Episode #2 Attitude

(John Kuppenbender)

We welcome long-time teacher and coach John Kuppenbender, someone who taught, coached and inspired me in life and who I get to call a friend now.  John Kuppenbender resides in the great town of Mt. Angel, OR. He is Married to his better half Pam Kuppenbender and has two daughters, Sarah and Kelly. We invited John to the show to speak about the power of Attitude. 

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We start with a game of “How well do we know you?”

• What year were you born?
• What town did you grow-up in? 
• How many years did you teach?
• How many years did you coach?
• How many sports did you coach?
• Subject in school Social Studies, time period in US history?
• Who was you favorite President
• How many students have you taught/coached over the years? Have you ever tried to do the math?

Building the mental skill of positive attitude (in time):

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 

1. Choose and maintain a positive attitude. (it is a choice- fish market)
2. Maintain a high level of self-motivation. (why, what working for?)
3. Set high, realistic standards. (what does success here look like?)
4. Deal effectively with people. (be a good seeker)
5. Use positive self-talk. (thought control, eliminate negative thinking)
6. Use positive mental imagery (how do you see something happening)
7. Manage anxiety effectively (preparation: Confidence: rep rep rep)
8. Manage emotions effectively. (Emotional intelligence: why? reinforce or adjust)
9. Maintain concentration/focus. (help a moment for now and long term)

The Self-Fulfilling Cycle

Stress Tolerance:

• Support network
• Sense of control
• Attitude and outlook
• Ability to deal with your emotions
• Knowledge and preparation

GRIT

Resilience: Optimism, Confidence, and Creativity

(1) the belief one can find meaningful purpose in life, 

(2) the belief that one can influence one’s surroundings and the outcome of events, and 

(3) the belief that positive and negative experiences will lead to learning and growth.

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