The document discusses the importance of motivation and self-critique for achieving an 'Olympic mindset' in personal and professional development. It includes various motivational quotes, self-assessment criteria across different attributes such as determination and coachability, and strategies for goal setting. The text emphasizes setting specific, measurable, and achievable goals while maintaining a positive outlook and resilience against pressures.

1. “ Drive thy business, Or it will drive thee.” ~Benjamin Franklin

2. An Olympic Mindset The Thoughts that Drive the Elite : “ What an ordinary individual learned from an extraordinary experience.”

3. GROWING UP… TERRIBLE AT WHAT YOU LOVE

4. “ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. If you’re not a big fan of lemonade, just squeeze a little in your iced tea, y’all.” ~Paula Deen

5. NEWSPAPER SCAN

6. “ Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire” ~ Reggie Leach (Hockey Hall of Famer)

7. Motivation Self - Critique On a scale of 1 – 5, rate yourself on the following 20 items. At the end, add up your score. 1 = Very Low 2 = Low 3 = Average 4 = High 5 = Very High

8. Motivation Self - Critique DRIVE “ How much of a desire do you have to be a winner?”

9. Motivation Self - Critique SELF-CONFIDENCE “ Are you sure of yourself and your ability?”

10. Motivation Self - Critique AGGRESSIVENESS “ Are you willing to assert yourself?”

11. Motivation Self - Critique COACHABILITY “ How willingly do you accept criticism?”

12. Motivation Self - Critique DETERMINATION “ How well do you keep sight of your goal?”

13. Motivation Self - Critique EMOTIONAL CONTROL “ How well do you handle your emotions?”

14. “ If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing, itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” ~Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor)

15. Motivation Self - Critique CONSCIENTIOUSNESS “ Do you try to perform skills to perfection?”

16. Motivation Self - Critique TRUST “ Do you accept the competency of your critics?”

17. Motivation Self - Critique LEADERSHIP “ Do you set a good example for others to follow?”

18. Motivation Self - Critique RESPONSIBILITY “ Do you accept the consequences as well as the congratulations for your actions?”

19. Motivation Self - Critique MENTAL TOUGHNESS “ Do you perform well when the pressure is on?”

20. “ Never give in. Never. Never. Never. Never.” ~Winston Churchill

21. Motivation Self - Critique TEAM SUPPORT “ Do you provide and accept support from co-workers and management?”

22. Motivation Self - Critique ATTITUDE “ Can you stay positive and optimistic regardless of the opposition?”

23. Motivation Self - Critique EFFORT “ Do you give it your all?”

24. Motivation Self - Critique CONCENTRATION “ How well do you focus on the task(s) at hand?”

25. Motivation Self - Critique COMMUNICATION “ How comfortable are you talking to your clients/customers and to your co-workers and management?”

26. Motivation Self - Critique COMMITMENT “ Do you follow-through with action plans and strategies?”

27. Motivation Self - Critique ABILITY TO RESPOND “ Do you accept and learn from failures?”

28. “ Results? Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won’t work!” ~Thomas A. Edison

29. Motivation Self - Critique ENTHUSIASM “ How tough is your energy and your optimism?”

30. Motivation Self - Critique VISUALIZATION “ How well do you preview and review your steps to success in your mind?”

31. Motivation Self - Critique 20 – 30 LOW MOTIVATION 30 – 50 NEAR RETIREMENT 50 – 70 AVERAGE 70 – 80 HIGHLY MOTIVATED 80 – 100 OLYMPIC MINDSET ( What % Population Are You? ) ( 12% ) ( 30% ) ( 42% ) ( 12% ) ( 4% )

32. Goal Setting Now that we know what keeps you motivated… WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

33. FUNNY

34. “ My grandmother started walking 5 miles a day when she was 60. She’s 95 now, and we don’t know where the hell she is.” ~ Ellen Degeneres

35. Goal Setting Be S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) Be Relevant Be Belief Driven (not emotion driven) Be Repeatable Be Memorable

36. Be OPTIMISTIC

37. Goal Setting Questions: What area of my performance do I want to improve? What are the benefits to my clients? What are the benefits to me? Does this improvement meet the criteria for a goal? Can it be broken down into steps?

38. Facing the Reality What are my obstacles? What resources do I need to accomplish my goal? Do I have those resources? How will I remind myself? How will I check my progress?

39. Managing Pressure Lethargic Good Nervousness Over-Stressed PERFORMANCE PRESSURE COMPLACENCY ENTHUSIASM STRESSVILLE

40. Managing Pressure How do we stay in the green?

41. Re-examining Sources of Performance-Based Emotion Focus: Achievements Failures Routine Focus: Goals Technique Resources Focus: Outcome Failure Uncontrollables PAST PRESENT FUTURE

42. Focus on the Present Power Posts: Mirror, Monitor, Dashboard Use Post-it Notes, Erasable Markers, Notes From Your Family Accountability Partner: Friend, Co-worker, Social Media Progress Outings: Dinner, Putt-Putt, Bottle of Wine, etc.

43. And, of course: Positive Self-talk FUNNY

44. Winning Thought Process I am enjoying this … I am performing well … I am focused … I have the power to achieve …

45. Winning Thought Process Today, I am moving forward with my goals. Today, I am challenging the competition. Today, I am pushing myself to the limits. Today, I am making history.

46. Winning Thought Process When I need extra intelligence, I’ve got it. When I need extra determination, I’ve got it. When I need extra attitude, I’ve got it. When I need me to be at my best …I am.

47. You’re There… Now What? Don’t limit yourself Keep reaching Stretch yourself beyond what OTHERS think you’re capable of … Stretch yourself beyond what YOU think you’re capable of …

48. “ Well, since I come this far, I might as well keep on going.” ~Forrest Gump

49. The Goal Cycle GOAL! SET A NEW GOAL! ACTIVELY TAKING STEPS TO ACHIEVE NEW GOAL LIVING IN ACCOMPLISHMENT OR FAILURE POSITIVE MOMENTUM NEGATIVE MOMENTUM

50. “ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.” ~Nelson Mandela