The Doorway
Elk Behavior
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20m
In conjunction with the “See You First” principle, one of the most critical behavioral principles to understand is what Chris calls “The Doorway” principle. While it’s not that complex, “The Doorway” principle is arguably the single-most influential factor affecting your success each year. You can be the best caller in the world, but if you don’t understand – and account for – “The Doorway” when choosing your set-ups, you’ll never be as successful as you could be.
In this video, Chris will start his discussion of "The Doorway" with an example of the principle from a human standpoint – how people actually employ this principle every day – then go into the principle from an elk’s point of view. Finally, Chris will discuss how to use that knowledge and understanding to maximize your success in the field.
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