Love how his whole story speaks to being able to find unexpecting and fulfilling paths if you just follow your passion. It so idealistic but it really does happen!
I've never thought about the psychological power of negative thoughts before.... kinda amazed to hear they can be 4 to 7 times stronger than positive ones.
I liked the part about how mental effort plays a larger role than we think. I think something really shifts for both sports and life when you realize that
The emphasis on building relationships and trust as a coach and doctor is crucial. Relationships are the foundation of so much in life, you really want to make sure you've got good ones
Aww I thought it was so sweet that where he ended up actually did align with what his parents wanted for him. There's something so wholesome about that
I wish I had heard this talk when I was a student athlete. The pressure to succeed can be so overwhelming, and it's easy to lose sight of what really matters.
I've always struggled with the idea of failure, but reframing it as a "First Attempt In Learning" as he suggested makes so much sense. It’s all about how we view our challenges.
I really liked the part about focusing on 'effort, attitude, and gratitude.' It's such a simple attitude for approaching life and I think that can be way more helpful than all the over-complicated advice that's out there
I think it's really cool how we can look back at our lives and pinpoint what each of our experiences has taught us, and I love hearing other people do it too, sounds like this guy got the perfect mix of qualities from each of his endeavours.
his insight about how negative thoughts are stronger than positive ones is eye-opening... I like to think mine is pretty balanced but if those negative thoughts are stronger then you really need to have way more positive ones to balance out the impact of your thoughts
Aww I love that he and his wife have a nightly gratitude ritual and has to laugh when he said the athlete in him means he want his to be better lol that's a true competitive spirit
I thought the way he acknowledges the challenges of meeting expectations, managing pressure, and prioritizing mental health was particularly well thought out. It's a reminder that we're all human and it's okay to struggle sometimes.
Really interesting! As a former student athlete, Dr. T has helped me in my journey with my mindset about how to look at failure as one step closer to success. So happy he got to share this with everyone !
the best and most succinct advice on finding your way in life to happiness and success. thank you for the reminder that failures are not only ok, but necessary in order to achieve your best self.
I think we all aspire to meet our family's expectations, even when we may not have the skills or talents to do so. We want that approval more than anything else.
his point about embracing failure and using it as a learning opportunity is so important. We need to normalize failure as a necessary part of growth and success.
His honesty about his own struggles with failure and anxiety is refreshing. It's a good reminder that even successful people face challenges and doubts.
This makes perfect sense and managing stress by focusing on controllables is such valuable advice. It's our attitude towards stress and failure that can change our success rate.
From athelete to psychiatrist... Wow, that's a new one! Thoroughly appreciated the parallels he drew between the skills learned in wrestling and those needed in medicine... How unique and comparable! What passion!
As someone who has faced my own mental health challenges, I love how he normalizes seeking support and prioritizing mental well-being. I don't think it's spoken about enough but maybe if it was there would be less stigma around people who struggle with their mental health
I think it's really cool that he took the discipline from wrestling and applied it to his medical career. There are all kinds of transferable skills and strengths that we might not know about until we make the swap.
F.A.I.L -- First Attempt In Learning -- The acronym is a powerful technique to frame your setbacks in the overall scheme of a successful life. This profound statement resonates with me. I refer back to this Talk to remind myself that we are all learners in this grand experiment.
It's refreshing to hear a professional talk about the mental aspect of effort. I always thought of effort as just physical, but it's so much more. This video is a great reminder of that.
Fantastic video! As a Manager I use the FAIL acronym often. Always train my team that not to focus on what did not go right. Focus on what went right and find things to change to work on next time for the areas that didn’t go as planned. Always need to keep your mind thinking positive.
Truly inspirational. A lot of things are made a bigger deal in your mind than they end up actually being in reality. Really shows how strong your mentality can be.
Oh how I relate! I felt the pressure to pursue a prestigious career to make my parents proud. But deep down, I've always had a passion for sports and coaching, just like he did. Badminton and Basketball were my everything! Although I'm feeling a touch of envy, it's refreshing to see someone who did it
This talk is a must-watch for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's uncontrollables. His personal anecdotes make the advice so relatable and actionable.
