In this week’s Wednesday Recap, J.R. summarizes the three BIG nuggets of wisdom from his interview with MMA, self-defense, and close-quarters combat expert, Jonathan Burke. So if you want the cliffs notes version of Monday’s episode, make sure to check out this week’s Recap!
[00:01 – 07:32] Jon’s BIG Three
- #1: How to overcome a self-restricting mindset
- Get a positive performance phrase
- Put faith in yourself and the skills you’ve acquired
- Make your “What if?” thoughts positive
- #2: The strategy to take into a pressure-packed situation
- Surrender. Allow. Accept
- If you’re pursuing big goals, there will always be pressure
- Allow what’s going to happen, happen. Just flow with it. If you try to control every outcome…it’s never going to work.
- #3: The mindset to take into highly emotional, highly-charged situations
- #1 – look past the tip of your nose (i.e. the present moment)
- #2 – play the game of chess (i.e. play the outcome WAY past the first move)
- #3 – Ask: What’s going on in ______ (other person)’s mind?
[07:33 – 10:17] Wrapping Up!
- Make sure to listen to the full interview with Jon to get his bonus tips for parents about keeping your kids and family safer
- Take action…
- Pick ONE of the three nuggets to work on
- COMMIT
KEY QUOTES
“Allow what’s going to happen, happen. Just flow with it. If you try to control every outcome, it’s never going to work.” – Jonathan Burke
CONNECT WITH JON
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