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00:16 Unleashing Your Greatness

Reaching High Levels of Performance

• To reach high levels of performance, you need to know what it takes to get there.
• It’s important to sustain that level of performance once you’ve reached it.

Tapping Into Your Natural Flow State

• To tap into your natural flow state, you need to find a quiet place within yourself.
• This quiet place is where creativity and intelligence manifest.
• When you’re in the flow state, there’s a sense of urgency or complexity that challenges you.
• You can slow things down by accessing the quiet place within yourself.

Unleashing Your Greatness

• To unleash your greatness, you need to be able to observe experiences from a vantage point.
• This allows you to slow things down and see things more clearly.
• Even if you make mistakes along the way, being in the flow state allows for creativity and intelligence to manifest.

00:51 Handling Stressful Situations

• George Mumford handles stressful situations by focusing on what’s important now.
• He tries to do what he needs to do and worry about the other stuff later.
• When there’s a lot going on, he takes things one step at a time and focuses on the next thing.

Staying Focused

• To stay focused during times when there’s a lot on his plate, George Mumford uses the “eye of the hurricane” technique.
• This involves finding a quiet place within yourself where you can rest and observe experiences from a vantage point.
• By doing this, you can slow things down and see things more clearly.

05:19 Slowing Down and Finding the Quiet Place

Finding the Quiet Place

• 05:39 George asks if anyone has ever experienced being in a zone of flow where things happen effortlessly.
• He explains that this comes from a quiet place in our minds.
• Athletes can find this quiet place by being alone, spending time in nature, or going for a walk or run.
• The mind needs to be in the moment to anchor it and achieve stillness.

Benefits of Being Present

• 07:13 George talks about the benefits of being present and aware of our surroundings.
• By focusing on breathing and posture, we can rest in awareness without interpreting or judging experiences.
• This allows us to observe experiences without pushing them away or pulling them towards us.

09:22 Concentrating on Breathing

• 09:22 George mentions that concentrating on breath is an entire lifetime exploration.
• Focusing on breathing helps anchor us in the present moment.

Other Beneficial Breathing Routines

• 09:33 George talks about having frames of orientation and devotion when starting processes.
• Having a perspective or point where we observe experience connected with feeling enough trust helps us realize that this is a friendly universe.

10:27 The Importance of Vulnerability and Philosophy

Vulnerability is Necessary for Growth

• 10:37 Being vulnerable allows you to see what’s in front of you regardless of how it may make you feel.
• 13:20 Choosing your response to a situation can help you grow as a person.

Having a Philosophy is Important

• 11:01 Your philosophy determines whether you view things from scarcity or abundance.
• 11:25 Einstein talked about making a decision on whether the universe is friendly or unfriendly. If it’s friendly, align yourself with how things are and things will work better.

11:25 The Power of Choice

Reacting vs. Responding

• 12:13 Reacting to something means not giving it any thought, while responding involves choosing your reaction.
• 12:33 You have agency over your reactions and can choose to respond in a helpful way.

Finding Meaning in Suffering

• 12:53 Victor Frankel talks about choosing your attitude towards unavoidable suffering.
• 13:42 When we find meaning in suffering, it ceases to be suffering.

14:05 Aligning Yourself with Life Energy

Saying Yes to Life

• 14:42 When we say yes to life, we align ourselves with life energy.
• 15:15 The speaker mentions that Michael Jordan has a great aura and energy.

16:01 Dr. J’s Ability to Stay Calm in Chaos

Section Overview: In this section, the speaker talks about Dr. J’s ability to stay calm in chaotic situations and how it inspired him.

Dr. J’s Calming Presence

• George noticed that Dr. J had an ability to remain calm even in chaotic situations.
• He observed that the more chaotic things got, the calmer Dr. J became.
• This ability was something that hit the speaker without him looking for it.

Accessing Power through Right Effort

• The speaker believes that Dr. J’s ability to stay calm came from his work ethic and his ability to access power.
• He explains that according to Buddhist teachings, right effort is a path factor that leads to optimal levels of awakening.

18:16 Flow State and Accessing Power

Flow State and Unconsciousness

• George describes flow state as effortless effort where one is unconscious or without self-awareness.
• He believes that Michael Jordan had developed the ability to access a lot of power which allowed him to stay up all night and still perform at a high level.
• Sean also relates this concept of accessing power through flow state with his own experiences playing lacrosse.

Thoughts as Energy Sources

• Thoughts can be either energy-zapping or inspiring depending on their perspective.
• He gives an example of how thinking about going for a root canal versus winning five billion dollars can affect one’s energy levels differently.
• The way we think creates access to power or energy, which can be either positive or negative.

