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Changing one's mindset to be more positive can be a heavy lift. What small steps can someone take today to get the ball rolling?

Unlocking Power: Focus on What You Can Control to Change Your Mindset

Great question. A lot of what I do is get people to First focus on, you know what they want, you know? So, get the goals in order and then we focus on the things that we can actually control. I think a lot of times people get into limiting mindsets because they're focused on things that are outside of their control. So it's really, really important and it seems so simple, but a lot of this work is really simple. It's reminding ourselves. As you know, that we are in control but we're in control of little things rather than big things. And so I think that's really an important part of, just the consistency of going back and asking yourself. Do I have control over this that I'm thinking about, right? Seems so simple but that's what this work is. I like to say power hides in the obvious. So I hope that helps

My approach to helping people is to focus on what they can control, guiding them towards understanding that power lies in the obvious and simple things.

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To change one's mindset to be more positive, it can feel like a significant undertaking. However, there are small steps that can be taken today to get the ball rolling.

First, it's important to focus on defining what you want and setting clear goals. By having a clear direction, it becomes easier to work towards a positive mindset.

Next, shift your focus towards things that are within your control. Often, negative mindsets arise when we fixate on things outside of our control. By redirecting our attention to what we can control, we regain a sense of power and agency.

This may seem simple, but it is a fundamental aspect of this work. Consistently remind yourself to assess whether you have control over the thoughts and situations you are dwelling on. Power often hides in the obvious, so embracing this perspective can be transformative.

By taking these small steps, you can begin the journey towards a more positive mindset. Remember, it's the consistency and commitment to these practices that will make a difference.

How powerful do you think the mind really is?

The Limitless Power of the Mind: Unleash Your Potential

Okay, this is my favorite subject. How powerful do I believe the mind truly is? I think it's one of those things that is just absolutely all powerful, magical. You explore the powers of it. I just have examples of it from myself starting at a very late date. I was 14 when I started swimming and I just basically at the same time treated my whole career like a mental experiment. Can I go do this? And I went after the Olympics at that Olympic level and was able to achieve it in a very short period of time. Then helped my brother and he started when he was 17 and we're both national champion swimmers. And so I saw him use the same principles that we worked on for his life's goal, which was to be on the Discovery Channel and have his own channel or his own series. And he used the same principles to do that. I've worked with Netflix film directors and going from not really having the project even pre-production and then going through production and post and then release it and it become the number two film on the planet. So I guess it's going to be a matter of faith and belief as well. So it's one of those things that I think that people that go through this experience, they can feel it. They can feel that this was a real creation. So one of my phrases that I like to use is, we're going to go create miracles. They're going to look like miracles to everybody else, but to you and I, they're actually going to be something that we know that we put into place and we work through. And we created the opportunity, so to speak. So I think it's a fascinating area that's just unlimited. That's why I say, unlimit your potential because it really is truly unlimited if you get into the power of the mind. I suggest it.

I believe that the power of the mind is truly unlimited and can be used to create miracles. With enough faith and belief, anyone can achieve their goals and unlock their potential.

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The power of the mind is a subject I'm passionate about. I believe it is incredibly potent and almost magical in its abilities. I have personally experienced its power in my own life. Starting swimming at the age of 14, I treated my entire career as a mental experiment. I set my sights on the Olympics and achieved that goal in a remarkably short period of time. I also witnessed my brother, who started swimming at 17, utilize the same principles to become a national champion swimmer and achieve his dream of being on the Discovery Channel.

I have also worked with Netflix film directors, witnessing the power of the mind in the process of creating a film from pre-production to release, with one of the films becoming the second highest-ranked film globally. It's a matter of faith and belief as well. Those who go through these experiences can feel the real creation taking place.

I often use the phrase, We're going to go create miracles. These miracles may appear as such to others, but to us, they are the result of our intentional efforts and the opportunities we have created. The potential of the mind is truly unlimited and fascinating. I encourage everyone to explore and tap into its power to unlock their full potential.

How do you find work-life balance? Any tips?

Unveiling the Secret to Work-Life Balance: Find Your Counterbalance!

