Born to Win Year 1 Syllabus
Leadership. Strategic-Thinking.
Winning Mindset.
This program combines virtual and in-person classes
The Athletes Call the Program:"Born to Win" This program combine virtual and in-person classes
This program combines virtual and in-person classes
What others are saying
“When it comes to defining and achieving big goals, a lot of the conventional wisdom is flat wrong, Mindset X provides a roadmap and curriculum, based on insights and strategies from some of greatest minds ever to help you achieve your goals and dreams.”
Eric Stoffers
CEO BioXcellerator, A World Leader in Stem Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine
“Goals work (if you write them down), and great books work (if you read them), The Mindset X team has created a program to help you develop a plan, habits, and mindset to achieve your highest aspirations and potential.”
Matthew Marks
CEO, Mindset X and River Hill FC
“We need change in our education system, and I love what Mindset X is bringing to the table, a focus on values, responsibility, critical-thinking, and service – building the foundation.”
Chris N.
Army Veteran and Founder, Veterans Health Accelerator
“Designed by pros...this program is designed to help you develop the skillset, mindset, and network to reach your highest potential."
Matt S.
Professional Soccer Player
“The Mindset X team has worked with the best to develop the Born to Win program. This program has the potential to transform lives and inspire the next generation of leaders and education programs.”
Chad R.
Author, Former Force Recon Marine and MMA Fighter, Founder Mighty Oaks Foundation
Insights from World-Class Performers
Throughout this program, you’ll learn from world-class performers and some of the best coaches and leaders ever, including:
- Pro athletes
- Performance Psychologists
- Philosophers
- Coaches and CEO’s
- Leading strategists to help you get from where you are to where you want to be
- Financial Experts
Bridge Program: Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
This is a post high school / gap year program that includes the humanities, philosophy, ethics, history, and entrepreneurship:
- This program focuses on developing Character, Critical-Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity (Independent Thinking)
- Leadership and Strategic thinking
- Preparing student-athletes (our future leaders) for university and life
- Empowering students to use their creativity to solve problems
- Socratic methodology – we do not have traditional teachers -- we have “coaches” to guide students along – but we allow them to solve problems
- Each student-athlete is required to “serve”… have a part-time job, internship, or their own business
Five Guiding Principles of This Program
- Tell the truth and your life will be better (and so will our community)
- Take responsibility (for yourself and the community)
- Know that we’re all in this together (always protect your team)
- Develop courage, communication skills, and open mindedness: Practice having conversations with people that have different opinions and beliefs than you – It’s possible they know something you don’t know, and it could transform your life
- The "Golden Rule” treat others how you would like to be treated
Mindset X features many guest speakers and live forums
- Professional Athletes
- Performance Psychologists
- Coaches
- Entrepreneurs and CEO’s
- Experts in Science, Nutrition, and The Science & Art of Winning
Syllabus: Two-Week Modules
This program combines virtual and in-person classes.
Below is the base program which will be personalized for each student based on their unique goals and requirements.
Modules include
- Books
- Audiobooks
- Videos/Virtual lectures
- Writing – Essays
- Project based assignments
- Guided discussions – Socratic methodology (both in-person and online)
Each student takes Mindset X course plus Math if they plan on attending a university (whichever Math level they are at Algebra, Calculus, etc.)
Weeks 1-2
Born to Win – Zig Ziglar
Planning to Win, Preparing to Win, Goal setting, Expecting to Win
- Book: Born to Win
- Audiobook: See You at the Top
- Video: Zig Ziglar Speaking
- Writing: Do the work suggested in the book
- Guided discussions
Weeks 3-4
Strategies for Success — Tony Robbins
Getting from where you are to where you want to be.
- Book:
- Audiobook:
- Video Course: 3-4 Day Event
- Writing: Do the work suggested in the book, audiobook and video(s)
- Guided discussions
Weeks 5-6
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, he can achieve. The Power of a Mastermind Group.
- Book: Think and Grow Rich
- Audiobook: Think and Grow Rich
- Video: Possibly the movie
- Writing: Do work suggested in book
- Guided discussions
Weeks 7-8
Solving Real World Problems by Building a Real World Business - Start Your Own Company
This project will be ongoing throughout the year
- Objective is to build a profitable business
- Group of 3 Students (some will have 2. 3 or 4 people)
- Make a product/service/solve a problem you cannot stand in the world or your community/Become the best in your world (meaning, make a product or service that’s the best in your area)
- Develop a business road map
- Recruit employees, experts, use AI, do whatever it takes to succeed (this isn’t a test in school – it’s your job to figure it out, get the help you need, and make it work)
- Build your website or online store
- Put it in the marketplace Amazon, Farmers Market, go to where your clients are, etc.
