Most people take months to bounce back.

Most people take months to bounce back.

You can do it in minutes:

Whether coaching founders or athletes,
I've seen one thing separates
the good from the great:

The ability to bounce back fast.

The good news?

This isn't something you either have
or you don't.

(Credit: James Ware)

It's a skill.
And like any skill,
You can improve with practice.

I had a really off day yesterday.
Years ago, it would have thrown me for weeks.

Here's what helped me bounce back fast:

1/ Release
Name what you're feeling.
Ask: what is this feeling trying to tell me?
Then shake it, shout it, or breathe it out.

2/ Reset
Do something that shocks your system.
Pinch yourself, splash cold water on your face.
This clears the mental cache.

3/ Rewire
Only now shift your mindset.
Ask: what's the opportunity here?
What can I learn? How can I grow?

Pro tip:
Don't skip the Release stage.
Feelings you suppress don't disappear,
They just resurface later and cost you more.

Novak Djokovic:
"The biggest battle is always within.
You have your doubts and fears.
I feel it every single match.

The difference between the biggest champions
and the ones struggling to get to the highest level
is the ability to not stay in those emotions for too long".