CHAPTER 1 Choice of Excellence Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the primary goal of the author in writing this book?
To help you become the person and performer you can be.
What is the first step to excel in any part of your life?
Decide what it is that you really want to do.
Fill in the blank: Excellence is a _______.
choice
What drives consistent high-level performance in every pursuit?
Focus
True or False: You can choose to dwell on the negatives or focus on the positives.
True
What must you do after deciding to pursue your dreams?
Persist through obstacles.
What is essential for living your dream of personal excellence?
Retention of passion, purpose, focus, love or joy, and choice.
What is the recipe for high-quality focusing?
Stay positive and stay fully connected.
Fill in the blank: You can choose to listen with full focus or choose to _______.
not listen at all
What does it mean to ‘make your thoughts and focus work for you’?
To take control of your destiny.
What did Dan Nadeau experience that exemplifies finding a positive perspective in difficult circumstances?
He suffered the loss of his three children but found ways to stay positive.
What did Dan Nadeau learn from the author’s work?
How to control thoughts and feelings to cope with life’s challenges.
Fill in the blank: Many good days followed the transformation in Dan Nadeau’s mindset, leading to a _______.
form of communication
What was Dan Nadeau’s major revelation after reading the author’s book?
He needed to coach his children just as he coached athletes.
True or False: Dan Nadeau felt guilty for not being there for his daughter when she passed away.
True
What did Dan Nadeau do to prepare for the Connaught Cup competition?
Used Focusing for Excellence audio CDs and focused imagery.
What did Dan Nadeau achieve at the Connaught Cup?
He won the cup and shot his all-time best.
What is the importance of finding meaningful reasons in your pursuits?
It helps retain passion and purpose, making excellence realistic.
Who has been a mentor for the narrator?
Terry
The mentor has contributed significantly to the narrator’s life and performance.
What audio CDs did the narrator use for preparation?
Focusing for Excellence
The narrator found these CDs tremendously helpful leading up to the competition.
What was the outcome of the narrator’s performance after using focused imagery?
Won the Connaught Cup and shot an all-time best
The narrator experienced amazement at the achievements possible through inspiration.
What significant date is mentioned in relation to the narrator’s son?
His 23rd birthday
The narrator felt a connection to his son during the competition.
How many cadets have benefitted from the narrator’s instruction in mental training?
Over 5,000 cadets
The narrator applies mental training principles to improve cadets’ mindset.
What training method does the narrator use as the basis for instruction?
Wheel of excellence
This method is integral to the mental-training side of police work.
