 | | In today’s edition, Joe shares:- Why You Need An Unfixed Mindset
- Fitness Tips for a Busy Exec
- How to Stay Active as a Family
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| Spartans!
For years, I believed there wasone clear path to the top.
Like many of you, I listened to the books, success gurus, and influencers who held the“secret to success.”
We’re toldthat every winner makes similar choices.
Successful people wake up at 4:00 in the morning.
Successful people readThe New York Timescover to cover.
Successful people workout during lunch.
Successful people hold a strict schedule.
And so on.
I’m sure many high achievers have adopted these habits.
But not all.
Someone once told me that in order to be productive, I must protect my meetings.“You don’t want to take meetings that will waste your time,”they said.
If I had followed that advice,I would’ve missed out on huge business opportunities, and meaningful relationships with friends and colleagues.
That advice is just not going to work for me and my style of business.
Turns out, there are many, many roads you can take to become number one.
But there is one mindset that works for everyone.
Mental flexibility.
That’s what my new bookExtreme Balance— co authored with athlete Ben Askren and psychologist David Sacks, Ph.D. — is all about.
In it,performance-oriented psychologist David Sacks, Ph.D., helps us understand that there isn’t one single “best” way of operating. However, flexibility is a sure way to success.
The wise person adapts their mindset to the demands of the situation at hand. Put another way, they have an“unfixed mindset.”
It may sound like an unfixed mindset means you should pick a spot in the middle of two extremes and stay there.
Not at all.
Flexibility is the ongoing processof adjusting your approach to the demands of the situation.
Ultimately, what works for someone else may not work for you, and what worked for you yesterday may not work today or tomorrow.
Elite athletes know this best. The top performers accept corrective feedback from their coaches or opponents. They adjust course, and work towards perfecting their weaknesses over and over again.
InExtreme Balance, we discuss:- Thinking you’re good enough AND thinking you’re never good enough.
- Preparing for everything AND expecting the unexpected.
- Being an individual AND being a team player.
These are all dichotomies necessary to become better at what you do — your way.
Want to learn more?Pre-order Extreme Balance on Amazon today!
Here’s to The Hard Way!
Joe |
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| SIMPLE IDEAS FOR FAMILY FITNESS | This summer, get the whole family moving with five underrated outdoor activities. - Geocaching:Join the real-world outdoor treasure hunting game in your town — or travel as far as you want to go.
- Camping:Set up tents in the woods or in your own backyard. Gather firewood, sit on the ground, cook food over a flame, and take in nature.
- Kite Flying:Spend a windy day at the park, where running and maneuvering a kite in the air is more physical than you think.
- Beach Games:Volleyball, frisbee, and paddleball are super hard in the sand.
- Gardening:Start a family garden. Digging, squatting, bending, and lifting are essential movements for both adults and kids.
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\t\t\t| You Ask, Joe Answers | Q: Hey Joe, I'm an extremely busy exec practically glued to my chair, or conference room chairs, 10-11 hours a day. I wake up at 4:50 to get into the office by 5:45, not leaving until around 5:00 to head home by 6:00 and interact with my kids. By then it's about 8:00. What do you recommend for someone like me?
- Ken G
A: Hey Ken, That’s a tough schedule,but you’re tougher. The good news is that just 15 minutes of physical activity per day can help counteract all that sitting anddecrease your risk of cardiovascular disease,according to researchers. My favorite office workouts are walking up stairs or doing 15 minutes of squats and pushups.At your desk, stand, or buy a treadmill walking pad. If you’re feeling the weight of sitting in meetings all day,chances are the rest of your team is, too. So find creative ways to sneak physical activity — and time outdoors — into your workday, like a walking team brainstorm. Orremove one non-essential weekly meetingfrom everyone’s calendar for an optional activity hour.
Aroo!
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