How do I find work-life balance? That's a very good question. I'm very passionate about what I do. You know, again, getting into that into the moment, flow state, the zone, all that sort of stuff. It can be very addicting and so, you know, I think it's very important though that we have a balance, a counterbalance in life, right? I have the experience of being really good at something, like let's start with swimming, and I got lost in that identity because I didn't work on who I was outside of the sport. Had I known what I know now, I would have developed that. I would have known that it's actually a performance advantage to know who you are outside of the arena, whatever that might be. And the balance actually allows you so that if something goes, you know, challenging, we won't even put a label on it, but challenging, that you also have another area of your life that creates this balance that puts everything into perspective, right? So that things don't feel like they're spiraling out of control. So I think that it's really important to force yourself out of your comfort zone, both, you know, being fully engaged with what you're doing and, you know, your work, whatever that might be. If you're a professional athlete or, you know, a different profession. And then the balance of, you know, the people around you and making sure that you understand that you're a human being, you're not a human doing. Very important because if you can make that separation early, then you'll get the combination of mental performance meets mental health. And, you know, the sky's the limit and they will feed off of each other and you'll be a well balanced person and that's what I wish I would have known earlier. So I hope that helps.

To find work-life balance, it is important to ensure that you have something outside of your work or sport that you are passionate about and that allows you to take a step back from the pressures of your job. This will help create a balance between being fully engaged with what you're doing and having a sense of perspective. Additionally, it is important to remember that you are a human being, not just a human doing. By making this distinction early on, you can achieve both mental performance and mental health.

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Finding work-life balance is a great question. As someone who is passionate about what I do, it's easy to get caught up in the flow state and become addicted to it. However, it's crucial to have a counterbalance in life.

I've experienced the danger of getting lost in a single identity, such as excelling in a sport without developing other aspects of my life. Now, I understand the importance of knowing who you are outside of your work or passion. Having balance allows you to maintain perspective and prevents things from feeling overwhelming.

It's important to step out of your comfort zone and fully engage in your work while also prioritizing the people around you. Remember that you are a human being, not just a human doing. Making this separation early on allows for a combination of mental performance and mental health. When these aspects are in harmony, the possibilities are limitless, and they will positively influence each other.

In hindsight, I wish I had known the significance of work-life balance earlier. I hope these insights help you in your pursuit of finding that balance.

Can you give techniques to improve handling pressure?

Embrace and accept pressure to improve performance

Great question. Can you give some techniques to improve handling pressure? Okay, well I'm working with all these people from different walks of life whether it's athletics or different other areas, right? And so what I'm actually looking for is an acceptance of pressure. I know that pressure is, you know, you go talk to someone. It could be something, a conversation that you care. Maybe you're asking someone out on a date. Maybe you're talking to a professor. Maybe you're talking to, you know, one of your favorite athletes or someone you look up to, right? You're gonna feel pressure in that moment. So first we want to embrace pressure. We want to know that it's necessary because the more we push it away, the more it increases. So it's really, really important that you have what I like to say an intimate relationship with pressure and say, okay, I need this. And also you need to accept it unconditionally and say it's never gonna feel comfortable. Now the goats in every sport may say, oh I love pressure. I do better under pressure. The more pressure the better. All those sort of things. They are not saying that pressure feels good, right? Or nice. They're reframing it and saying it's necessary. So if it's necessary, then I want to go into it. I want to say, okay, I need that. I need to accept that and what comes next. And from there I think it opens up a lot of doorways where it gets very very interesting when you're the person running into the building.

We should embrace pressure and accept that it's necessary, even though it may not feel pleasant. We should reframe it as something helpful, and this will open up a lot of possibilities.

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Improving the ability to handle pressure is a valuable skill. Rather than seeking techniques to alleviate pressure, it's important to embrace and accept it. Pressure is a natural part of life, whether it's in conversations, interactions, or challenging situations.

Instead of pushing pressure away, it's crucial to develop an intimate relationship with it. Recognize that pressure is necessary for growth and success. Understand that it will never feel comfortable, but that doesn't mean it should be avoided.

Athletes and high-performing individuals may claim to thrive under pressure, but they are not saying that it feels good or pleasant. They are reframing it as a necessary element for achieving their goals.

By accepting pressure unconditionally and understanding its importance, you can open up new possibilities and navigate challenging situations with confidence. Embrace pressure as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, and be the person who fearlessly faces challenges head-on.

How would you describe your mindset (how you see the world)?

Embrace Discomfort: Finding Success in Uncomfortable Mindsets

Well, having been...that's a great question. Let me start with the question. How would you describe your mindset? How do you see the world? Really really interesting for me to go into a question like that. For me, since I come from personal experience of being what I call the performance battlefield, I know what it's like to feel extreme pressure. Pressure is pressure. It doesn't matter what walk of life you're in. It could be athletics, it could be in business, it could be in school, it could be in the arts. Pressure is pressure and performance is performance. What's unique about me is that I know the necessity of being uncomfortable. You can't drop in and get into the moment, the flow state, the zone, into that wave unless you actually kind of have this, oh, I call it the oh crap moment where it's like you're about to drop into this. There has to be something there. There has to be something at stake, at risk. That's uncomfortable. So I'm always trying to encourage people to be uncomfortable. What is the thing that makes you uncomfortable? That's probably where you'll find something that would be really interesting in your world for right now. Maybe for the long term where it really excites you, but it also scares you. There's a phrase out there, follow your bliss. The actual connection to that was follow your blisters because then you will find your bliss. So go into something that you actually care about, that you're willing to work on, willing to put something on the line. Put something out there that's going to create pressure and tension and all those good, helpful performance elements. That's how I look at the world. How do I make myself uncomfortable? And then I try to encourage you to go do the same.

