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Peak performance in business isn't about removing the work or effort it takes to reach the top, it's about making the work the reward. In this episode, we look at the strategies used by the most elite athletes that help them get into a peak performance state where the work disappears and the level of aptitude far exceeds what could be imagined. This truly is a huge key to finding happiness in work and life.

Goal Setting is vital to your success, but if you go into the process without clear outlines and strategies it can be incredibly dangerous.  We dissect a Harvard Business School study about the negative side-effects of most goal setting and look at how to avoid them when setting goals for your business and life.

Are you dealing with burnout from work? It's a very real issue that has now been recognized by the general medical field. But what is burnout? Does it mean you're exhausted? Maybe you're just dealing with burnout from work today? We discuss the science behind burnout and the 3 key aspects of it. 

If you're an entrepreneur or high-level executive and you're skipping your time in the gym because you're just too busy, I have great news for you. In this episode, you're going to discover the science behind increasing your productivity through physical exercise.

The biggest hurdle to you launching your own successful podcast isn't the equipment or how you're going to promote it. The REAL hurdle is the fear INSIDE of you. You're going to discover what's stopping you and how to overcome it so you can get your message out to the people who need to hear it. Shownotes: MasterTheKey.com/045

When you first think about starting your own podcast, you'll most likely ask "what kind of microphone should I use?" You might also ask "how do I record my show on my computer?" These are important questions to answer but they're never the reason a podcast ends up failing.  Over 70% of all podcasts fail in the first year. We share what you need to do to make sure you don't become part of that statistic.  NOTE: Be sure to listen to PART ONE in the previous episode.  The biggest hurdles we all have to success, whether it's launching a podcast, getting in shape, or starting a business, are the ones within us. Conquer these and you'll truly have a Fail-Proof Podcast.

Over 75% of podcasts fail in the 1st year! If you're getting ready to launch a podcast or you've just launched your show, we're going to give you the "Dirty Little Secret" why most podcasts fail.  TIP: It's NOT because you used the wrong microphone. The fact is, your podcast's success has very little to do with the equipment you use or how much editing you do, or even how well you've promoted it. Those all matter, but they're not the reason most podcasts fail. Listen and find out why your podcast may be destined for failure.

Discover the incredibly power of a true mastermind group and how it taps into the incredible collective mind of everyone involved.  You'll find out what goes into creating your own true mastermind or how you can tap into an existing elite mastermind group. Make sure you get the show notes at MasterTheKey.com/037 Are you looking for an elite level Mastermind to help you get to the next level? Find out about The Key Alliance at MasterTheKey.com/mastermind

If you're looking to increase the productivity and creativity of your team, this episode will go over the critical elements of "group flow."  Group flow is where your team will exponentially increase every element of their performance. But the leader must know the steps to take to bring the group into a flow state.  Have questions? podcast@masterthekey.com We're looking to launch our first true mastermind group. If you're interested in tapping into the power of a mastermind, get more information and apply at MasterTheKey.com/mastermind

If you're a high achiever it's vital you give your mind and body a time of rest and recovery in order to continue to perform at the highest levels.  We go over the changes to your neurochemistry and explore various supplements you can take to enhance your recovery period. Have questions? podcast@masterthekey.com We're looking to launch our first true mastermind group. If you're interested in tapping into the power of a mastermind, get more information and apply at MasterTheKey.com/mastermind

Discover the science of letting go of the struggle and find out what happens to your brain and your neurochemical makeup and how that helps to shift you into a Flow State. Have questions? podcast@masterthekey.com We're looking to launch our first true mastermind group. If you're interested in tapping into the power of a mastermind, get more information and apply at MasterTheKey.com/mastermind  

No pain, no gain. We know that's true when it comes to bodybuilding, but is it true for entrepreneurs as well? Do we have to go through the struggle in order to achieve our success?  In this episode, we look at what the brain is doing when we're going through a struggle and how that prepares us to enter into a flow state and ultimately achieve greater success than we ever imagined. Most of us are going through the struggle hoping we'll eventually get things right and never have to struggle again. We hope to overcome struggle rather than gain from the struggle.  When you realize how much you gain while struggling, you'll learn to seek it out like you would seek out water in the desert. This episode is part of a series on achieving a Flow State. If you missed earlier episodes, you can start at the beginning here: MasterTheKey.com/026 IMPORTANT: Looking for a true Mastermind to help you break through to the next level? MasterTheKey.com/mastermind Follow The Key Podcast on your favorite social network: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/masterthekey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasterTheKey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterthekey  

You've likely heard someone say "Mindset is EVERYTHING" but what really is the mindset for success? In Carol Dweck's book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Succes" she outlines the critical difference between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset and how one can go from the limiting "fixed mindset" to the powerful growth mindset needed for success. In this episode, we explore this thinking and how it relates to entrepreneurial success. John Hawkins Jr. breaks this all down into an easily understood application for anyone who wants to achieve peak performance. Make sure you get the show notes at MasterTheKey.com/037 Are you looking for an elite level Mastermind to help you get to the next level? Find out about The Key Alliance at MasterTheKey.com/mastermind

Part of getting into a flow state to achieve peak performance happens when you put yourself into the present moment and detach yourself from the past and the future.  

