You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Above the Line: Or Below the Line? (Heroic +1 #1,742)

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Apr 28, 2024
Exploring the concept of 'Above the Line' behavior in college football coaching. Emphasizing conscious decision-making for success. Aligning potential with actions to achieve personal growth and mindset.
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ANECDOTE

Conversation With A College Coach

  • Brian describes chatting with a college head football coach about helping his team become their best and win a national championship.
  • He references that coach's conversation with Urban Meyer and Meyer's book Above the Line as the inspiration.
INSIGHT

Behavior Determines Team Performance

  • Urban Meyer argues that team performance rises or falls on behavior and that winning behavior is intentional, on purpose, and skillful.
  • Meyer calls this Above the Line and contrasts it with impulsive, autopilot resistance called Below the Line.
INSIGHT

Above The Line Is A Daily Choice

  • Meyer emphasizes that staying Above the Line is the foundation of success in work, school, football, and life.
  • He also stresses it's hard, must be taught, and is a daily battle of choice between above and below the line.
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