🏀 The Man In The Arena

How You Prepare

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How You Prepare 🔑

Brené Brown's Thoughts On The Man In The Arena Speech

THE MAN IN THE ARENA - How YOU prepare

Being “in the arena” is a metaphor for:

1. Taking on challenges

2. Giving your best effort

3. Ignoring criticism and “noise”

For example, In The Arena: Gladiators

1. Gladiators were admired for bravery, toughness, and their willingness to die

2. They were felt to uphold the Roman virtues of courage and discipline 

Gladiator Mindset

1. Want the challenge

   1. There was no virtue in defeating a weaker opponent

   2. The virtue was in facing tough competition, putting skill and strategy to the ultimate test

   3. They wanted the challenge of a quality opponent

2. Fearlessness

   1. Claim the arena 

   2. Flow State