Get the full show notes at MasterTheKey.com/035 Learning how to let go of conscious control is the best way to gain greater control and is a big leap into a flow state. We explain in this episode. Remember, as you think about this process of letting go, you're not letting go of control. What you're doing is handing over control to a much more capable and powerful supercomputer

Discover the secret key to engaging your mind at hyperspeed through deep embodiment. Dig in deeper and grab the free guide to engaging with your body to boost your brain activity at MasterTheKey.com/034

Go to the Show Notes: MasterTheKey.com/033 You will discover the three external triggers you must-have in your environment if you want to achieve a flow state. You'll understand out to create novelty, uncertainty, and complexity. You find out the science behind the need for a "rich environment" and why it releases neurotransmitters that increase focus and learning.

Discover how to incorporate calculated risk into your deliberate practice to help induce a flow state on your way to achieving peak performance.

Discover steps you can take to make your work more rewarding so your motivation comes from doing the work itself.  When your work becomes the reward, you are drawn into the work which makes getting into a flow state much more likely.  Once you're in flow, you'll eventually find yourself achieving your peak performance levels.

Go deeper at: MasterTheKey.com/030 Delayed gratification is an incredible discipline that pays a huge reward, but it's not the be-all-end-all to achieving our maximum potential.  In fact, there's a very dark side to those who take delayed gratification too far.  Discover how you can find the balance between a reward right now and a greater reward later. You'll also discover how to find your reward in your work.

When you reverse engineer elite performers, it becomes clear that the greatest distinction they have over all other participants is their use of deliberate practice to hone their skills. You have everything you need to reach the highest elite levels in your field. But you must employ something called "deliberate practice." Get the free report: 7 Traits of Deliberate Practice at: MasterTheKey.com/029

If you're focused on achieving your maximum potential, this episode will not only help you do that, it will help you increase your maximum potential through something called "deliberate practice." There are three different types of practice General Practice Purposeful Practice Deliberate Practice Most people engage in General Practice while some will find their way into Purposeful Practice and reap huge benefits from it. But only a very small number will put their effort into Deliberate Practice. Those are the people we eventually call ELITE. Download a free one-sheet: 7 Traits of Deliberate Practice

Elite levels of performance aren't attributed to exceptional people but rather exceptional conditions. We all have the same gift. That gift is the ability to develop a gift.  Can you reach your biggest goals? Listen and find out why the answer is almost always YES! Get the show notes and other resources at: MasterTheKey.com/027

Achieving your ultimate potential will only happen when are able to first achieve a flow state. Most people occasionally stumble upon a flow state but struggle to intentionally achieve it again. In this episode, you'll discover the chemistry and neuroscience behind a flow state and how you can create the ideal conditions for you to experience flow at will.

Shownotes: MasterTheKey.com/025 Achieving your maximum potential is as much about your sleeping hours as it is about your waking hours. Discover how sleep impacts your day and what you can do to get the right amount of quality sleep so you can be fully charged for the day ahead. Don't overlook this vital component to achieving peak performance. Have a question? MasterTheKey.com/TalkToJohn

Avoiding burnout is one of the greatest challenges for high achievers. Discover how to achieve peak performance while avoiding burnout.

What if you could effortlessly tap into an unlimited capacity for creativity, problem-solving, and innovation? Discover the “too easy to be true” way you can tap into your “default state.” Get the show notes: MasterTheKey.com/023

Get the show notes at MasterTheKey.com/022 Very few activities will enhance your performance more than mindfulness meditation and you don't have to spend an hour sitting on the floor in order to gain the benefits. We'll explore the proven science behind meditation and performance. Discover how it helps you achieve a flow state sooner and more often. Are you looking for an elite level mastermind group to help you reach your next level? Maybe The Key Alliance is exactly what you need: MasterTheKey.com/mastermind

We only ever hear about the negative impact of stress but there's another side to the story. Stress is a reality for all of us, in particular, those of us who are focused on achieving peak performance. Find out what you can do to turn your success into a positive force that pushes you to your desired success.

Most people believe getting to the top of their field is all about doing more than the person next to you. It's not. Most people focus on too many areas which dilute their effort. Elite performers have a very narrow focus and a more intense effort. This episode will help you learn how to learn like an elite performer, focus on the areas you should be focusing on, and the secrets to practicing your skills like an elite performer.

