80. Mindset Monday #11 with Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching

In this episode of Mindset Monday Eric discusses the ins and outs of developing mental toughness.

Summary

In this conversation, Scot Cooper and Eric Manuel discuss the concept of mental toughness. Eric explains that mental toughness is an umbrella term that encompasses various aspects such as resilience, coping with stressors, and bouncing back after losses. He introduces the Four Cs model of mental toughness, which includes confidence, commitment, challenge, and control. Each C is important and interconnected, and individuals should focus on improving the area that needs the most improvement. Eric emphasizes the importance of daily practice in building mental toughness, suggesting that individuals should do something challenging every day to develop confidence, commitment, control, and resilience. The conversation concludes with the idea that mental toughness is a long-term journey that requires consistency and commitment.

Takeaways

Mental toughness is an umbrella term that includes resilience, coping with stressors, and bouncing back after losses.

The Four Cs model of mental toughness includes confidence, commitment, challenge, and control, and each C is important and interconnected.

Individuals should focus on improving the area of mental toughness that needs the most improvement.

Daily practice of mental toughness, such as doing something challenging every day, helps develop confidence, commitment, control, and resilience.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Definition of Mental Toughness

01:08 The Four Cs Model of Mental Toughness

03:08 Importance of Each C in Mental Toughness

04:20 Building Confidence

07:58 Commitment and Dedication

10:31 Control of Thoughts and Emotions

13:26 Resilience and Bouncing Back

16:05 Daily Practice of Mental Toughness

20:53 Starting Small and Long-Term Commitment

23:05 Benefits of Challenging Yourself

27:24 Conclusion