Dallas Public Library

The sniper mind, eliminate fear, deal with uncertainty, and make better decisions, David Amerland

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-399) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The sniper mind

bibliography

967094381

David Amerland

eliminate fear, deal with uncertainty, and make better decisions

"Snipers are exceptional. The trained sniper is a complex fusion of hard skills such as weapons knowledge, situational awareness, knowledge of ballistics and physics, and soft skills such as emotional stability, empathy, and a stoic acceptance of the hardships associated with a particular set of circumstances. There are countless instances where a single sniper, embarking on a secret mission, would have to improvise, operate beyond any hope of support, and yet still manage to carry out the mission and get back home unharmed even though the enemy was actively hunting him. For the first time ever, The Sniper Mind reveals the practical steps that allow a sniper's brain to work in this superhuman precise, calculated way. It teaches readers how to understand and apply these steps, whether they are stuck in a cubicle facing mounting piles of work or sitting in a corner office making industry-defining decisions. Through the explanation of advanced military training techniques and cutting-edge neuroscience, this book provides concrete strategies and real-world skills that can help us be better: -At our jobs -In our relationships -In our executive decision making -In the paths we choose to take through life By learning how snipers teach their minds to eliminate fears and deal with uncertainty we can also develop the mental toughness we need to achieve the goals that seem to elude us in business as well as in life."--Provided by publisher

Seeking a competitive advantage: develop a sniper mentality that makes you controlled, analytical and effective -- Choosing the battlefield: control the variables in your "area of conflict" by defining the elements that determine the outcome -- The right tools for the job: learn what you need to use, when, where -- Smarts: the brain is your ultimate weapon -- Science: use fight science knowledge to work smarter not harder -- Mind: special qualities. develop the special ops mindset for success in a fluid situation -- Fortitude: build bulwarks against mental fatigue, uncertainty and fear with the Navy SEALs method -- Preparation: create mental constructs that will help you always be ready, use situational analysis techniques to win. Set up your environment and create your own network to maintain -- Your edge -- Response: overcome instincts and use intelligence to turn impossible scenarios to your advantage -- Structure: learn to choose the right strategy for maximum adaptability when the stakes are really high -- Feeling: harness feelings and use emotional intelligence to build winning strategies like a Navy SEAL -- Performance: build perfect outcomes from improbable situations by learning how to overcome every obstacle

Eliminate fear, deal with uncertainty, and make better decisions