Can relate to what he says about the more he focused on winning the less enjoyment he got from wrestling. It's tough lesson but yeah, once you're doing something only for the out come and not the joy of doing it, the joy just goes away
The part where he talks about working out four times a day as an athlete was crazy. I can barely get to the gym more than once a week lol I wish I had some of that dedication
Amazing learning and great story! Its like you were put on this earth to be a fighter and a thinker of the best kind. An independent mind finding the best way to contribute to humanity.
As someone who struggles with perfectionism, his message about letting go of control and focusing on effort is really helpful. Might be a bit tricky for me to put into practice though!
Focusing on three main areas of your life each day is a great strategy. I can see how it would help break down overwhelming tasks into manageable pieces.
his point about focusing on the process rather than just the outcome is so important. It's easy to get so caught up in chasing success that we forget to enjoy the process and then when we do achieve the thing it's like... why do I do this?
The part about negative thoughts being psychologically stronger than positive ones is crazy. Super insightful but crazy lol kind of makes sense why people get stuck in the victim mentality so easily
Effort. Attitude. Gratitude. Never thought of those 3 words together. Especially the gratitude. Definitely going to be a slogan for my upcoming season with my team. Along with embracing the failures. Every failure is an opportunity to learn. This video summed up the key pieces I like to bring to my team each season, but did it in a much simpler way.
I don't think we properly acknowledge how much pressure is put on people who are juggling multiple things at once - especially if they're doing it well, we tend to downplay the efforts they're making
I'll admit I don't know the intricacies of wrestling the way this guy does but I'm not sure I agree that it can teach us all the necessary skills for life.... Maybe it's more so that his view on life has been shaped by his experience as a wrestler.
I think I missed the moment that connected his love of wrestling, teaching and coaching with applying for med school but so cool that it all lined up like that for him!
His whole emphasis on maintaining a balanced mindset and finding joy in the journey reminded me to stay grounded and grateful... Yep. needed that today.
Dr. T is the man! I wish I had these tools when I was an athlete myself, but I will certainly be applying them to my everyday life. Thank you for this!
Great speech and I really enjoyed the way it emphasizes the importance of effort, attitude, and gratitude. It highlights the significance of embracing failures as opportunities for learning and growth. Overall, this video encapsulates the key elements I value in leadership and serves as a reminder to stay grounded and grateful while pursuing success.
It's refreshing to hear someone talk about simplifying life instead of just pushing harder and harder. Sometimes we need that reminder.
It's somewhat comforting to think that the controllables never change, and even more so to think of them AS controllables. It's a nice perspective.
I love "first attempt in learning" as an acronym for fail! Very clever and has the power to change your whole perspective on setbacks.
I love how he ties gratitude into daily life. Finding things to appreciate each day can really boost your mood and mindset.
Oh I love this so much. Hearing people talk about how they blended several passions into one career path is like magic.
I've always felt control is overrated, we chase it while we look outside ourselves. The great sages believe surrender is the gateway to nirvana
Love how his whole story speaks to being able to find unexpecting and fulfilling paths if you just follow your passion. It so idealistic but it really does happen!
The concept of focusing on what we can control rather than what's out of our hands is a game-changer.
We have the power to simplify and take control of our effort, attitude and gratitude!
I've never thought about the psychological power of negative thoughts before.... kinda amazed to hear they can be 4 to 7 times stronger than positive ones.
his story about his college teammates wishing they had known this stuff earlier is a good reminder that it's never too late to learn and grow.
I liked the part about how mental effort plays a larger role than we think. I think something really shifts for both sports and life when you realize that
Carol Dweck’s growth mindset research was a nice touch. It’s true that how you frame challenges really impacts your performance and overall success
The emphasis on building relationships and trust as a coach and doctor is crucial. Relationships are the foundation of so much in life, you really want to make sure you've got good ones
Aww I thought it was so sweet that where he ended up actually did align with what his parents wanted for him. There's something so wholesome about that
Love how the speaker connects his sports background with psychiatry, shows how diverse experiences shape us into whole and complex people
We are often training to do something else when we don't even realize it.
It’s so true that focusing on winning can take the joy out of the process. We need to appreciate the journey more.
