49. Effort, Attitude, Target with Dominic Clegg

What if the key to unlocking your best self lies in mastering just five controllables? Mental performance coach Dominic Clegg joins Ian Bowen to break down his powerful "EATTE" framework—Effort, Attitude, Target, Toughness, Environment—and how focusing on these controllables can transform your life. From collegiate football coaching to personal tragedy, Dom shares raw insights on: 1. Why "try" is the most dangerous word in your vocabulary (and what to say instead) 2. How to find the silver lining in even the darkest moments 3. The difference between your "why" and your "hunger"—and why both matter 4. Building unshakable discipline through micro-standards 5. Turning pain into fuel (Dom’s personal story of loss and legacy) Key Takeaways: 1. Effort isn’t "trying." Replace "I’ll try" with "I will"—eliminating excuses and unlocking full potential. 2. Attitude is a choice. Even in adversity, you control whether to see the good or the bad. 3. Your environment shapes you. From phone screens to peer groups, curate inputs that elevate you. 4. "Hunger" is greater than "Why." Dom’s "family of three" mantra—a visceral daily driver beyond abstract purpose. 5. 1% better = 37x growth. Tiny, disciplined wins compound into transformational change. Timestamps: 00:00 - The danger of "try" (and Tim Grover’s Kobe Bryant lesson) 07:45 - Dom’s EAT framework: Effort, Attitude, Target, Toughness, Environment 15:20 - How controllables reduce stress (college athletes’ secret weapon) 22:10 - Finding the good: Dom’s vulnerable story of loss and legacy 30:05 - Why "can’t" steals your power (squat rack mindset hack) 38:40 - "Hunger" vs. "Why": What gets you out of bed at 5 AM? 45:15 - Alpha Pack Coaching: Building discipline through micro-standards 52:00 - Free Alpha Packet offer (Dom’s gift to listeners) Connect with Dominic Clegg: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-clegg-a1pha-pack/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachdomclegg Website: https://www.a1phapack.com/ A1lpha Pack: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a1pha-pack/ Podcast: “Leading the Pack” on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDomClegg/ Connect with Ian Bowen: Website: https://thepositivepersistence.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianrbowen?lang=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivePersistence-ch8fk CONNECT WITH IAN BOWEN:Website: https://watchmemindset.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianrbowenYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivePersistence-ch8fk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.