452: Adopting the Habits of Elite Performers with Nick Hays

Former Navy SEAL Nick Hays shares practical advice on how to elevate your performance and push yourself to unlock your maximum potential. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to conquer large goals by celebrating the tiniest of victories. 2) How to find gratitude in the most unpleasant circumstances. 3) How to tune out the “yeah, but…” voice in your head. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep452 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NICK — Nick Hays is former a Navy SEAL. His operating days came to an end when he ruptured a disk while preparing for an operation in Afghanistan. Disillusioned, broken, and without means to provide for his family, Nick was left without a purpose in life. After recovery, his training kicked in, and he remembered the lessons learned from the SEAL teams and put them to the test with professional athletes. He’s helped train the Miami Heat and helped the Atlanta Falcons to a Super Bowl. Nick holds a BA from the University of Maryland, a Masters in Business from the University of San Diego, and a post-graduate degree from Harvard Business School. He now resides in California with his wife, Ivy, and their three children. • Nick’s Book: “Elite: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL” • Nick’s Website: EliteTeams.com • Nick’s Twitter: @NickHaysLife • Nick’s LinkedIn: Nick Hays — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Movie: “300” • Book: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Learn a new language anytime, anywhere with Babbel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .