17 Dec 2025 · 2 min
Trevor Moawad's book argues for neutral thinking instead of forced positivity. Focus on what you control, remove emotional bias, and model how elite performers like Russell Wilson stay composed under pressure.
Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to Heroic Wisdom Daily. Today's book It Takes what It Takes by Trevor Moad with Andy Staples. A mental conditioning playbook from a coach trusted by elite athletes. Instead of chasing positivity or avoiding failure, Moad teaches neutral thinking. A steady mindset that removes emotional bias so clarity, resilience and performance can thrive. One of my all time favorite mental toughness books. God bless Trevor. He passed away recently. Great, great book. Check out the notes. Here's your one minute summary. Neutral thinking over positivity. Don't delude yourself into good vibes. Only neutral thinking lets you see reality without judgment, enabling clearer decisions. Release control over outcomes. You can't predict every result, but you can guide your response. Focus on what you can control. Your next move. Master your influences. Minimize negativity in what you consume. News media conversations. Toxic inputs feed a negative loop. Make big decisions with clarity. Pause, note the facts. Exclude emotional reactivity. Then choose. Don't let fear or hope blind your path and model neutral thinkers. Learn from people who stay composed in storms. Russell Wilson, NFL quarterback. One of his clients. Elite performers. Observe how they respond, then adapt those habits. Great book. It takes what it takes. Check out the notes in the app. Hope you enjoy.
