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How Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford
Summary
How Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford. In this conversation, George Mumford discusses his new book ‘Unlocked’ and the importance of mindfulness for athletes and non-athletes alike. He emphasizes the need to make mindfulness accessible to everyone, including children. Mumford shares insights on how to motivate kids to practice mindfulness and the importance of creating a context that makes it relevant to their interests and goals. He also explores the paradox of trying to do something and the role of discomfort in personal growth. Mumford believes that everyone has a masterpiece inside waiting to be unlocked through mindfulness and self-awareness. In this conversation, George Mumford discusses the power of thoughts, self-talk, and beliefs in shaping our reality. He emphasizes the importance of creating space between stimulus and response and choosing our attitudes and values. Mumford also explores the concept of flow and the role of mindfulness in achieving peak performance. He encourages embracing discomfort and pushing the boundaries to unlock our full potential. Ultimately, Mumford highlights the significance of vulnerability and choosing how we want to meet life’s challenges.
Takeaways
Our thoughts and self-talk have a profound impact on our reality and the outcomes we manifest.
Creating space between stimulus and response allows us to choose our attitudes and values.
Embracing discomfort and pushing the boundaries are essential for personal growth and excellence.
Vulnerability is a source of power, as it allows us to accept the unknown and respond with dignity and clarity.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:29 Writing ‘Unlocked’
03:53 Challenges of Teaching Mindfulness to Kids
05:32 Motivating Kids to Practice Mindfulness
07:29 Creating a Context for Mindfulness Practice
09:21 The Paradox of Trying to Do Something
10:33 The Importance of Context in Learning
12:06 The Desire for Security and Comfort
15:37 Helping Kids Embrace Discomfort
23:33 Unlocking the Masterpiece Within
25:45 Unleashing the Masterpiece Within
27:05 The Power of Thoughts and Self-Talk
28:17 Creating Space for Abstraction and Scenario Planning
29:11 The Impact of Self-Talk on Relationships
30:08 The Power of Thinking and Contemplation
31:05 Beliefs, Thoughts, Words, Actions, Habits, Values, and Destiny
32:02 Choosing the Fear Wolf or the Love Wolf
33:01 The Importance of the Eye of the Hurricane
34:27 Slow is Smooth, and Smooth is Fast
36:18 Going with the Flow and Avoiding Forced Effort
37:46 Finding the Quiet Place Within
39:13 Being Like Water and Embracing Discomfort
43:08 Pushing the Boundaries and Pursuing Excellence
46:28 Vulnerability as Power