Curiosity - Approved Performance Enhancer

Triple Threat

Exhausted from playing Defense for way too long? Time to become a two sided player by catching the pass in Triple Threat, and ready to play offense by either shooting, passing, or dribbling. This mindset works on and off the court. Resources: Dreyer, R. (2024, June 13). Playing Offense vs. Defense On Life. The Tribal Way. https://ryandreyer.substack.com/p/playing-offense-vs-defense-on-life The Table Group. (n.d.). Do you play offense or defense at work? | The Table Group. https://www.tablegroup.com/do-you-play-offense-or-defense/?srsltid=AfmBOor8ASzBvVJ4QQxm5glDcg7vJ_puM8Qtp6vLIeaYDEj7T3RIXCGf

Passion Palace

Just like cross-training helps develop new muscles and recover those overused, hobbies and passions not related to your job helps build new skills, stretch new muscles, identify weaknesses, and avoid burnout from overused brain centers. Find a few hobbies, and build you "Passion Palace" today.

The Essence of Matalie Wallin - Fashion, Pilates, and the Unsatisfied Pursuit of Growth Pt II

The Unsatisfied Mindset is not unique to me and I'm on the search for those who share the same drive and joyous pursuit in this life. Through her journey to becoming a fashion merchandising graduate, pilates enthusiast, and joyful person to be friends with - Matalie Wallin exposes me to my weaknesses of slowing down and pursuing intentionality over intensity.

The Essence of Matalie Wallin - Fashion, Pilates, and an Unsatisfied Pursuit for Growth.

The Unsatisfied Mindset is not unique to me and I'm on the search for those who share the same drive and joyous pursuit in this life. Through her journey to becoming a fashion merchandising graduate, pilates enthusiast, and joyful person to be friends with - Matalie Wallin exposes me to my weaknesses of slowing down and pursuing intentionality over intensity.

Curiosity - Approved Performance Enhancer

Data shows a sharp decline in questions asked, from ~26/hour in preschoolers to fewer than two in middle schoolers. 98% of a day for a kid is spent exercising curiosity compared to 2% of an adults. This is largely why kids develop relationships, physical and mental skills, and learn new things so easily. Are we adults really okay with having our development stagnated? Do we really want to keep trudging through life on half empty motivation - or would you rather start having fun again with the gamified nature of curiosity as the main fuel to being a healthier human being? Resources: Bracy, A. (2020, June 18). Why curiosity can be a performance enhancer. Trail Runner. https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/mental-training-training/why-curiosity-can-be-a-performance-enhancer/ Gruber, M. J., Gelman, B. D., & Ranganath, C. (2014). States of curiosity modulate hippocampus-dependent learning via the dopaminergic circuit. Neuron, 84(2), 486–496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2014.08.060 TEDx Talks. (2015, November 20). This is Your Brain on Curiosity | Matthias Gruber | TEDxUCDavisSalon [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmaTPPB-T_s