#15 Peak Performance

Peak performance is something professions and amateurs strive for. Many people speak about the 10000 hours mentioned in Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers. This was K. Anders Ericsson’s research and the technology can easily be applied to our recovery and you don’t need 10000 hours.

Recovery and Performance

In this episode I reference the book ‘Peak’ written by K. Anders Ericsson. A most remarkable book and one of the 7 books I believe has had the biggest impact on my life. Changing your life can be tough going at the best of times and Anders book proves that its not a fruitless attempt. All his work is backed up with research and data and I strongly recommend buying this book and reading it.

Differing Opinions

From cognitive bias as such subjective opinions as personal music taste to the many studies of chess champions and classically trained music virtuoso’s, he has squeezed out what it takes to rise above any pursuit and excel in your chosen objective.

I’m glad this podcast gave me an opportunity to revisit the material and share it with you.

I hope you enjoyed this podcast.

This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.

Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:

dominic@crrc.co.za

www.crossroadsrecovery.co.za

+27 012 345 1186 Pretoria

+27 010 597 7784 Johannesburg

Stories of Recovery

• The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
  Oliver VG
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• On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
  Johan B
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• I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
  Carla S
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• "Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
  Angelique J
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#13 Hindsight & Foresight

In the greater scheme of things, the stories we hear have the potential to hold a lot of meaning. Provided we are diligent and willing to look a little below the surface, the past holds information that is relevant to us today. Hindsight & foresight are a beginning.

In long gone era’s the ancients also battled with stress and anxiety. As true as it is today, past generations have also been looking for the best way to live with the extremes life sometimes has a tendency to throw at us.

Caught in the very human trap of foresight and hindsight we struggle for understanding and relief. Why is spirituality so prominent? Are all the religions and beliefs of the ages misguided or wrong? worthy of contempt? Or is there some wisdom into be found?

Hopefully this podcast will go some way in trying to give perspective to these ideas.

I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I enjoyed the discussion.

This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.

Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:

dominic@crrc.co.za

www.crossroadsrecovery.co.za

+27 012 345 1186 Pretoria

+27 010 597 7784 Johannesburg

Stories of Recovery

• The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
  Oliver VG
  Read more
• On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
  Johan B
  Read more
• I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
  Carla S
  Read more
• "Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
  Angelique J
  Read more

Read more

Approved Medical Aids