Self Discovery

Self discovery is about developing awareness of thought patterns in order to pursue one’s best. Whether you’re performing as a combat pilot or parent, how you think about things determines how you react to them. Determining a definition of high performance, crafting a personal philosophy, understanding how to set a vision, and learning your character strengths are central for enhancing awareness.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a particular way of focusing on the present moment without judgment. There are two pillars of mindfulness: awareness and insight. Training mindfulness builds awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, physiology and environment. Deeper awareness of one’s experience in the present moment can lead to insight and wisdom.

Mindset Skills

There are four basic mindset skills — calm, confidence, focus and trust. These skills are what help one show up and adjust in any environment. Breathing, self-talk, the ability to refocus and our behavior over time are the major components of training mindset skills.

Psychological Framework

Psychological framework is the way one makes sense of the world. Optimism, control and grit make up one’s psychological framework. Optimism is the way one sees the world, grit is the passion and perseverance one has toward a goal and the understanding of what’s in one’s control is are essential to high performance.