I need to share another plain sight secret. This one is sneaky simple: your mindset changes based on context, relationships, risks, and rewards. An elite mindset in one situation doesn’t necessarily transfer to another situation. This is why it’s sneaky simple and super tough — you don’t have one mindset, you have tons of mindsets that switch, swap, and interact differently depending on the dynamics of the situation.
How often do you hear a superstar musician play for massive audiences struggle with the mindset of feeling alone and isolated? The elite mindset to be confident enough to play and perform live on stage in front of thousands of people doesn’t mean they have an elite mindset about their self-esteem and self-worth.
People can brush off harsh criticism from a client without a second thought but get emotionally crippled by a minor comment from their mom.
People preach accountability and delivery blunt honesty to their staff but resist the same treatment in return.
People are patient and forgiving with friends, irritated and resentful with family. Or vice versa.
Mindsets are surprisingly context specific. What is familiar, smooth, and elite in one context can feel uneasy, unsteady, and average in another context.
Investigate this plain sight secret in yourself. Can you identify any elite mindsets you use in some areas but you’re not good at using them in other important areas?
Send me your answers because writing it out creates deeper self-awareness about it.
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