Thinking Like CRAP

Dutch, Qualk, and Andrew discuss managing the Work/Rest Cycle, Emotional Drivers and "Buy-In", and the Critical Thinking/Decision Making Formula, on this week's Mental Toughness segment on Out of Bounds on WCCP 105.5 FM.

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Thinking like CRAP - the 4-step filtering process to run every thought through when making any and all decisions.

Clarity - To get crystal clear on the exact issue at hand, start by removing anything NOT relevant

Relevance - The Golf example: Is the bunker or water obstacle relevant to where you are hitting the ball? No, the Pin is the only thing relevant, so clear the board of the bunkers, the water obstacles, the rough areas, etc. FOCUS only on what is relevant.

Accuracy - Be accurate in what the obstacles are - i.e. the distance to the Pin (185 yards is different than 200 yards), the wind, which way the ball will roll upon landing on the green.

Precision - Be precise and specific in the language of your thoughts. "I always slice the ball" - the word "always" is neither accurate nor precise. Instead, "I have tendency to slice the ball when my focus on the fundamentals of my swing is directed to the bunkers."

With daily practice, thinking like CRAP becomes natural and fluid and orders your thoughts, emotions, and attitude to help you recognize and utilize the best information for action.