I have a mindset of understanding the necessity of being uncomfortable and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I encourage others to do the same by finding something that excites them but also scares them, and encourages them to put something on the line.

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Describing my mindset and how I see the world is an interesting question. Coming from personal experience in what I call the performance battlefield, I understand the pressure that comes with various aspects of life, whether it's athletics, business, school, or the arts. Pressure is pressure, and performance is performance.

What sets me apart is my recognition of the importance of embracing discomfort. To truly drop into the moment, reach a flow state, or ride the wave, there needs to be something at stake, something uncomfortable. I encourage people to seek out what makes them uncomfortable because that's where they'll find something truly interesting and exciting in their world, both in the present and potentially in the long term.

There's a saying, follow your bliss, but I believe it should be follow your blisters because that's where you'll discover your true bliss. Pursue something that you genuinely care about, something you're willing to work on and put on the line. By challenging yourself and creating pressure and tension, you can tap into the elements that enhance performance.

This is how I perceive the world - by constantly seeking ways to make myself uncomfortable and encouraging others to do the same.

Due to my work schedule, I can only exercise late at night. Any recommendations for better sleep and rest?

Unlock Better Sleep: Learn from the Greats

Very good question about getting better sleep and rest. I'm always looking at what the goats, the greats have said about performance in general. And one of the areas that gets really overlooked, especially in this day and age of go, go, go, you know, everybody's connected on devices, things like that, is that the greats, you know, like let's say LeBron James, sleeps an average of 12 hours a day. So it's about 10 hours, they say, of sleep at night and then he does a two-hour nap. And he says it's the most restorative sleep recovery that he can actually get over anything from, you know, the ice baths and beyond. So it's really, really important. One thing that I suggest is that someone, you know, they find something that they can actually get metrics on their sleep performance. It's actually a performance. And not until I started using the Whoop, you know, there's others, there's like Fitbit, I think Apple Watch does it, Garmin does it. Once I started getting the metrics on my sleep performance, then I was no longer able to kind of like justify, oh well, I'll go just a little bit longer because, you know, I love what I do and I'm up late, I'm really working on things and, you know, then those metrics start to creep in and then you make different choices. So it's really important to kind of have the data, have the information on yourself. A couple of people out there that are really important to listen to, there's a master class that's out there. Basically, you want to be, you know, not eating within three hours of going to bed, I think is a huge one. Making sure that you hydrate and that you're in a very cold room. Those sort of things are very good to start. But just take an interest and get those metrics on yourself. I think that'll motivate.

To get better sleep and rest, many greats like LeBron James recommend getting an average of 12 hours of sleep a day, which includes 10 hours of sleep at night and two hours of nap. It is also important to track your sleep performance using devices such as Whoop, Fitbit, Apple Watch, or Garmin, and make sure you are not eating within three hours of going to bed, while ensuring that you remain hydrated and in a cold room.

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When it comes to getting better sleep and rest despite exercising late at night due to work schedules, it's important to prioritize sleep for optimal performance. Legendary athletes like LeBron James emphasize the significance of sleep, with an average of 10 hours at night and a 2-hour nap during the day. They find it to be the most restorative form of recovery. To improve your sleep, consider using devices like Whoop, Fitbit, Apple Watch, or Garmin that provide metrics on sleep performance. Having data on your sleep can help you make more informed choices about your habits. Some general recommendations include avoiding eating within three hours of bedtime, staying hydrated, and keeping your sleeping environment cool. Taking an interest in tracking your own metrics can be motivating and guide you towards better sleep and rest.

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Seth Pepper believes in dreams and has accomplished his own. Now, he is dedicated to helping others accomplish their own goals, whether it be helping them build unbreakable confidence under pressure or teaching them how to get out of their own way. With over 25 years of experience competing and coaching when the stakes are at their greatest, he has seen first-hand the results the power of the mind can deliver. He speaks from the heart and from experience, and knows what it took for him to reach the top of his “Mount Everest”. He is committed to continuously evolving and applying all that he has learned to help the people he works with reach their own mountain top, whatever that might be. He has unlocked the secret of how to utilize pressure to unlock peak performance and knows that pressure can be good. He wonders what life would look like if one could not fail.

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