Self-Help

It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life

Name: It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life
Rating: 4.8 (1000 reviews)
Author: Trevor Moawad with Andy Staples

Trevor Moawad with Andy Staples

21 minAudio8 insights

What you'll learn

•How to apply neutral thinking to everyday challenges and high-pressure situations
•Why negative thinking is always destructive and how to avoid it
•How to build actionable plans and commit to the right routines
•The power of language and self-talk in shaping outcomes
•How to manage negativity in your environment and media consumption
•Visualization techniques used by elite athletes for peak performance
•How to develop self-awareness and conscious competence for lasting growth

Who should read this

✓Athletes and coaches seeking a mental edge
✓Leaders and managers aiming for high performance
✓Anyone struggling with negative self-talk
✓Individuals facing major life or career adversity

About this book

A practical guide to neutral thinking and mental conditioning for peak performance, resilience, and personal growth.

Did You Know?

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Trevor Moawad was known as 'the brain trainer to the stars,' working with top athletes like Russell Wilson, Nick Saban, and teams across the NFL, NCAA, and MLB.

Audio Summary

Section 1

The Power of Neutral Thinking: A Fresh Start for the Mind

3:45

7 Sections

Preview: The Power of Neutral Thinking: A Fresh Start for the Mind

Let me take you to a place where your mind can finally breathe—a place where the weight of yesterday doesn’t drag you down, and the anxiety of tomorrow doesn’t cloud your vision. This is the world of neutral thinking, where we step away from the extremes of negativity and forced positivity, and find the power in simply accepting what is. Imagine waking up tomorrow and, instead of replaying your past mistakes or hyping yourself up with empty affirmations, you simply ask: What is true right now? What can I do next?

Neutral thinking isn’t about ignoring your feelings or pretending everything is fine. It’s about seeing reality as it is, with clarity and honesty. Picture an athlete who’s just thrown an interception in a championship game. Instead of spiraling into self-doubt or trying to force a smile, he acknowledges the mistake, lets it go, and focuses on the next play. This is the heart of neutral thinking—every moment is a fresh start, unburdened by the past.

The beauty of this approach is that it’s not just for sports. It’s for anyone who’s ever faced a setback at work, a disappointment in a relationship, or a personal failure. Neutral thinking says: What happened before is not predictive of what comes next. You are not defined by your last mistake, nor are you guaranteed success because of a past win. Each moment is independent, and your next move is yours to choose.

In practice, neutral thinking means pausing to assess the facts, without judgment or emotional coloring. It’s as if you’re a scientist observing your own life—curious, open, and ready to act. This mindset frees you from the roller coaster of highs and lows, and gives you the calm confidence to respond effectively to whatever comes your way.

As we begin this journey together, remember: Neutral thinking is a skill you can develop. It’s a gentle, powerful way to reclaim your mind from the chaos of the past and the noise of the future. In the next section, we’ll explore how to turn this mindset into action, and why having a plan—rooted in truth—makes all the difference. Let’s step forward together, one neutral thought at a time.