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Episode 65: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Category: Health
Duration: 01:15:05
Publish Date: 2017-03-06 02:00:00
Description: Episode 65 – Mindset I am always fascinated by the mechanics and emotions of the entrepreneurial brain. There are a lot of highs and lows that you need to buffer against. I am also really into the tools that we can use to be better at it by avoiding shiny objects; dealing with stressors, lawsuits, copy cats; how we can meet people with confidence; and avoid feeling like a salesman. Instead of just one guest, we have four for this episode! We talk to Sherman Merricks of CrossFit Dynasty, Tommy Hackebruck of Ute CrossFit, Craig Hysell of Conviction Training, and Josh Price of Loco CrossFit all about the entrepreneurial mindset and the tools and skills they use keep their eyes on the prize, keep from being derailed, and avoid stress. Join us for this action packed interview and be sure to take notes! Reminder the 2017 Two Brain Summit is coming this June 3rd and 4th in Chicago. Be sure to register now! In this Interview: The importance of Focus and its role in the entrepreneurial mindset Why you should have an emotional reason to succeed Moving on from anger and focusing on what you can control Plus: When to bypass diplomacy and put your foot down Achieving success by avoiding cognitive overload The importance of discipline for the entrepreneurial mindset What IS success? Today's Guests: Sherman Merricks of Dynasty CrossFit image01 Tommy Hackenbruck of Ute CrossFit image02 Craig Hysell of Conviction Training image00 Josh Price of Loco CrossFit 13015178_940169842747399_6327647788765376169_n Timeline: 1:31 – An introduction to the entrepreneurial mindset 4:24 – The first component of the entrepreneurial mindset is focus 6:46 – How to deal with too many opportunities to choose from 7:39 – Having an emotional reason to succeed 9:07 – Sherman Merricks on setting goals and staying focused 10:31 – An example of an emotional goal to keep you on track and keep you motivated 12:45 – What to do next after hitting an emotional goal? 13:52 – Achieving success with cognitive overload 15:34 – Learning to focus on what’s important the hard way 18:08 – Tommy Hackebruck on focus and obsession despite the circumstances 20:24 – Channeling the inherit skill of focus in the right direction 23:02 – The importance of discipline for the entrepreneurial mindset 26:44 – Dealing with the extraordinary stress of copiers 31:38 – Being pissed for five minutes and then moving on 34:59 – Spending $170,000 training coaches before learning how to filter 36:18 – Josh Price of Loco CrossFit introduction 40:37 – Is help more powerful than anger? 44:11 – A practical way to get into a steady mindset from a state of anger 47:43 – The art of practicing not to be your first thought 48:39 – Having success is necessary for motivation 51:22 – Can motivation occur after being discouraged? 52:24 – Flipping the tables on success 56:46 – Being at rock bottom is a huge advantage 57:51 – The romantic notion of the entrepreneurial grind is false 58:27 – Craig Hysell on how people should define success in the CrossFit industry 59:53 – What are the steps to determine what success is 62:01 – Ineffective leadership by asking the wrong questions 64:04 – When to bypass diplomacy and put your foot down. 65:10 – The best favor you can do for people is to tell them what you want them to do 70:14 – How to choose which ideas to focus on as an entrepreneur 72:44 – The process of saying hell yes or no Books mentioned during this episode: Extreme Ownership - U.S. Navy Seals by Jocko Willink Good to Great by Jim Collins Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield The Go Giver by Bob Burg Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
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