His insights on effort being largely mental are eye-opening and I agree a growth mindset and resilience are key. He's made some great points.
Interesting how he mentioned the impact of stress on students and athletes. Mental health is so crucial!
I wish I had heard this talk when I was a student athlete. The pressure to succeed can be so overwhelming, and it's easy to lose sight of what really matters.
I've always struggled with the idea of failure, but reframing it as a "First Attempt In Learning" as he suggested makes so much sense. It’s all about how we view our challenges.
It truly is about a mindset. More failures will lead to more successes if you choose to reframe the concept of FAIL.
I really liked the part about focusing on 'effort, attitude, and gratitude.' It's such a simple attitude for approaching life and I think that can be way more helpful than all the over-complicated advice that's out there
I love the idea of setting three areas of focus each day. It's a simple but effective way to stay organized and avoid getting overwhelmed.
It will really compound over time, 21/week, 90/month...
I like the way he breaks it down, in terms of what we can achieve in a day and how it all adds up.
The mention of 'chunking' to improve memory made me think about how I approach learning. I’m going to give that strategy a try for sure!
I think it's really cool how we can look back at our lives and pinpoint what each of our experiences has taught us, and I love hearing other people do it too, sounds like this guy got the perfect mix of qualities from each of his endeavours.
Thank you. It took a while but I realized that all my previous experiences were training me to be a doctor all along!
his insight about how negative thoughts are stronger than positive ones is eye-opening... I like to think mine is pretty balanced but if those negative thoughts are stronger then you really need to have way more positive ones to balance out the impact of your thoughts
My one thing for today is finding this talk! Great advice delivered with that perfect combination of humility and confidence he was talking about!
Really appreciate that! Always find that ONE thing!
Aww I love that he and his wife have a nightly gratitude ritual and has to laugh when he said the athlete in him means he want his to be better lol that's a true competitive spirit
I thought the way he acknowledges the challenges of meeting expectations, managing pressure, and prioritizing mental health was particularly well thought out. It's a reminder that we're all human and it's okay to struggle sometimes.
The growth is in the struggle. More losses leads to more wins!
I appreciate the focus on mental health, I think that's becoming more and more important especially for students and athletes
I think this is a really great reminder that success isn't just about luck - it's about taking control of our own destiny.
I am asking what is the problem with Khartoom Bank is so crowdy every day with customers ?
Always focus on controlling the controllables and you can increase the likelihood of success!
Really interesting! As a former student athlete, Dr. T has helped me in my journey with my mindset about how to look at failure as one step closer to success. So happy he got to share this with everyone !
Thank you! More failures will lead to more successes!
the wrestling analogy to life's struggles is so apt.
One of the smartest people I know. Thank you Dr. T
the best and most succinct advice on finding your way in life to happiness and success. thank you for the reminder that failures are not only ok, but necessary in order to achieve your best self.
Pretty glad to have seen this, I have a lot of anxiety and the whole idea of just focusing on what is on my control was good to hear.
I love how he emphasizes the importance of focusing on the things we can control, like effort, attitude, and gratitude. It's a powerful mindset shift.
Great talk! Feel like I learn something new every time I listen to Dr T.
I think we all aspire to meet our family's expectations, even when we may not have the skills or talents to do so. We want that approval more than anything else.
It's definitely important but so is choosing the mindset needed to get that approval from within.
his point about embracing failure and using it as a learning opportunity is so important. We need to normalize failure as a necessary part of growth and success.
More failures and more losses will lead to more wins
His honesty about his own struggles with failure and anxiety is refreshing. It's a good reminder that even successful people face challenges and doubts.
This makes perfect sense and managing stress by focusing on controllables is such valuable advice. It's our attitude towards stress and failure that can change our success rate.
From athelete to psychiatrist... Wow, that's a new one! Thoroughly appreciated the parallels he drew between the skills learned in wrestling and those needed in medicine... How unique and comparable! What passion!
It's really special when you choose to closely link your passion to your profession.
Focus on the things that you can control! Love that!
So important to Control the Controllables!
