Modern WisdomAug 5, 2021

#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal

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Guest: Rich Diviney

Notable books mentioned: The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance by Rich Devaney, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler, The Attributes

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#354 - Rich Diviney - Perform Like A Navy Seal mentions The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance by Rich Devaney, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler, and The Attributes with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance Atomic Habits Stealing Fire The Attributes

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The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance

Rich Devaney

Rich Devaney, ladies and gentlemen, The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance will be linked in the show notes below.

Atomic Habits

James Clear

I had James Clear's Atomic Habits in my head while I was reading it.

Stealing Fire

Steven Kotler

In fact, his his previous book, Stealing Fire, is that if you read that first chapter is about me.

Guest: Rich Diviney

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Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander and an author. The Navy Seals are one of the most hardened military groups in the world. During 13 tours and over a decade of service, Rich researched and tested his favourite ways to improve and enhance the mental and physical performance of himself and his unit. Expect to learn how to immediately move your system from a sympathetic to parasympathetic state, why optimal performance is preferable to peak performance, why understanding the relationship between skills and attributes is crucial, how to cope with fear and much more... Extra Stuff: Buy The Attributes - https://amzn.to/3l9vqoM Check out Rich's site - https://theattributes.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Referenced books include The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance by Rich Devaney and Atomic Habits by James Clear.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals seeking to improve their performance and understanding of discipline and business owners and team leaders.

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The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance

Rich Devaney

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their performance and understanding of disciplineOften cited around importance of discipline

“Rich Devaney discusses the importance of discipline and self-discipline, referencing his book 'The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance' as a resource for further insights.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: importance of discipline

For: Individuals seeking to improve their performance and understanding of discipline

Key quote: “Rich Devaney, ladies and gentlemen, The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance will be linked in the show notes below.”

The host emphasizes the distinction between discipline and self-discipline, highlighting the importance of balancing both for achieving long-term goals. They recommend Rich Devaney's book as a resource for understanding these concepts better.

ASIN: 0593133943

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Best for business owners and team leadersOften cited around team performance attributes

“The speaker reflects on the idea from James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' that you don't rise to the level of your skills, you fall to the level of your attributes.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: team performance attributes

For: business owners and team leaders

Key quote: “I had James Clear's Atomic Habits in my head while I was reading it.”

The host references 'Atomic Habits' to emphasize the importance of personal attributes over skills in team dynamics, especially under stress. They highlight that understanding one's adaptability can significantly impact performance in uncertain situations.

ASIN: B07RFSSYBH

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Stealing Fire

Steven Kotler

Best for Individuals interested in performance enhancement and psychologyOften cited around performance and physiology

“His previous book, Stealing Fire, is that if you read that first chapter is about me. He and I wrote that chapter together.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: performance and physiology

For: Individuals interested in performance enhancement and psychology

Key quote: “In fact, his his previous book, Stealing Fire, is that if you read that first chapter is about me.”

The host discusses the concepts of peak performance and optimal performance, referencing Steven Kotler's book 'Stealing Fire' as a foundational text on the topic. He highlights the collaborative nature of their work and the distinctions between their definitions of performance.

ASIN: 7508683714

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The Attributes

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their performance in high-stress environmentsOften cited around optimal vs peak performance

“Your new book, The Attributes is drivers of optimal performance. How do you define the distinction between that?”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: optimal vs peak performance

For: Individuals seeking to improve their performance in high-stress environments

Key quote: “Optimal performance is how can I do the very best I can in the moment?”

The host discusses the distinctions between optimal performance and peak performance, referencing the book 'The Attributes' to emphasize the drivers of optimal performance. This conversation highlights the importance of understanding performance in various contexts, especially in high-pressure situations.

ASIN: 0593133943

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