As an FBI agent, I quickly learned that while theories are nice, evidence is better, so I relied on neuroscience and social psychology to help me find those answers. The deeper I dug, the more I understood how emotions, thoughts, and behavior combine to create a strong mind.
The result is the Mental Toughness Assessment (MTA) that I created and had validated by Psychologist Vanesa Perez from the Clinical Psychology Department at Arizona State University (ASU). For a detailed analysis of the MTA (included in the Secrets of a Strong Mind online course), click here.
The MTA is an evidence-based tool that readers can use to measure three primary areas: emotions, thoughts, and behavior. When you take the MTA, your score will show you where you excel and which areas need attention. It’s been taken by over 46,000 professionals, and their scores indicate that most still need to work on confidence, resilience, or authenticity.
As a former counterintelligence FBI agent, mental toughness was one of the most important qualities I needed to be successful in my job. It’s managing your emotions, thoughts, and behavior in ways that set you up for success in both business and life.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
There is a clear relationship between mental toughness and your ability to:
- Develop emotional intelligence
- Control your responses
- Set effective goals
- Stay cool under pressure
- Move past roadblocks
