Author M. Andrew McConnell, CEO of Rented, Inc., shows you it’s possible to achieve clarity, make good decisions, and rise in your career by illustrating that the human mind is not unlike real estate: adopting an owner’s mindset can make all the difference.
Drawing on ancient Stoic philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories of contemporary innovators in business, sports, and more, Get Out of My Head demonstrates how to effectively allocate your mental resources, set mental boundaries, and overcome challenges by seizing ownership of your own mind and channeling adversity as a vehicle for growth.
The ancient Stoics recognized the mind as our most precious and finite resource—the only thing of value anyone can truly possess. The Stoics also understood that the default human state is to waste our mind on trivial things. When we lend our mind to things that do not serve us, we are left with only remnants of our potential.
Throughout this book, you’ll find stories of high-achieving modern Stoics who have successfully reclaimed their headspace, as well as the tools you need set boundaries and develop better resilience—a remedy to chronic stress—so that you, too, can transition from “mind rentership” to “mind ownership.”
Adam Grant
#1
New York Times bestselling author of
Think Again
and host of the TED podcast
WorkLife
“As a world-class distance swimmer turned successful entrepreneur, Andrew McConnell knows what it takes to keep your cool under pressure. As an author, he knows how to get you fired up about Stoic wisdom. Thanks to his engaging stories and practical advice, you won’t have any trouble getting out of your head and into this book.”
—
Dr. Bernice A. King
CEO of the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
for Nonviolent Social Change
—
Chris Bailey
International bestselling author of
Hyperfocus and
The Productivity Project
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1 Know Your Value
2 Identify Your Boundaries
3 Embrace Criticism
4 Prepare Ahead of Time
5 Avoid the Perfection Trap
6 Limit the Downside
7 Be Grateful for All That Occurs
8 Focus on the Process,
9 Sow Your Own Seeds
10 Be Present
Know Your Value
Identify Your Boundaries
Embrace Criticism
Prepare Ahead of Time
Avoid the Perfection Trap
Limit the Downside
Be Grateful for All That Occurs
Focus on the Process
Sow Your Own Seeds
Be Present
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