The State of 'No Mind'
"Softness triumphs over hardness, feebleness over strength. What is more malleable is always superior over that which is immovable. This is the principle of controlling things by going along with them, of mastery through adaptation." - Loa-Tzu
Previously in the Performance Zone newsletter I have presented a topic about a concept I call, "Too Many Mind."
Today, it's the concept of "No Mind."
I've had the experience as an athlete and coach, in my sales career and even as a speaker.
Reaction time in Olympic style Taekwondo must be lightning-quick. When your opponent attacks, there is not time to think. Thinking takes far too long. You must be able to react as your opponent makes his move.
Likewise, when I am addressing a live audience and something goes awry, as it does from time to time. The ability to be in the moment is paramount.
At times I don't even use a power-point presentation during the 90 minutes I have to address the crowd. I simply allow myself to flow.
There are many ways to describe it. Often you hear people talk about being in the flow or maybe they use the term being on autopilot. Athletes know it as being "in the zone."
I first learned about this mental state of "no mind" in my martial arts training. The Japanese refer to this as 'mushin', which literally translated means 'no mind'.
This state of mind can be described as when you feel separate from the actual act. No thoughts interfere with the action because it's unconscious and therefore uninhibited.
When you reach this state, your mind can move from one activity to another like a flowing stream of water.
Understanding this state is simple, however you must practice to achieve the ability to something without conscious effort, to have your reactions become automatic.
There will be more in coming emails on moving toward the state of 'no mind.'
Until then, let go of your perfection and allow yourself to live in excellence.
Best of Success,
David Martin
EmpowerMax PCS, Inc.
info@empowermax.com
www.empowermax.com
The Performance Zone
PS - If you're seeking to be the best at what you do, isn't it time you associate with the best? Send an email with your phone number to info@empowermax.com for a consultation in Personal Mastery.
Previously in the Performance Zone newsletter I have presented a topic about a concept I call, "Too Many Mind."
Today, it's the concept of "No Mind."
I've had the experience as an athlete and coach, in my sales career and even as a speaker.
Reaction time in Olympic style Taekwondo must be lightning-quick. When your opponent attacks, there is not time to think. Thinking takes far too long. You must be able to react as your opponent makes his move.
Likewise, when I am addressing a live audience and something goes awry, as it does from time to time. The ability to be in the moment is paramount.
At times I don't even use a power-point presentation during the 90 minutes I have to address the crowd. I simply allow myself to flow.
There are many ways to describe it. Often you hear people talk about being in the flow or maybe they use the term being on autopilot. Athletes know it as being "in the zone."
I first learned about this mental state of "no mind" in my martial arts training. The Japanese refer to this as 'mushin', which literally translated means 'no mind'.
This state of mind can be described as when you feel separate from the actual act. No thoughts interfere with the action because it's unconscious and therefore uninhibited.
When you reach this state, your mind can move from one activity to another like a flowing stream of water.
Understanding this state is simple, however you must practice to achieve the ability to something without conscious effort, to have your reactions become automatic.
There will be more in coming emails on moving toward the state of 'no mind.'
Until then, let go of your perfection and allow yourself to live in excellence.
Best of Success,
David Martin
EmpowerMax PCS, Inc.
info@empowermax.com
www.empowermax.com
The Performance Zone
PS - If you're seeking to be the best at what you do, isn't it time you associate with the best? Send an email with your phone number to info@empowermax.com for a consultation in Personal Mastery.
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