The optimization loop is the process of making your alter ego mindset as effective and functional as possible.  It is an absolutely amazing process because every time you successfully complete the loop, you improve your mindset.  The more times you can complete the loop, the more you improve.  The faster you can complete the loop, the faster you improve.  In other words, the rate at which your mindset improves, depends on how many times and how quickly you successfully complete the loop.  Needless to say, it bodes well to get proficient at successfully completing the loop.

The optimization loop is how great athletes separate themselves from other athletes.  It is how they continue to improve and break through barriers taking their performance to even greater heights.  They not only understand the components of the loop but execute them at an extremely high level of mastery.  However, you don’t need to be a professional or Olympic athlete to use the loop to optimize your mindset.  That is another beautiful thing about the loop, it helps athletes at all ability levels improve their alter ego mindset.

It is important to understand the power of the loop because when you do, you realize two ridiculously powerful truths:

1. The rate of your mindset improvement is 100% in your control.
2. Your mindset potential is in fact unlimited.

Tips

1. Take the time to fully understand the components of the loop and learn to properly execute them in the most effective manner.
2. Successful completion of the loop becomes easier and faster with time, practice, and a lot of effort.
3. Embrace the loop, get proficient at it; the optimization of your mindset depends on it.

The continual progress toward an optimal mindset is the power behind the loop.  As your mindset becomes more and more optimized, it ultimately yields improved performance.  The loop is how consistent peak performance is developed and your mindset and physical potentials are unleashed.  The next chapters break down the three components of the optimization loop:  Track, Analyze, and Change.