959: Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets, Storytelling, Speaking, and Emotional Intelligence with Alan Stein, Jr.

To be the best out of the rest. This is what leaders and players want to achieve. But what is the secret to performing your best at whatever you do? Many tend to skip the basics and fundamentals, thinking this is an unnecessary step. But in contrast, mastering the basics and fundamentals is the path to being a high performer or successful in life. So work consistently, and as you progress, don’t forget to go back in and do the basics.

Alan Stein Jr. is a performance coach with over 15 years of experience working with NBA superstars like Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant. He is the author of two books, "Raise Your Game" and "Sustain Your Game." Today, Alan discusses the importance of storytelling in coaching and leadership, sharing a powerful story about a lesson he learned from Kobe Bryant about never getting bored with the basics. He also talks about the value of focusing on fundamentals, being kind to yourself, and closing the "performance gap" between what you know you should do and what you actually do.

Quotes

"Over 90% of the decisions we make, both large and small, are based on emotion." - Alan Stein, Jr.

“Repetition is the oldest and most effective form of learning and skill acquisition on the planet.” - Alan Stein, Jr.

“Have a crystal-clear vision of the person you want to be 20 years from now and ensure that every single decision you make in your life aligns with becoming that person.” - Alan Stein, Jr.

Takeaways

00:58 Storytelling is a powerful tool for changing emotions and making lessons memorable.

03:13 Mastering the fundamentals through consistent repetition is the key to high performance.

15:36 Being kind and compassionate towards yourself is crucial for progress and growth.

23:39 Identifying and closing the "performance gap" between what you know you should do and what you actually do can lead to significant improvements.

27:05 Clearly defining your long-term vision and aligning your daily decisions with that vision can help you design your future.

Resources

• Alan Stein Jr.: Alan Helps Organizations Simplify Success  
• Alan Stein Jr. on Facebook 
• Alan Stein Jr. on LinkedIn 
• Sustain Your Game: High Performance Keys to Manage Stress, Avoid Stagnation by Alan Stein Jr. on Amazon
• Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best Alan Stein Jr. on Amazon

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