EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 4 MIN
Episode #238 E + R = O
from Mindset Matters · host Riley Jensen
🎙️ Podcast Segment – Chapter 2: The 90-Second Rule Alright, here’s another question for you. Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment—and instantly regretted it? Now… what if I told you the entire field of sport psychology hinges on mastering that exact moment? Today’s episode, inspired by Chapter 2 of my book Pure Unadulterated Guts, is about one of the most powerful concepts I know: 👉 E + R = O Event + Response = Outcome. It’s simple—but not easy. And it starts with a story from one of the most resilient minds in modern history: Viktor Frankl. Frankl survived the Holocaust. He lost his family, his health, his freedom… but not control over his attitude. He famously wrote: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” That’s what this episode is all about—choosing your response. Because in sports, in business, and in life, your response is your super power. Let me break it down: E is for Event. Things you can’t control: the weather, a coach’s decision, a missed call, someone cutting you off in traffic. R is for Response. That’s the choice. Do you lash out? Do you breathe? Or, Do you reset? O is for Outcome. You don’t always control it—but your response can change everything. Let me give you a real-world example that cost two NFL players millions. Less than 3 minutes into a game between the Broncos and Raiders, Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree threw punches. Why? A chain-snatching incident from a year earlier still festered. What could’ve been handled with a conversation—or even just maturity—erupted into a full-blown brawl. Result? Suspensions. Fines. Damaged reputations. All over 90 seconds of poor emotional control. —Here’s some of the science behind it: Your brain releases chemicals when you're triggered. Those chemicals last about 90 seconds. If you feel anger longer than that? That’s you choosing to stay mad. Let me say that again: After 90 seconds, the emotion becomes your CHOICE. Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor put it like this: “If you’re still angry after 90 seconds, it’s because you’ve chosen to let that circuit continue to run.” That’s wild, right? 🔥 So here’s the big takeaway: The event doesn’t define you. Your response does. Now it’s your turn: I want you to think about your own “E+R=O” moment this week. What was the event that happened to you? How did you respond? What outcome did it create? Even more important: What would you do differently next time? Shoot me a DM, tag me in your post, or email me at [email protected] with your thoughts. I’d love to hear your story—and maybe even feature it in an upcoming episode. 🎯 Want more tools like this? You’ll find this and more in Chapter 2 of Pure Unadulterated Guts. It’s not just a book—it’s a playbook for high performers. And remember: You can’t always control the event. But you can always control your response. That’s Pure Unadulterated Guts.
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🎙️ Podcast Segment – Chapter 2: The 90-Second Rule Alright, here’s another question for you. Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment—and instantly regretted it? Now… what if I told you the entire field of sport psychology hinges on mastering that exact moment? Today’s episode, inspired by Chapter 2 of my book Pure Unadulterated Guts, is about one of the most powerful concepts I know: 👉 E + R = O Event + Response = Outcome. It’s simple—but not easy. And it starts with a story from one of the most resilient minds in modern history: Viktor Frankl. Frankl survived the Holocaust. He lost his family, his health, his freedom… but not control over his attitude. He famously wrote: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” That’s what this episode is all about—choosing your response. Because in sports, in business, and in life, your response is your super power. Let me break it down: E is for Event. Things you can’t control: the weather, a coach’s decision, a missed call, someone cutting you off in traffic. R is for Response. That’s the choice. Do you lash out? Do you breathe? Or, Do you reset? O is for Outcome. You don’t always control it—but your response can change everything. Let me give you a real-world example that cost two NFL players millions. Less than 3 minutes into a game between the Broncos and Raiders, Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree threw punches. Why? A chain-snatching incident from a year earlier still festered. What could’ve been handled with a conversation—or even just maturity—erupted into a full-blown brawl. Result? Suspensions. Fines. Damaged reputations. All over 90 seconds of poor emotional control. —Here’s some of the science behind it: Your brain releases chemicals when you're triggered. Those chemicals last about 90 seconds. If you feel anger longer than that? That’s you choosing to stay mad. Let me say that again: After 90 seconds, the emotion becomes your CHOICE. Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor put it like this: “If you’re still angry after 90 seconds, it’s because you’ve chosen to let that circuit continue to run.” That’s wild, right? 🔥 So here’s the big takeaway: The event doesn’t define you. Your response does. Now it’s your turn: I want you to think about your own “E+R=O” moment this week. What was the event that happened to you? How did you respond? What outcome did it create? Even more important: What would you do differently next time? Shoot me a DM, tag me in your post, or email me at [email protected] with your thoughts. I’d love to hear your story—and maybe even feature it in an upcoming episode. 🎯 Want more tools like this? You’ll find this and more in Chapter 2 of Pure Unadulterated Guts. It’s not just a book—it’s a playbook for high performers. And remember: You can’t always control the event. But you can always control your response. That’s Pure Unadulterated Guts.
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