Becoming Extraordinary:Changing Beliefs to Improve Performance

Joseph T. Pillittere, MSOMInstructor/Consultant

August 6, 2015

Presentation Highlights

• The Pacific Institute

• Self-Efficacy• The Balance

Wheel• Impact of Beliefs• Personal Growth• Mental

Technology

Changing Beliefs to Improve Performance

What’s holding you back from reaching your true potential?

Let’s Talk!

Ordinary vs. Extraordinary

Lou Tice, Co-FounderThe Pacific Institute

"We move toward, and become like, that which we think about. Our present thoughts determine our future."

Self-Efficacy

“A person’s belief about

his/her chances of successfully

accomplishing a task.”

How one builds self-efficacy…

• Experience

• Behavior models

• Persuasion from others

• Physical and emotional state

Balance Wheel

Family PersonalHealth EducationFitness RecreationLeisure SpiritualRelationships MarriageCareer SportsSocial FriendshipsCommunity ServiceOther

Example Results

Career

Social

Education

Health

Spiritual

Leisure

Career

Marriage

Family

Recreation

FriendsCommunity Service

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Reflective Session

What thoughts or beliefs might be holding me back from achieving my full potential (in my chosen balance wheel areas)?

What is one thing I have not done because I was intimidated or afraid?

The Impact of Beliefs

“Scotoma” and the Power of Beliefs

What’s holding you back?

Cliff Young

There is No Growth Without…

Self-Examination

Change inSelf-Image Insight

Change inExpectations

Mental Technology

Conscious

Subconscious CreativeSubconscious

Mental Technology (Cont.)

Conscious

Subconscious CreativeSubconscious

Perceptions

Stored Information

The truth as we believeit to be

Association&Evaluation

Mental Technology (Cont.)

Conscious

Subconscious CreativeSubconscious

Perceptions

Stored Information

The truth as we believeit to be

1. Maintains sanity2. Resolves conflict3. Creates drive4. Teleological

How Beliefs Are Formed

The Self-Talk Cycle

Self-Talk

RealPerformance Self-Image

Phrases to Use

“That is not like me”

“I am better than that”

“The next time I intend to…”

The Affirmation

Process

11 Guidelines

• Personal: are written with the word “I” in them. The inner change will happen because of something YOU do.

• Positive: always describe what you want to move toward, not away from. What would it look like if it were fixed?

• Present Tense: affirmations are written as though they are happening right now. Use your imagination (I X V = R).

• Indicate Achievement: Avoid negative words (can, will, should) to give your subconscious a clear picture of the end result.

Guidelines (Cont.)

• No Competition: do not compare your self to others, it is ineffective. Your growth is based on yourself.

• Action Words: use terms that describe and trigger action, pictures.

• Emotion Words: the more positive emotion you feel when picturing your accomplished goal, the faster your affirmation will work for you.

• Accuracy: be as specific as possible otherwise it will give you too many escape routes.

Guidelines (Cont.)

• Balance: set goals and write affirmations in all areas of your life.

• Realistic: you need to be able to see it, visualize it and imagine it.

• Confidential: share your affirmations only with those you are certain will support you.

Example

I thrive on my daily jogging because I feel healthy, strong

and energetic.

Action Accurate & RealisticPersonal

Emotional

My Affirmation

“I’m a good uncle because I spend quality time with my niece, which

makes her and I very happy.”

Thank You!

Questions?Joseph T. Pillittere

(716) 998-4900(716) 801-0131(716) 938-2483