You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson WOOP! (vE): Explain It Like I'm 11 (Heroic +1 #1,750)
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May 6, 2024 Discussion on setting ambitious goals at a chess tournament. Mentorship in achieving grandmaster status by a specific age. Overcoming obstacles with enthusiasm and hard work, inspiring listeners to pursue important goals in a heroic way.
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Prematch Ritual And Modeling
- Brian describes prepping his son Emerson for a chess tournament with burpees and a prematch ritual to set mindset and energy.
- He uses this story to introduce WOOP and model goal-setting in a real parent-child interaction.
Use WOOP To Structure Goals
- Use WOOP: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan to structure goal pursuit clearly and practically.
- Apply each letter to pick a specific target, imagine benefits, name obstacles, and plan responses.
Set Specific Targets With Deadlines
- Set very specific targets with deadlines to increase chances of success and focus effort.
- Ask 'By when?' and imagine concrete benefits to motivate consistent action.