The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: From Healing to High-Performance

Anna Saviano Emotion Regulation Mindfullness: Core Skills WHAT Skills -Observe -Describe -Participate HOW Skills -One-Mindfully -Non-Judgmentally -Effectively   Emotion Regulation Skills Acumulate Positives Build Competence Cope Ahead   Physical Illness Exercise Avoid mood altering substances Sleep Eat a balanced diet  

Anna Saviano Emotion Regulation What Skills -Observe -Describe -Participate   How Skills -One-mindfully -Non-Judgementally -Effectively   Emotion Regulation Skills - ABC PLEASE Accumulate positives Build competence Cope Ahead   Physical ILlness Exercise Avoid mood altering substances Sleep Eat a balance diet    

S3:E4: Get the right people on the bus. In Jim Collins' book "Good to Great," one of the key concepts is the idea of "getting the right people on the bus." This metaphorical bus represents an organization or company, and Collins emphasizes the importance of having the right individuals, with the right skills and mindset, on board for the journey towards greatness. Collins argues that before decidi...

S3:E4: Get the right people on the bus. In Jim Collins' book "Good to Great," one of the key concepts is the idea of "getting the right people on the bus." This metaphorical bus represents an organization or company, and Collins emphasizes the importance of having the right individuals, with the right skills and mindset, on board for the journey towards greatness. Collins argues that before decidi...

S3:E3: You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. The concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with is often attributed to motivational speaker and author Jim Rohn. This idea suggests that the people with whom you surround yourself have a significant impact on your thoughts, behavior, and overall outlook on life. The notion is based on the unde...

S3:E3: You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. The concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with is often attributed to motivational speaker and author Jim Rohn. This idea suggests that the people with whom you surround yourself have a significant impact on your thoughts, behavior, and overall outlook on life. The notion is based on the unde...

S3:E2: Healthy Boundaries: Karpman Drama Triangle  CE: Have you ever been around someone who just makes you feel good and positive? They buoy your spirits  and "fill your cup". What about people who drain you? They empty your cup with negativity and drama. How  do you avoid getting pulled in to other people's drama unproductively (ie they are not looking for guidance  or to share cathartically in...

Have you ever been around someone who just makes you feel good and positive? They buoy your spirits  and "fill your cup". What about people who drain you? They empty your cup with negativity and drama. How  do you avoid getting pulled in to other people's drama unproductively (ie they are not looking for guidance  or to share cathartically in a positive manner). The key is knowing the game that is...

Have you ever wondered how some people can exercise such a high degree willpower and discipline while others cannot?  Would you find it surprising if I told you that it is somewhat related the reason Steve Jobs wore the same outfit  (black turtleneck) every day?     Willpower vs discipline: setting conditions for success Ego depletion, decision fatigue (taxing lazy system 2) Rituals, habits (tappi...

Who are your 5 people? You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Why the 5 matter: Jim Rohn -The concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with is often attributed to motivational speaker and author Jim Rohn. This idea suggests that the people with whom you surround yourself have a significant impact on your thoughts, behavior, and overall o...

Who are your 5 people? You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Why the 5 matter:   Jim Rohn   -The concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with is often attributed to motivational speaker and author Jim Rohn. This idea suggests that the people with whom you surround yourself have a significant impact on your thoughts, behavior, and overa...

S2:E10 Self-Actualization: What one can be one must be - Abraham Maslow Meaning in life Most people are familiar with Maslow's hierarchy of needs (food, water, shelter, security, etc). Most however are unfamiliar with what is at the top of the pyramid. Self-Actualization. Legacy: Contribution, Achievement, Value (personal value proposition) Purpose: Why were you put on this earth? Potential Missio...

S2:E9 Tribe,Community, Belongingness  What is it about military service (or police, fire, etc) that produces such esprit de corp and camaraderie? How does this relate to tribe, community, and belongingness and what implications does this hold for overall mental health and wellbeing? We'll discuss that in this episode. Maslow's concept of love and belongingness in the context of his hierarchy of ne...

S2:E9 Tribe,Community, Belongingness What is it about military service (or police, fire, etc) that produces such esprit de corp and camaraderie? How does this relate to tribe, community, and belongingness and what implications does this hold for overall mental health and wellbeing? We'll discuss that in this episode. Maslow's concept of love and belongingness in the context of his hierarchy of nee...

S2:E8 Self-Efficacy: Algorithms/Systems/Habits/Rituals/   Have you ever wondered how some people can exercise such a high degree of willpower and discipline while others cannot?  Would you find it surprising if I told you that it is somewhat related the reason Steve Jobs wore the same outfit  (black turtleneck) every day?      Willpower vs discipline: setting conditions for success  Ego depletion,...

S2:E8 Self-Efficacy: Algorithms/Systems/Habits/Rituals/   Have you ever wondered how some people can exercise such a high degree of willpower and discipline while others cannot?  Would you find it surprising if I told you that it is somewhat related the reason Steve Jobs wore the same outfit  (black turtleneck) every day?      Willpower vs discipline: setting conditions for success  Ego depletion,...

S2:E7 Self-Efficacy: Organizing to Being Effective   Hook/CE: Think about this....It's been said that people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their lives.  How can you achieve your desired outcome if you've not determined what that is or how to get there? We've talked about self-efficacy in previous episodes; the belief that you can in fact accomplish the goals you've set...

S2:E7    Think about this....It's been said that people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their lives.  How can you achieve your desired outcome if you've not determined what that is or how to get there? We've talked about self-efficacy in previous episodes; the belief that you can in fact accomplish the goals you've set for yourself and achieve a level of success.  Call it...

Self-Efficacy: Agency-Belief in Capacity to Act and Achieve Goals   Robin Sage, G's, test mission/confidence target to assess capabilities and build confidence. -An assessment of technical and tactical proficiency but also a psychological component as well.   -To have a belief in your effectiveness you must BE effective and chalk up wins even small ones (mastery experiences) -Growth mindset -Stret...

S2:E6 Self-Efficacy: Agency-Belief in Capacity to Act and Achieve Goals Robin Sage, G's, test mission/confidence target to assess capabilities and build confidence. -An assessment of technical and tactical proficiency but also a psychological component as well. -To have a belief in your effectiveness you must BE effective and chalk up wins even small ones (mastery experiences) -Growth mindset -Str...

People talk about critical thinking, logic, and reasoning but what constitutes all of the above?  How do you conceptualize critical thinking to discipline your thoughts and reasoning skills?  Wouldn't it be nice if we could reduce critical thinking into its constituent parts and also apply some standards by which the quality of your thought could be measured?  Well you're in luck!  That is what we...

S2:E5 Critical Thinking: Quality and Clarity of Thought The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder Elements of Thought: Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) Universal Intellectual Standards: CGSC People talk about critical thinking, logic, and reasoning but what constitutes all of the above?  How do you conceptualize critical thinking to...

 We all like to think that we are creatures of logic, making rational decisions at every turn. The truth is that we are governed more by emotion than we'd like to believe.  Have you ever just "gone with your gut" or just felt something was amiss?  Sometimes this is System 1 kicking in at a subconscious level deferring to past experience and recognized patterns. Sometimes it's correct and serves yo...

We all like to think that we are creatures of logic, making rational decisions at every turn. The truth is that we are governed more by emotion than we'd like to believe.  Have you ever just "gone with your gut" or just felt something was amiss?  Sometimes this is System 1 kicking in at a subconscious level deferring to past experience and recognized patterns. Sometimes it's correct and serves you...