20:06 Adrenaline and Accessing Power

• Sean shares a story about a tennis player who had adrenaline coursing through his body for 48 hours straight after winning a major event.
• He explains that adrenaline can affect one’s energy levels and ability to access power.
• The way we think creates access to power or energy, which can be either positive or negative.

21:28 The Body’s Ability to Release Chemicals in Times of Crisis

• 21:28 The body releases certain chemicals such as dopamine during a threat.
• 21:51 During severe crises, the body can release chemicals and electrical impulses that allow it to slow down or speed up.
• 22:14 Firefighters fighting a fire experienced their bodies slowing things down so they could protect themselves.
• 22:38 Endorphins are released by the body so that one does not feel pain.

The Complexity of the Human Body

• 23:16 The human body has trillions of cells and microbes that help break down food.
• 23:38 One can experience flow in just one sequence or over an extended period of time.

23:38 Accessing Flow State

• 23:38 Trying to get into flow state is problematic because it forces it. Instead, focus on being present and letting oneself express naturally.
• 24:23 Being observant and willing to make mistakes without judgmental thoughts is key.
• 24:47 Letting go of self-judgment is essential to accessing the inner game.
• 25:08 Self 2 must be in control, not self 1.

The Importance of Letting Go

• 25:32 Letting go of the inclination to judge oneself is key to accessing flow state.
• 26:09 Pure awareness without judging and letting what’s in front of us speak to us in its own language can lead to wisdom and creativity.

26:52 Accessing the greatness within you

Unlocking your potential

• 27:24 George uses a metaphor of a light switch with a dimmer turned down to explain what he means by “unlocked.” It means getting rid of hindrances that stop you from increasing the amount of light you let through.
• 28:10 Unlocking is like breaking out of a chrysalis, which requires struggle and persistence. The struggle gives us strength to fly.
• 29:11 Struggle is part of unlocking one’s potential. What’s in front of you is what’s in front of you, and that’s the way forward. There’s no path to Mastery; Mastery is the path.

Persistence and balance

• 29:53 Persistence and continuous application of balanced energy is key to success.
• 30:12 Getting into flow involves struggling, releasing, then getting into flow. Understanding this process helps avoid overwhelming oneself.

Embracing pain

• 30:51 Joseph Campbell said, “Your life is where your pain is.” Pain can be a stepping stone rather than a roadblock.
• 31:17 There’s no formula for success because everything changes. One must be fluid and see things in new and fresh ways.

Overall, this section focuses on unlocking one’s potential by embracing struggle, persisting with balanced energy, and seeing pain as an opportunity for growth.

32:08 Living in the Moment

Being Present

• 32:12 Research shows that we don’t need to achieve things before we can be happy.
• 32:31 We are valued for doing multiple things at once, but it’s important to train ourselves to be present in the moment.
• 32:51 Flow is achieved when our mind, body, heart, and spirit are in alignment.

Using Our Brain Effectively

• 33:12 We have an automatic success mechanism (ASM), but also an automatic failure mechanism.
• 33:34 We need all three parts of our brain (reptilian, emotional, thinking) to work together harmoniously.
• 34:11 If we don’t develop and embrace these parts of our brain, they won’t exist.

34:29 Consistency Over Time

Daily Habits

• 34:52 Prayer, meditation, and service have been instrumental in maintaining sobriety.
• 35:07 Spending time alone with oneself is necessary for selflessness.
• 35:31 Helping others is a way of giving back.

Personal Development

• 35:57 Developing oneself has a ripple effect on others and the universe as a whole.
• 36:21 Connecting with a higher power helps one realize their potential.
• 36:51 Planting seeds consistently leads to bearing fruit.

37:47 Balancing Selfishness and Selflessness in Team Environments

Core Values and Rules for Engagement

• Having core values is crucial in balancing selfishness and selflessness in team environments. 38:09
• The Golden State Warriors have four core values – Joy, Mindfulness, Compassion, Competition. 38:31
• Starting with positive emotions like joy enhances our ability to perform. This is called the broad and build theory. 38:58
• Focusing on what we can do instead of what we didn’t get or want creates a different psychology that helps us make better choices. 40:49

Developing Self-Efficacy

• Creating space between stimulus and response allows us to choose our response, which develops self-regulation.41:33
• Developing strong self-efficacy belief leads to self-mastery and self-control.42:21
• Having more patience and confidence when moving towards a goal leads to sticking with it even when faced with risks.42:46

43:14 Controlling Our Thoughts

Redirecting Our Attention

• We cannot control our thoughts, but we can direct our attention to other thoughts. 43:14
• By doing so, we gain a sense of control over our thinking and feel better about ourselves. 43:52
• We can keep intrusive thoughts in the background like background music. 43:52

