BrainTrackers-Self-Improvement Wisdom

You may have heard some of these wisdom phrases before. But because they're so valuable, I offer them as a reminder to those who know about them and as a way for others to discover their power. The key phrases are taken from one of my favorite books "Zen in the Martial Arts" by Joe Hyams and represent principles applicable to all areas of life not just sports.

1. Empty Your Cup: This phrase illustrates the necessity of cultivating an open mind. You cannot expect to ever learn new things if you are unwilling to "empty your cup" (mind) of your own opinions and speculations.

2. Process Not Product: You will never learn anything properly unless you give yourself time, specifically, time to actively work toward a goal without setting a time limit for its achievement. It's all about the process rather than the end product. When you remove a self-imposed time limit, you automatically remove the anxiety that comes with trying to achieve it by an arbitrary deadline.

3. Seize the Moment: Live in the present. Your focus should be on what you can effectively do today. If you do that, you will not waste energy. Dwelling on the past (regrets) or worrying excessively about the future (anxiety) are the two things that dissipate energy. They are also two things that can result in depression and cause a standstill to your life.

4. Multiple Options: When an unfavorable event occurs in your life, react to it without undue emotion or haste. Realize that in nearly every instance you probably have more alternatives than you think you have. Hold still a moment before acting or reacting and consider the alternatives.

By mastering these simple concepts, you too can become a peak performer in your life and in all you endeavor to do.

J Bartell and BrainTrackers specializes in peak performance through neurodevelopment behavior modification via subconscious conditioning. For more information visit BrainTrackers.com-Behavior Modification

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