The Peak Performance Podcast with Brad Young: Episode 8 The Champion's Mindset - Unlocking It
This workbook is designed to help you reflect on the core principles of a champion's mindset and apply them to your own life. Use the questions and exercises below to compare your current habits and strategies to those outlined in the core rules for success.
Core Rules of a Champion's Mindset

1

Set Clear, Purpose-Driven Goals
Champions know exactly what they are working toward. Their goals are specific, meaningful, and aligned with their long-term vision.

2

Commit to Consistency
Develop habits that support your vision and stick to your commitments, even when motivation is low.

3

Balance Recovery and Hustle
Success comes from the long game. Prioritize recovery, manage your energy, and avoid burnout while striving for excellence.

4

Adapt and Overcome Challenges
A champion's mindset transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth. Adaptability and resilience are key attributes.

5

Practice Gratitude
Maintain a positive outlook by acknowledging your progress and appreciating the lessons and support you gain along the way.
Self-Reflection Exercise: Set Clear, Purpose-Driven Goals
Question: What are your current goals? Are they specific and meaningful to you?
Space for Response:
  • Goal 1: ______________________________
  • Goal 2: ______________________________
  • Goal 3: ______________________________
Question: How does each of your goals align with your long-term vision or purpose?
Space for Reflection:
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Self-Reflection Exercise: Commit to Consistency
Question: What habits or routines do you currently have in place to support your goals?
Space for Response:
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Question: What obstacles hold you back from being consistent? What strategies can you use to overcome them?
Space for Reflection:
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Self-Reflection Exercise: Balance Recovery and Hustle
Question: Are you giving yourself adequate time to rest and recharge? What activities help you feel rejuvenated?
Space for Response:
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Question: What changes can you make to ensure your routine is sustainable in the long term?
Space for Reflection:
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Self-Reflection Exercise: Adapt and Overcome Challenges
Question: The last time you faced a challenge, how did you approach it? Did you reframe it as an opportunity or see it as a setback?
Space for Reflection:
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Question: What strategies could you use to stay adaptable and positive when faced with uncertainty?
Space for Response:
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Self-Reflection Exercise: Practice Gratitude
Question: What are three things you are grateful for today that support your progress and mindset?
Space for Response:
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Question: How can you integrate gratitude into your daily or weekly routine?
Space for Reflection:
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Workbook for Actionable Strategies for Peak Performance
This workbook is designed to help you develop actionable steps toward achieving peak performance in your personal and professional life. Each section includes practical exercises and reflection questions that will guide you in applying the strategies effectively.
Setting Clear Goals
Actionable Steps:
  • Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
  • Break larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks to create an actionable roadmap.
  • Set daily and weekly priorities aligned with your long-term objectives.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What are three goals you want to achieve in the next six months?
  1. Are your goals SMART? If not, how can you refine them to meet this criterion?
  1. What daily habits can you implement to stay consistent with your goals?
Building Effective Habits
Actionable Steps:
  • Identify habits that align with your goals and structure your environment to support them.
  • Use habit-tracking tools to monitor progress and maintain accountability.
  • Replace unproductive habits with positive ones by focusing on small, incremental changes.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What current habits are helping or hindering your progress?
  1. What new habits can you introduce to support your goals?
  1. How will you track and celebrate the progress of your habits?
Cultivating Focus and Productivity
Actionable Steps:
  • Adopt time management techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique or time-blocking.
  • Minimize distractions by creating a dedicated, organized workspace.
  • Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance using tools like the Eisenhower Matrix.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What is your biggest productivity roadblock, and how can you address it?
  1. Which time management technique resonates most with your working style?
  1. How can you create a distraction-free environment for your key tasks?
Mindset Adjustments for Challenges
Actionable Steps:
  • Write down past challenges you've overcome and the lessons learned from them.
  • Practice reframing negative thoughts into empowering ones to build resilience.
  • Regularly express gratitude by writing about three things you're thankful for each day.
Reflection Questions:
  1. How do you typically approach challenges? What mindset shifts could make this process more productive?
  1. Can you identify a recent challenge where you successfully adapted? What did you learn?
  1. What are three things you are grateful for right now, and how do they inspire your growth?
By completing this workbook, you'll develop a personalized, actionable framework for achieving peak performance. Take time to revisit these exercises and questions regularly to refine your approach and stay on track with your goals.