You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Your CAN of Whoop-Ass: Open It TODAY! (Heroic +1 #1,765)
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May 21, 2024 Guest Alden Mills, a wisdom provider in self-development, shares insights on preparing mentally for challenges inspired by Navy SEAL readiness inspections. He also discusses techniques for peak performance like opening a 'Can of Whoop' with the C.A.N. acronym - concentrate, activate, narrow - for focus, energy, and eliminating distractions.
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Origin Of The 'Can Of Whoop' Inspection
- Alden Mills learned the 'can of whoop' inspection from his first senior chief who prioritized a mindset item over gadgets.
- The senior chief insisted every SEAL have their 'can' because gear can fail but mindset carries you through unexpected missions.
Mindset Outlasts Equipment
- The 'can' is a portable mindset practice that outlasts failing equipment and changing conditions.
- Alden reframed the can into a repeatable mental routine to access peak performance under stress.
Use The CAN Routine Before Performance
- Use the CAN acronym: Concentrate, Activate, Narrow to prepare yourself mentally before performance.
- Attach past successes and desired future outcomes to this routine to directly channel energy into performance.