Getting fat is literally killing people by the millions, and robbing millions more of the healthy and vibrant life they deserve. The bad news is Madison Avenue has learned how to capitalize on the masses delusional thinking in this area. They run ads that say getting fat isn’t our fault, and present weight loss as a complex biochemical process that only their pill, potion, or program can solve…and people buy it by the truckload. The good news is you don’t need any of them to get thin and healthy. All you need is mental toughness. Losing and maintaining your ideal weight is a two step process anyone can master. I’ll look forward to hearing your comments on this post. Steve Siebold, CSP, CPCS