As someone who has faced my own mental health challenges, I love how he normalizes seeking support and prioritizing mental well-being. I don't think it's spoken about enough but maybe if it was there would be less stigma around people who struggle with their mental health
Really appreciate this insight. We also have the power to be happy and successful when we chose to simplify and focus on what we can control.
I think it's really cool that he took the discipline from wrestling and applied it to his medical career. There are all kinds of transferable skills and strengths that we might not know about until we make the swap.
My life trajectory changed when I heard, "the world needs more wrestlers, the field of medicine needs more wrestlers!"
I admire this man! I really enjoy the F.A.I.L, and watching him sing to us!!
We all remember that song right?!!! All about chunking in 3-5 pieces of info.
So cool that he could take his experience from wrestling and apply them to medicine, talk about transferable skills!
I really like this message. No point worrying or spending up all our time and energy obsessing over things we can't do anything about
We can choose to focus on what we CAN control each day: Effort, Attitude, Gratitude
F.A.I.L -- First Attempt In Learning -- The acronym is a powerful technique to frame your setbacks in the overall scheme of a successful life. This profound statement resonates with me. I refer back to this Talk to remind myself that we are all learners in this grand experiment.
Thank you. So much value in failure.
It's refreshing to hear a professional talk about the mental aspect of effort. I always thought of effort as just physical, but it's so much more. This video is a great reminder of that.
Awesome insights Dr. T, I really loved hearing about the translation of the attitude of an athlete into a professional setting. Very inspiring!
I love how he gives props to the role of family and community in shaping our values and goals. We don't achieve success in a vacuum!
Fantastic video! As a Manager I use the FAIL acronym often. Always train my team that not to focus on what did not go right. Focus on what went right and find things to change to work on next time for the areas that didn’t go as planned. Always need to keep your mind thinking positive.
The reframe applies to so much more than just sports!
I agree it's important to reframe failure in a way that lets us keep trying... he makes it sound a lot easier than it feels though
Truly inspirational. A lot of things are made a bigger deal in your mind than they end up actually being in reality. Really shows how strong your mentality can be.
Mindset. Is. Everything!
"effort, attitude and gratitude, every single day." this is perfect advice.
This talk really puts into perspective how to navigate anxiety and improve our chances for success.
We define anxiety as a feeling but it often stems from our thought process. If we choose to reframe our thoughts, we can change our feelings.
Oh how I relate! I felt the pressure to pursue a prestigious career to make my parents proud. But deep down, I've always had a passion for sports and coaching, just like he did. Badminton and Basketball were my everything! Although I'm feeling a touch of envy, it's refreshing to see someone who did it
Appreciate you. Hoping others can be inspired to turn their passions into a profession.
This talk is a must-watch for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's uncontrollables. His personal anecdotes make the advice so relatable and actionable.
Love this TED talk and super important message. Thanks Dr T!
Thank YOU.
“First Attempt In Learning” - that's a keeper. Changes everything!
F.A.I.L. more failures means more successes!
Can relate to what he says about the more he focused on winning the less enjoyment he got from wrestling. It's tough lesson but yeah, once you're doing something only for the out come and not the joy of doing it, the joy just goes away
Really important to focus on the process to make it more enjoyable
WISDOM! Success is as much about mindset as it is about skill.
Thank you. I would even say mindset>skill
Chunking information to remember better is a neat trick. Makes sense why we remember phone numbers and credit card numbers that way!
Amazing message, his advice and practices have had indelible effect on my life! Someone everyone can learn from!!
This really helped shift my focus to such a more positive light!
How and what you focus is a choice!
Excellent talk. I sometimes forget how important mindset it in your daily life. Great tips and reminder! Good job Dr. T!
Mindset is Everything!
It's easy to get caught up in the academic grind and lose sight of why we chose this path in the first place.
It definitely can be. Simplifying to intentional areas of focus can really help.
From wrestler to medical school, that's quite a journey. Good talk Arman
ha, you beat me here. Love that we always find these TED gems...
Thank you! The journey is all about learning.
The part where he talks about working out four times a day as an athlete was crazy. I can barely get to the gym more than once a week lol I wish I had some of that dedication
smart talk - after today at work, needed to see this. Thank you Arman
Amazing learning and great story! Its like you were put on this earth to be a fighter and a thinker of the best kind. An independent mind finding the best way to contribute to humanity.
