How To Upgrade Your Mindset (Part 1)

Key Learning

Mindset is Crucial:

• Mindset is the core fundamental aspect to achieving an optimal state, which impacts performance and fulfillment.

• It determines whether you are empowered or disempowered towards your goals.

Definition of Mindset:

• Mindset is simply your way of thinking.

• It falls into two categories: empowering (enabling you towards your goals) or disempowering (hindering you).

Importance of Aligning Mindset with Goals:

• Your mindset must align with your goals for you to achieve them effectively.

Three Buckets of Mindset:

• Psychological
  Deals with natural constructs of the mind.

• Philosophical
  Relates to your intentional way of living.

• Biological
  Involves genetically based elements of your brain and body.

Focus on Psychological Elements:

• Six Layers of the Psychological Mindset: These layers encompass different psychological factors that impact your mindset.

• Self

  • The true, untarnished you (referred to as your soul or spirit).

  • Free from societal influences and expectations.

  • Ego

    • A barrier that separates the self from others.

    • Can be healthy or unhealthy but is essential for differentiation.

  • Identity

    • Who you believe you are.

    • It determines your behavior, often aligned with societal expectations if not strongly defined.

  • Beliefs

    • Your perception of reality.

    • Often developed by age 11-13 and can be outdated.

  • Stories

    • Narratives we create about our lives.

    • Mostly fictional and can either empower or hinder us.

  • Values

    • Core principles that guide decision-making.

    • Need to be regularly evaluated and aligned with actions.

Environment:

• Although complex to fully align, it influences and impacts all six psychological layers.

• Individuals less aware of these layers are more susceptible to environmental influences.

Alignment is Key:

• Identifying and aligning these six layers with your goals make your mindset powerful.

• Continual work and self-reflection on these layers can lead to a transformative mindset.

By understanding and working on these elements, you can change your mindset to be more empowering and aligned with your goals, fostering better performance and fulfillment.