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Growing up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming, I learned to survive by being scrappy enough to make-do and hungry enough to keep moving.
Department stores were big buildings in places 100 miles away, and if a rattlesnake came between me and where I wanted to go, guess who came out on top?
As a kid I learned a lot about mental toughness. When I joined the FBI, I learned even more.
My defensive tactics and firearms training drilled one thing into me: never choke when faced with an obstacle that looks bigger, meaner, or uglier than you.
In other words, always be game-ready so you can have the mental toughness to rebound from disappointments and missed opportunities. Our coaches trained us to have a hardiness for enduring the downside of a situation.
Entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners have tough situations to face in today's competitive environment. They need to be ready to meet those challenges with their best mental game.
Here are five evidence-based tips on how to develop a stronger mind:
References
- ^ 7 ways to appear interested in what someone's saying — when you're really not (www.businessinsider.com)
- ^ 'Shark Tank' investor Robert Herjavec reveals how deals are affected by what happens behind the scenes (www.businessinsider.com)
- ^ A top exec at a 19,000-person company reveals the tricky interview technique he uses to assess emotional intelligence (www.businessinsider.com)
- ^ One Page (www.businessinsider.com)
- ^ Slides (www.busi nessinsider.com)
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