In #militaryaviation, everything should serve the person in the cockpit—and those who support them: leadership, techs, ops. If an initiative doesn’t solve their real problems, it’s noise. Cut it. Time is limited. Focus is critical. Every minute matters.

Want to stay sharp? ✅ Simplify your environment ✅ Turn routines into #habits ✅ Use checklists, calendars, visuals ✅ Train under pressure Clear mind = fast decisions.

There are 3 types: 1. Intrinsic – The task itself 2. Extraneous – Distractions or confusion in how it’s presented 3. Germane – The energy used to grow, adapt, or refine

Cognitive load = the mental effort your brain is using in the moment. When this bucket gets too full, performance tanks. Decisions slow down Judgment gets cloudy Communication breaks

Feeling mentally overloaded? That’s #cognitiveload — and it’s one of the biggest silent killers of #performance. In high-stakes roles, knowing how to manage it might be the most important skill you never learned. 🧠 Let’s break it down ↓

The CIA uses RICE to decode human behavior: Reward 💰 Ideology 🧠 Coercion ⚠️ Ego 🪞 It’s how spies flip patriots into traitors — and how leaders can understand what truly drives action. #Leadership #Motivation #BuiltForPressure

Smart performance isn’t about doing more — it’s about processing better. #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformance #MentalAgility #ProcessImprovement #Resilience #HumanPerformance #PerformancePsychology

#Leaders and #performers who optimize their cognitive load make faster decisions, stay composed under pressure, and adapt more effectively. By simplifying workflows, #buildinghabits, and reducing mental clutter, you create space for clarity, strategy, and execution.

Often called 'the bucket' in #militaryaviation, mastering this type of memory, AKA working memory, is a competitive advantage for anyone striving towards mastery.

#Cognitiveload, the total amount of mental effort being used to do a task, isn’t just a classroom concept — it shows up in boardrooms, locker rooms, and high-stakes environments daily.

At first, we know so little we feel like we know it all. The Dunning-Kruger effect reminds us: real learning often starts with humility. Want to level up your performance? Start by getting honest about what you don’t know.

6/ Whether you’re recovering from a crisis or leading through one — these tools matter. How are you #recharging this week? #Mindfulness #Stress #Recovery #MentalPerformance #Leadership #Resilience

5/ 🧠 Choose How You Show Up Every moment offers a choice: React automatically, or respond intentionally. That space is where your power lives.

4/ 🔋 Recharge Your Battery Energy isn’t endless — protect it. Rest, nature, laughter, sleep… these aren’t luxuries. They’re how you show up well, again and again.

3/ 🌬️ Use Your Breath to Reset When stress hits, start with your breath. It’s free. It’s always with you. And with practice, it becomes your most powerful reset button.

2/ 🌀 Control What You Can #Stress and uncertainty are constant. The key isn’t controlling everything — it’s focusing on what you can control: your effort, your #mindset, your #breath.

1/ Spoke today with Island Heart to Heart — a program for people recovering from cardiac events. Helping #highperformers is one thing. Supporting people after a heart attack? That’s purpose on a whole other level. Here are a few takeaways I shared 👇

Consistency is the real competitive edge. #leadershipdevelopment #mentalperformance #highperformance #resilience #humanperformance

Excellence isn’t a switch you flip — it’s a habit you build. In my work with military leaders, athletes, and teams, we focus on mindset, systems, and the discipline to turn performance into a daily practice.

"How you do anything is how you do everything", said Harv Eker, the author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. Whether it’s a high-stakes flight op or your morning routine, the way you show up in the small moments shapes how you perform under pressure.