Have you ever found yourself spiraling into negative thoughts when faced with a challenge? According to Jason Selk, a sports psychologist, this is a common biological tendency that can be counterproductive to success. The solution? Train your brain to have a relentless solution focus (RSF).

Jason explains that RSF involves identifying improvements with minimum time and effort but maximum impact. By focusing on solutions rather than problems, mentally tough individuals can achieve success that separates them from the norm. This mindset is abnormal but crucial for success.

You too can adopt a spirit of improvement and be proud of your obsession for it. By controlling your thoughts, you can control your feelings and behaviors, ultimately leading to success, even in the face of failure.

So, next time you find yourself drowning in negative thoughts, ask yourself, "What's one thing I can do differently that could make this better?" and shift your mindset to one of improvement. Remember, there is always a solution to every problem, and being relentless in finding IT, is the key to mental toughness.

07:48 The mental workout

15:11 Relentless solution focus 

17:13 Refused to focus on the tragedy, instead forcing thoughts quickly to solution

23:08 PCT vs RSF: Problem Centric Thinking (PCT) and Relentless Solution Focus (RSF) and how to train the brain to focus on solutions.

28:52 Expectancy theory and how controlling thoughts can lead to controlling feelings and behavior

33:22 RSF Training 

35:14 Performance statement, which helps people focus on specific things during competition

37:34 Having a solution that sticks on the mental chalkboard and being relentless in finding solutions to problems

42:04 Do all problems have solutions? 

45:00 When our thoughts are responsible for negative emotions.

46:56 Recognizing negative emotions

50:41 The Relentless Solution Focus mindset and explains how it can lead to health, happiness, and success

53:31 Avoiding jamming solutions down others' throats 

55:17 Asking solution-focused questions and sharing four scientifically proven questions to rewire the brain.

56:03 Success logs and explaining how they can help retrain the brain to become more solution-focused and less problem-centered

57:45 Recognizing small wins 

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