Changing Our Self-Talk

• We need to take control of our self-talk and scenarios that play out in our minds. 44:10
• We must notice negative self-talk and change it in alignment with who we say we are and where we want to go. 44:31

44:31 Visualization and Expectation

• When we visualize positive outcomes, it helps us achieve them. 45:01
• By creating positive scenarios in our minds, we can have conversations that work out amicably. 44:42

Outcome Expectations

• Having clear outcome expectations is important for success.46:56
• It’s not just about meditation; it’s about making wise choices and creating space between stimulus and response.47:22

46:05 Allowing Things to Happen

Forming Intentions

• Having a clear goal or intention is important.46:24
• Once we form an intention, we need to relax and allow things to happen.46:05

The Genius of Allowing

• When we stop trying to force things to happen, they often happen naturally.45:42
• The genius is in having a clear goal or intention and then allowing it to happen.46:24

46:56 Meditation and Sports

Being in the Moment

• Meditation helps us be in the moment and have confidence in our abilities. 46:56
• It’s about making wise choices and being clear about our intentions. 47:22

Best Athletes are The Best Meditation Students

• Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant were great meditation students because they were able to be present in the moment. 46:38
• Martial arts is about honestly expressing yourself, which means having an intention and performing in alignment with that intention. 47:22

48:07 Emulating Others and Being Authentic

Section Overview: In this section, George Mumford talks about how we can learn from others but ultimately need to make our own unique expression. He also discusses the importance of being authentic and developing the ability to see clearly.

Emulating Others

• We can learn from others and stand on the shoulders of giants.
• However, we need to make our own unique expression.
• Just like playing music, you can play other people’s songs but you have to make it your own.

Being Authentic

• The challenge is to be yourself.
• Developing the ability to see clearly is important for nonverbal communication.
• 93% of communication is non-verbal (tonality and body language).
• By developing the mind, we can see things more clearly and recognize inauthenticity or phoniness.
• We have a “still small voice” inside us that tells us what we should do. It’s important to listen to it even if it’s telling us something we don’t want to hear.

Discovering Yourself

• Our core values help guide us in discovering ourselves.
• Principles are timeless, universal, self-evident, and aligning with divinity helps us discover ourselves.
• We are ever-changing events rather than fixed points.

53:39 Learning and Growing

Section Overview: In this section, George talks about how he is constantly learning and growing by teaching others. He emphasizes the importance of incremental progress and how it helps in creating neural nets.

Incremental Progress

• 54:18 The brain works through increments, which is why it’s important to keep talking about a subject to learn more.
• 54:40 Teaching a subject helps you learn more because you have more opportunities to talk about it with others.
• 55:15 It takes effort, interest, motivation, and commitment to be authentic to yourself when teaching.

Embracing Anxiety

• 55:41 Being true to yourself can lead to anxiety but it should be embraced and understood.
• 56:05 Viktor Franco’s book “Yes To Life” talks about embracing life even if it means sacrificing control.

Saying Yes To Life

• 56:23 George encourages people to say yes to life and generate hope for themselves.
• 56:45 Reading books has helped George grow over the years.

Mamba Mentality

• 57:56 George believes that his connection with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant comes from having a “Mamba mentality” of consistent learning.

58:42 The Mamba Mentality

• 58:42 The “Mamba Mentality” refers to having a committed mindset towards achieving one’s goals.
• 59:00 It is important to commit to a life of service and consistently push oneself out of their comfort zone.
• 59:23 Struggle leads to swag and flow, which can be enjoyed by embracing the journey.
• 01:00:06 Committing to expressing oneself honestly with joy and compassion is key.

01:00:21 Stories from Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan

Phil Jackson

• 01:00:45 During a game against Portland Trail Blazers in 1998 Western Conference Finals where they were down by 15 points with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Phil Jackson called timeout and said “we got them just where we want them, one stop, one score.” This shows his mentality towards challenges.

Kobe Bryant

• 01:02:28 During his last game when Shaq told him to score all these points he refused saying that he was going to let the game come to him instead. He ended up scoring 60 points.

Michael Jordan

• 01:02:52 During a game against Utah Jazz in 1997 when he was sick or given Gatorade, he played amazingly and when the timeout came Scottie had to carry him off the court. This shows his tenacity and ability to go beyond.

01:03:10 Dream Interview

• George would love to interview Buddha and Jesus 

01:03:43 George’s Books

• 01:03:56 The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance
• Unlocked: Embrace Your Greatness, Find the Flow, and Discover Success