[[Notes]] - Topics: [[Persistence]] - People: [[Steve Magness]] - Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyosFtMazPo --- ## Summary - [[Experiences in overcoming difficulty help build the capabilities and composure of one's character]]. - [[There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.]] - Reframe your thinking to understand how discomfort maybe beneficial. - Satisfy your [[3 psychological needs]], and you'll work harder than ever. Strive for [[Ikigai]]. - [[You always have a choice]]. Focus on what you can do in [[The next 5 seconds]] ## Notes ### Toughness - [[Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life]]. - [[Tough situations build strong people]]. - [[Experiences in overcoming difficulty help build the capabilities and composure of one's character]]. ### Embrace reality - Embrace reality over acting confident. - "[[An ounce of doubt keeps me sharp]]". - Assume nothing will happen as easily or smoothly as you hope. [[No plan survives first contact with the enemy]]. However, [[Lack of planning is the cause of most failures]]. - [[There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.]] ### Pain - "Acknowledge the pain, but maintain equanimity." - Feel the pain. Stay calm. [[Feel the fear and do it anyway!]] - Endure and overcome discomfort. ### Dealing with discomfort - Zoom out and explain. Look at the situation objectively (in 3rd person) and separate yourself from your emotions; stop identifying with the emotions. - Reappraise. Reframe your thinking to understand how discomfort maybe beneficial; how you can deal with discomfort in a productive manner. - Reassure. Acknowledge that, regardless of how difficult the situation is, ultimately, [[This too shall pass]]. ### Psychological needs - "Satisfy your psychological needs, and you'll work harder than ever." - Accommodate your [[3 psychological needs]]; Autonomy, competency, and belonging. - Strive for [[Ikigai]]. - Acknowledge autonomy. [[You always have a choice]]. You can choose how to think. [[Don't react. Respond.]] - If you must do something, do it on your terms. - Reflect on what you've done. Focus on what you can do in [[The next 5 seconds]] to make progress. - Generate a feeling of belonging by remembering the people or mission. - [[When we satisfy our psychological needs, we are allowed to fulfill our potential.]]