Introduction to the Book
Reframing a Setback in Order to Move Forward
How All of This Relates to You
Science vs. Hypotheses
Where Do We Go From Here?
Further Reading
Mindset: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
1 Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Rewiring Your Brain for Success
Opening Your Mind to New Ideas
Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Power of the Mind
System 1 Thinking vs. System 2 Thinking
Inputting Good Information
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
2 Self-Awareness: The Foundation for All Positive Change
Understanding Who You Are as a Human
Let’s Do a Quiz
Your Neural Pathways Are Like Ski Slopes
Revisiting the “What Is the Color of Your Inner Essence?” Questions
Going One Step Deeper on Understanding Yourself
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
3 Building a Better Mindset: Improving Your Thoughts, Actions, and Outcomes
Your Origin Story
Digging Deeper into Mindset
Using Visualization to Improve Performance
Why Visualization Works
Putting Visualization into Practice
Wrapping Up
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
4 Why Mindset Matters. And What You Can Do to Improve Yours
Why Does Emotional Intelligence Matter
Now That You Understand EQ, Let’s Go to Happiness Island
Understanding Your Core Essence
Humility: Your Secret Weapon
More Mindset Techniques
Wrapping Up
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
Mentoring: Using the Power of Empathy to Build a Better You
5 Building Bridges: How to Connect with Others Through Empathy, Authenticity, and Vulnerability
We Are All Made of Stardust
You Are Connected to Every Other Living Being
At a Certain Level, You and Everyone Around You Are the Same Thing
You May Be Sensitive to People’s Electromagnetic Fields
Authenticity: A Starting Point for Good Communication
Communicating More Deeply and Authentically
Working Backwards
Focus on Body Language
Ask Deeper Questions
Loop for Understanding
Coming Full Circle
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
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Further Reading
6 Beyond Words: Tools for More Empathetic Communication
The Goal for Becoming a Better You Is Not the Acquisition of Things
Using Improved Communication to Accomplish Your Dreams
A Simple Technique to Improve Communication
Improving Communication with Your Tone of Voice
Kicking into High Gear with More Tips and Techniques
More Communication Techniques to Help You Accomplish Your Dreams
Wrapping Up
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
7 The Connection Code: The Secret to Effective Communication
Understanding and Using the Connection Code
Putting the Connection Code to Work
How to Adapt Your Communication Style
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
8 Connecting with Clarity: Digging Deeper into Communication
Other Techniques for Improved Communication
Sometimes, All You Need to Say Is No
Rapid-Fire Tips: Eight Additional Insights About Good Communication
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
Management: How to Manage Yourself to Perform at Your Peak
9 Understanding Yourself: Digging Deeper to Build a Better You
Step 1: Identify Your Core Values
Step 2: Seek Feedback About Your Answers from People You Trust
Step 3: Explore Your Strengths and Reveal Your Gifts
Step 4: Identify Your Triggers and Stressors
Step 5: Recognize Your Limiting Beliefs
Step 6: Scan Your Body to Identify Stress
Step 7: Give Yourself Some Grace and Learn to Self-Soothe
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
10 Improving Your Performance: Optimizing Your Mindset and Brain Health
Using the Yerkes-Dodson Law to Improve Performance
Getting Into the Goldilocks Zone
Questions
Maximizing Your Brain Health to Improve the Quality of Your Life
Understanding How the Heart-Brain Connection Impacts Your Performance
Using the Heart’s Electromagnetic Field to Support Healing and Well-being
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
11 Rewiring Your Brain: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Clarity, and Increase Focus
Learning to Meditate Is as Simple as Learning to Count
How Meditation Works
Going Beyond Meditation to Rewire Your Brain
Additional Techniques You Can Use to Develop a Better Mindset
Another Technique: Don’t Set Goals. Set Dreams.
Action vs. Inaction for Top Performers
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
Marketing: Shaping Your Story for the World to See
12 Looking Inward: Finding the Authentic You
Uncovering Your Personal Brand
Discovering Your Authentic Self
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
13 Using Your Personal Brand: Projecting the Authentic You
Dealing with Negative Feedback
Projecting the Image You Want
Getting Third-Party Credibility
Authentically Defining Your Unique Value
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
14 Using Your Inner Magnetism: Connecting with Others
Be Interested. Not Interesting.
How to Be Calm, Confident, and Composed
Changing Your Mindset from Wanting Something to Being Something
Becoming Your Full Potential
What You Project Is What You Get
Key Ideas Discussed in This Chapter
It’s Quiz Time!
Do This One Thing
Further Reading
15 The Last Chapter: And It’s the Shortest One of All
