Sunday, October 27, 2019

Big R (Urban Meyer Mental Model)

Urban Meyer's Above the Line shares many teaching points. We all want big outcomes. Use Meyer's equation: 

E + R = O 

EVENTS plus RESPONSES equals OUTCOMES. In the big games, the big moments, generate big responses.

We've seen similar approaches. 





  • Press Pause – gives you time to think, gets you off autopilot, avoid doing something foolish or harmful, focus on acting with purpose "1. CLEAR THE CLUTTER"
  • Get Your Mind Right – What you focus on, how you talk to yourself, productive vs negative mindset, Irritated Mindset or Survival Mindset (both below the line) vs. Purpose mindset (above the line) 2. HAVE A WELL-DEFINED PLAN - research, refine, and write it out
  • Step Up – Understand the situation, understand what is required of you and respond above the line 
  • Adjust & Adapt – Consider current path of your R Factor habits. Where are they taking you? Where do you want to go? Adjust. 
  • Make a Difference – take complete ownership of the experience you give others and your contribution to the team’s culture 
  • Build Skill – Elite performers build skill above their talents. 

Talent is a gift, greatness is a choice

3. GET THE GREATNESS BUY-IN FROM MORE PLAYERS. Model high performance. Ask for greatness. 

Does it remind you of another mental model recently shared? Colonel Boyd's OODA Loop

The first steps are mental - stop, think, understand. How many of our players have a written plan with specific steps toward improvement? What are my strengths and weaknesses, and how specifically am I addressing them? 

The secondary steps engage action - adjust and practice to build skill to make a difference.

Find at least three solutions every day to get Bigger Responses. 
Lagniappe: Always build the mental game...pregame Mental Hacks
  • Have a set routine
  • Give yourself time for the unexpected
  • Know your responsibilities
  • Stay calm in the pregame talk
  • Encourage team visualization 
Lagniappe 2: Find more resources. Apps

Lagniappe 3: Character. 



Bring our best self to the court every day. 



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