Really appreciate this
As someone who struggles with perfectionism, his message about letting go of control and focusing on effort is really helpful. Might be a bit tricky for me to put into practice though!
Focusing on three main areas of your life each day is a great strategy. I can see how it would help break down overwhelming tasks into manageable pieces.
The world needs more people like Dr. T! What a fantastic job!
Thank you. We can all make the choice to control our controllables and we would all be happier and more successful.
This guy helped me so much!! ❤ Thank you Dr. T :)
this is awesome! the overall point of this is very important to me because I try to only focus on what I can control and not what I can't control!
his point about focusing on the process rather than just the outcome is so important. It's easy to get so caught up in chasing success that we forget to enjoy the process and then when we do achieve the thing it's like... why do I do this?
The part about negative thoughts being psychologically stronger than positive ones is crazy. Super insightful but crazy lol kind of makes sense why people get stuck in the victim mentality so easily
Gratitude exercise sounds like something I should start doing
Intentional gratitude is highly correlated with sustained success! and its fun.
Mindset, mindset, mindset! Thanks for the reminder. I'm off to buy the t-shirt.
Mindset is one of the most powerful choices we have!
Effort. Attitude. Gratitude. Never thought of those 3 words together. Especially the gratitude. Definitely going to be a slogan for my upcoming season with my team. Along with embracing the failures. Every failure is an opportunity to learn. This video summed up the key pieces I like to bring to my team each season, but did it in a much simpler way.
Gratitude is the hardest one but the most important one!
Reframing failure as a learning opportunity is an attitude everyone should learn when growing up. Definitely a "controllable" in your toolkit.
Reframing is so important, so valuable and so controllable!
This is solid advice from a solid dude. Ya love to see it!
Loved this! I will definitely take these lessons forward as I train for my next Triathalon - mindset is everything!
It sure is....and most importantly in any endurance race, remember to control the controllables!
I don't think we properly acknowledge how much pressure is put on people who are juggling multiple things at once - especially if they're doing it well, we tend to downplay the efforts they're making
I'll admit I don't know the intricacies of wrestling the way this guy does but I'm not sure I agree that it can teach us all the necessary skills for life.... Maybe it's more so that his view on life has been shaped by his experience as a wrestler.
I'm all about this. No point putting your time and energy towards something that's ultimately not up to you to
When you control what you can control, you dedicate your time and energy to things that matter
I think I missed the moment that connected his love of wrestling, teaching and coaching with applying for med school but so cool that it all lined up like that for him!
"Maybe I was training to be a doctor all along so let me at least apply..."
Reframing failure as a learning opportunity! Yes! More of this please!
Always remember: First/Further Attempts In Learning!
Great video. It takes a lot of discipline to be a D1 wrestler and eventually a doctor. You can tell he is passionate about his work.
Thank you! The values that wrestling instilled continue to hold for life beyond.
Great presentation. Thank you Dr. T
I struggle with knowing what I actually do control, and thats where it all starts for me and the spiral down gets faster.
Focus on EFFORT, ATTITUDE, and GRATITUDE!
His whole emphasis on maintaining a balanced mindset and finding joy in the journey reminded me to stay grounded and grateful... Yep. needed that today.
Thank you. When we simplify and focus on the process, we are more likely to improve outcomes.
Great words Dr. T!
Not sure I buy into the idea that controlling our attitude is that easy but I guess it's worth a try
This was a great watch. Learned a lot from it. Thanks for always inspiring Dr. T!
Thank you!
Dr. T is the man! I wish I had these tools when I was an athlete myself, but I will certainly be applying them to my everyday life. Thank you for this!
I wish I had these tools when I competed as well!
Great speech and I really enjoyed the way it emphasizes the importance of effort, attitude, and gratitude. It highlights the significance of embracing failures as opportunities for learning and growth. Overall, this video encapsulates the key elements I value in leadership and serves as a reminder to stay grounded and grateful while pursuing success.
When we simplify and reframe our experiences, we are more likely to be successful.