Inner Game: Pieces of the Puzzle

MasterP encouraged me to record the important points of our conversations on my blog. I believe this is so important that I am sticking a link to this in a place of prominence.

Below is an amalgamation of ideas, principles, and goals I have come by, whether through conversations with friends (MasterP and Rufio are major contributors), through my readings, or through my own experience.

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This is an outline. I'll update this as I develop these ideas tomorrow and over the next few months.

Status

In life, we must view ourselves as worthy - or dare I say, more than worthy.

Posture

Our posture must be powerful and confident. Walk with a happy and confident swagger. Stand with your chest out, back straight, chin level or up. Your weight should be mostly on one foot and your stance should be wide - this displays comfort and security.

Composure

Always keep your cool. You must be able to keep your composure under pressure. When you recognize that you are getting nervous, use a technique to center yourself.

Affirmations

Create recordings of affirmations or listen to motivational speakers who give affirmations. This will keep you motivated and help you focus.

Areas where I need to focus:

Delivery

Another way of putting this is calibration.

Mindset

This goes along with affirmations. I need the proper mindset. Be not just optimistic but over-optimistic. The example MasterP used was I think Warren Buffet, who as a poor working kid was losing sleep due to worry. When asked why, he responded that he was concerned how is kids would spend the billions he would earn.

Cocky/Funny

I am not quite sure how to do this. Time to read DiAngelo!

Storytelling

Everything you say must be colorful, suspenseful, etc. There are books on this.