In Day 84 of 1% Better. Daily. Deep Dive, we introduce a powerful mindset tool used by elite performers to reclaim focus and reduce pressure: Throw Dust.
When the stakes are high…game-winning plays, major pitches, high-visibility moments…we tend to tie our identity to results. But what if the key to elite performance isn’t in caring more… it’s in caring differently?
Inspired by the work of psychiatrist Phil Stutz (The Tools) and rooted in performance psychology, this episode teaches you the mental ritual of “throwing dust” as a form of cognitive diffusion.
Our hosts walk you through how this simple but symbolic practice helps you stay process-focused, emotionally balanced, and neurologically sharp, even in the most intense environments.
💡 If you’re a coach, athlete, or high performer who wants to show up calm, clear, and clutch—this tool is your mental reset button.
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⏱️ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – High-Stakes Pressure & Outcome Obsession
01:00 – What Is “DUST”? A Tool for Focus Under Fire
02:00 – The Archer’s Mindset: Process > Praise
03:00 – Red Carpet vs. Dust in the Attic
04:00 – Outcome Dependence: The Cognitive Cost
05:00 – How to Practice the Dust Protocol
06:00 – Presence, Power & Mastery: The 1% Better Shift
06:30 – Daily Challenge: Smile, Throw Dust, Recenter
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