Episode 2: The Million Point Game - Expanding Your Mental Resilience

In this episode of "Mind the Inner Game," host Laura M. Wilde shares one of her favorite techniques for enhancing mental resilience: The Million Point Game. Laura explains how setting outrageously high goals can shift your mindset from a state of contraction to a state of expansion, ultimately transforming your performance. This technique is designed for athletes and non-athletes alike, offering a fresh perspective on overcoming challenges and achieving excellence.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Introduction to The Million Point Game: Laura introduces the concept of setting a goal as outrageous as scoring a million points to change the energy within and shift from contraction to expansion.
• State of Play: Discusses the importance of entering a state of play to find solutions and ease performance pressures.
• Visualization and Imagination: Explains how using the right brain's imaginative power can bypass limiting beliefs and engage in a more expansive mindset.
• Application Across Disciplines: The technique is applicable to various fields, including sports, real estate, and creative endeavors, encouraging listeners to set high, seemingly unrealistic goals.
• Benefits of Outrageous Goals: Highlights how aiming for a million points helps you surpass your perceived potential and tap into your actual potential.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Expansion is truly the way to change your game, whether it's sports or other parts of life."
• "The milli is in the silly. Be outrageous and imagine all the way what it would feel like to score a million points."
• "Your goals should be outrageous and unrealistic so that when you reach them, you are a different human being."

Resources and References:

• The Cosmic Arena: Mention of Laura's app that helps athletes and entrepreneurs achieve peak mental states.
• Visualization Techniques: Discussion on the importance of visualization in achieving high performance.

Call to Action:

Try out The Million Point Game technique in your own practice and share your experiences with Laura. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies in future episodes of "Mind the Inner Game."

Follow Us:

• Website: The Cosmic Arena
• Instagram: @LauraMWilde
• Twitter: @LauraMWilde

About the Host:

Laura M. Wilde is a renowned holistic mental performance coach who has worked with professional athletes, including NBA players. She is the founder of The Cosmic Arena app and a co-founder of the Mental Performance Coaches Association (MPCA).

Next Episode:

Join us in Episode 3 as Laura welcomes Dee Brown, the legendary slam dunk champion and former NBA player and executive, to discuss how athletes can outperform their perceived potential. They delve into the separators that distinguish elite athletes, including intuition, getting in the zone, and the impact of sports energy medicine. Dee shares his unique insights from his extensive career in the NBA, offering listeners valuable strategies to elevate their game and achieve greatness. Don't miss this in-depth conversation on "Mind the Inner Game."