*Caution: This episode may piss off a few coaches. Sorry. When should you hire a peak performance coach and what qualities should you look for in them? The right coach isn't just an expert in a specific field. There are quite a few qualities you'll want to look for before you hire a coach. Show Notes: https://MasterTheKey.com/019 Have a question? Talk to John: https://MasterTheKey.com/TalkToJohn  

Sometimes we fool ourselves into thinking we're being productive by working on tasks that aren't the most important at this moment. We help you discover and stay focused on the “main thing” you need to finish right now.

Discover the simple steps you can take right now to put yourself into a flow state where your effort isn't noticed and you're focused on the present task.   This is The Key to achieving peak performance for anyone, whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, high-level executive or anyone else driven to perform at their very highest level. Read the note: MasterTheKey.com/017

High achievers know success doesn't happen overnight. It takes dedication & determination, but how do you stay motivated and not lose your drive? Listen to find out The Key to Surviving the Daily Grind

When you focus on being better than the others around you, you limit your ultimate potential. However, when you focus on creating the very best version of you can create, you will always exceed your competition and do it almost effortlessly.

As we age or move out of different stages in our life, we can find ourselves overcome with a fear that we've missed our best opportunity for success in an area in which we're very passionate. In this episode, we talk about what drives that fear and how you can overcome it and still find joy and fulfillment regardless of your age. It's NOT too late for you!

If you're an adult trying to work through your ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder, you may think “it's just the way you are” and your best bet is to take the recommended medication. That's not always the case. In this episode, we look at the role of anxiety and past trauma (even the little stuff you don't remember) in your ADHD. This could completely change your future success.

One of the biggest obstacles standing between where you are now and where you want to be is your worry or concern for what other people think about you. When you can overcome your fear of being ridiculed or shamed for doing something out of the ordinary, you will start to create a life that is out of the ordinary. In this episode, we explore why we worry about what people think and what the key to overcoming this fear is for all of us.

Discover the hidden force that drives us to overwork ourselves and ultimately burnout before we reach our biggest goals. Getting to the top of the mountain isn't about just working harder than anyone else. Find out what you need to do to avoid or even recover from burnout.

If it seems “something always happens” that keeps you from your biggest goals no matter how hard you try or if it feels like God doesn't want you to be successful, you may be dealing with a fear of success.

Blocks to your success come in many forms. From procrastination to overwhelm as well as fear and anxiety, we all struggle overcoming internal blocks to our success. In this episode, you'll discover methods for overcoming those blocks through a permanent state-shift so you can operate at your maximum potential.

If you've ever been in a situation where you had all the pieces to your success but you still didn't achieve your goal and you don't understand what stopped you, it was likely past implicit memories (you don't SEE them, you FEEL them) showing up to protect you, but instead they stopped you.

This episode will explain why most people struggle to perform at your very highest levels. If you're struggling to reach your full potential in any endeavor and you keep facing unforeseen setbacks, the topic of this episode is most likely the issue. It's typically not your talent or even your mindset.  Don't blame yourself, it's not your fault.

We all know, in order to achieve success, it's vital to have a “clear why.” But just being CLEAR isn't enough. You also must have a CLEAN why if you want true satisfaction in your success. Show Notes: TheKeyPodcast.com/006

What is it that's controlling you and the toughest decisions you need to make in your life? In this episode, you'll discover the critical element that will direct you to the wisest decisions in all areas of your life.

Shame seems like it should be a natural consequence to our harmful or hurtful actions, but when we impose shame on others, we do more harm than the original action itself.

Episode 003 - Deshaming https://TheKeyPodcast.com/003 In this episode, we continue our discussion of Shame in our lives. In Episode 002 we discussed what shame is and how we experience it in our lives. If you haven't listened to that episode, be sure to go back and do so now.  The key to deshaming lies in a process called Memory Reconsolidation. This is where past negative memories are activated and the "prediction error" is shifted to a positive outcome.  John explains how this process works and how you can activate it in your life.  We also go into sexual trauma vs rejection and its impact on shame in our lives. 

Whether you're struggling with perfectionism, fear of failure, social anxiety, or any number of performance challenges, there is almost always shame at the core of the issue.  Understand how we encounter shame, even by those who love us, and ultimately how we can overcome the detrimental impact it has on living the life you desire and unlocking your maximum potential. 

001 - Confidence is just one positive outcome from having a secure attachment. Listen as we explore what secure attachment looks like, how it benefits your mental well-being, and what you should do now if it's been missing in your life.

It's not too late for you to achieve your biggest goals.  If you know what to do but you still don't do what you know, this podcast will help. You CAN break through the hidden barriers that are stopping you from achieving your ultimate and unlimited potential.  We use science-based research to get you to where you want to be in business and in life. Don't give up yet. The same science that has helped thousands of people overcome addiction and heal from PTSD and other traumas will help you finally overcome your hidden internal blocks that are keeping you from achieving your biggest goals. Your frustration ends today.