From the LA Dodgers' director of sport psychology programs and former head psychologist to the U.S. Navy SEALs, Eric Potterat, Ph.D. comes a compelling exploration of the science of mental toughness and what it takes to be the best.
When it comes to high performance and mental toughness, it's hard to beat the US Navy SEALs, who are perhaps the most elite, effective, powerful warriors on the planet. They are deployed to the most dangerous corners of the world to carry out highly hazardous, usually clandestine missions.
But they're not the only ones who need to operate at the top of their game. World champion athletes and first responders, for example, can be counted among those who depend not only on physical power, but mental strength and resilience to accomplish their goals and, in some cases, save lives. SEALs, athletes, and first responders are physically gifted; they are faster, stronger, fitter than the rest of us. They are superb physical beings, but so are many others who don't achieve at what would be considered an "elite" level. So, what sets the best apart from the rest?
According to Dr. Eric Potterat, elite performance depends on what's above the neck and between the ears. The difference between settling and achieving, between good and great, between contentment and fulfillment, is based entirely on your mental approach.
In “Learned Excellence”, Potterat, one of the premier mental performance experts in the world, guides readers through his four pillars of performance: Mindset, Efficiency & Consistency, Adversity Tolerance, and Balance & Recovery. Based on his work with over 25,000 military servicemembers, athletes, first responders, and business leaders, Potterat shows readers how to put his techniques to work through a clear set of principles and practices that anyone can use to excel at work, at home, on a playing field, or anywhere they wish to reach, and perform, at their fullest potential.