- Market your product/service
- Raise money (if need be)
- Present your business’s P&L (end of year)
Weeks 9-10
Finance 101
Learn to read a Financial Statement, Assets and Liabilities, Personal Finance, 70/30 Rule, Compound Interest and Growth
- Tony Robbins course on reading a financial statement
- P&L
- How to use money to improve your life
- Writing: Develop a personal financial plan
Weeks 11-12
Public Speaking/Media Training
Public Speaking/Media Training
- Study other coaches, athletes and professional speakers
- Choose someone to model
- Toast masters
- Write and deliver short speech
- Practice daily – overcome fear
Weeks 13-14
Transform your life and make an impact: Jordan Peterson
Tell the truth and you’ll have the adventure of your life.
- Book: 12 Rules for Life
- Audiobook: 12 Rules for Life
- Video Course: Jordan Peterson and Dr. Oz – 12 Rules for Life – Dragons, Monsters & Men
- Writing:The Self-Authoring Program
Weeks 15-16
Intro to Exploring the Archetype of which Western Civilization is Built Upon
- Reading:The Bible: The Book of Matthew, 1 Chapter a day
- Audiobook
- Videos/Lectures: On Chapters and Verses in the Book of Matthew (listening to what others say about how they interpret them and how they can be applied in everyday life)
- Writing: Essay on each chapter
- Guided discussions
Weeks 17-18
The Future of Health, Immunity, Peak Performance, Longevity, and Sports Nutrition
Advanced diagnostics, Personalized Medicine, Preventative medicine, Genetic Testing, Sports and Anti-inflammatory diet, Personalized Nutrition, Cutting-edge treatments, Data-driven preventive approach to health, the role of AI
- Book(s): Wahls Diet, TB12, Cristiano Ronaldo diet, Kelly Starrett Olympic sprinter nutrition plan
- Audiobook:
- Videos:
- Essay(s):
- Guided discussions
Weeks 19-20
United States Constitution
- Reading: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
- Audiobook:
- Videos: Listen to thought leaders on the Constitution (See Hillsdale)
- Essay(s):
- Guided discussions
Weeks 21-22
Study the Making of We Are the World, Friends, and Saturday Night Live
- Video: Making of We are the World, Making of Friends, Saturday Night Live
- Study/Model the best
- Writing: Write a song, screen play, comedy bit, or skit
- Performance:
Weeks 23-24
Interview one person each day for 10-minutes to 1 hour
- Write your 3-5 Questions
- Study other great interviewer(s)
- Prepare for Interviews
- Interviewees: Business leaders, coaches, influencers, athletes, any expert in their field
Weeks 27-28
U.S. History (Month)
Research and write an essay on a leader or group of leaders, the men (and women) who built America, athlete, hero, civil rights leader, blues singers, or other
- Each student chooses book, audiobook, person(s) they would like to study
- Martin Luther King, Kobe Bryant, Steve Harvey, Oprah
- John Adams, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton – Declaration of Independence and Constitution
- Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Elon Musk
- Where are we today? How can we make things better for all? Unity
Weeks 29-30
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
- Book: The Art of War
- Audiobook: The Art of War
- Videos: Listen to others share how this work of art impacted how their lives, how they applied the wisdom and strategies
- Writing: How can you apply the ancient wisdom in this book to your sport, your team, your game, business, and life?
- Guided discussions
Weeks 31-32
Marcus Aurelius: Meditations
- Book: Meditations
- Audiobook: Meditations
- Videos: Listen to others share how this great philosopher’s journal impacted how their lives, how they used it
- Writing: How can you apply the ancient wisdom in this book to your sport, your team, your game, business, and life?
- Guided discussions
Weeks 33-34
Develop Your Gameplan – Coaching – John Wooden
Learn from legendary coach John Wooden and develop your coaching philosophy, plans, schemes/tactics, plays
- Book: Wooden: A Lifetime of Reflections On and Off the Court
- Audiobook: Listen to Tony Robbins interview with Coach Wooden
- Pyramid of Success Program
- Write your philosophy, plans, schemes/tactics, plays, gameplan!
Weeks 35-36
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
- Book: Man’s Search for Meaning
- Audiobook: Man's Search for Meaning
- Videos: Listen to others share how this work of art impacted how their lives, how they used it including: Jordan Peterson, Tony Robbins, Tim Ferris
- Writing: Essay
- Guided discussions
Weeks 37-38
Creating Abundance: Technology and the Future…What’s coming next
Preparing for what the world might look like 3-5 years from now, 10-years from now. How can we leverage the technologies to create abundance for others.
- Advances in AI, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Medicine, Energy, Farming and Food Supply, Clean Water, Space Travel
- Convergence of these technologies
- Robots – a robot in every home and office – Amazon Distribution Centers Are currently operated by only 5 % robots yet in 3-5 years they’ll be operated by up to 95% robots
- Displacing of jobs
- Displacing of cars – driving
- Working remotely
Weeks 39-40
Two Weeks Visiting Companies and Capitol Hill
Attending meetings, visiting with Congressmen, Senators, Lobbyists, Amazon Super Center, NIH, Under Armour, John’s Hopkins to see how these companies and organizations run and operate
- Book:
- Audiobook:
- Videos:
- Writing:
- Guided discussions
