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If you are enrolled in MITT's Basic Training, congratulations — and welcome. This guide is meant to help you arrive prepared, comfortable, and ready to get the most out of the three days ahead.
The Basic Training is an immersive experience, and a little preparation goes a long way. Most of what follows is practical: what to bring, what to wear, what to plan for, and how to set yourself up to be fully present in the room.
Every participant receives a prep call with a MITT event coordinator before the training begins. This is your opportunity to ask any practical questions you have — about logistics, scheduling, accommodations, or anything else specific to your situation.
If you have a medical condition, a dietary requirement, an accessibility need, or any other consideration we should know about, the prep call is the right time to share it. The more we know going in, the better we can support you during the training.
If you have not yet received your prep call and your training is approaching, please reach out to us at (310) 305-7855.
Snacks. There are scheduled snack breaks throughout each day, and a longer meal break in the middle of the day. Bringing your own snacks — protein bars, fruit, nuts, anything that keeps your energy steady — is a good idea. Some participants prefer specific foods for blood sugar, dietary restrictions, or simply personal preference, and bringing your own is the easiest way to make sure you have what works for you.
Water. Bring water with you, ideally in a refillable bottle or flask. Staying hydrated through three days of immersive work matters more than people expect.
Prescription medication. Bring whatever you normally take. If you have a medical condition that may require medication during the event — for example, insulin for diabetes or an inhaler for asthma — please let a member of the event team know when you arrive (or earlier, during your prep call). We want to be able to support you appropriately if anything comes up.
A light jacket or sweater. Hotel conference rooms vary in temperature, and a layer you can put on or take off is often welcome.
A journal, optional. Most of the work in Basic happens in the room, not on paper, and participants are generally not taking notes during sessions. That said, some participants like to journal at the start or end of the day to process what they're experiencing. If that's part of your practice, bring a journal you like.
Comfortable clothing. You will be in the room for long hours, moving between sitting, standing, and occasional group activities. Comfortable, breathable clothing is the right call. There is no dress code.
Comfortable shoes. Tennis shoes or similar are recommended. You will be on your feet at various points, and shoes you can wear all day matter.
Something a little dressier for Sunday evening, if you'd like. The Basic Training concludes Sunday evening with a graduation celebration that your friends and family are invited to attend. Some participants like to dress up a little for the occasion — not formal, just something that feels like celebrating. This is entirely optional. Comfortable is also fine.
The Basic Training begins at 10:00 a.m. each day.
For day one, we recommend arriving by 9:00 a.m. to register. Every participant in your session registers at the same time, so arriving an hour early gives you space to get checked in calmly, find your spot, and settle in before the program begins. Participants who arrive at 9:00 a.m. tend to start the training feeling ready rather than rushed.
On Saturday and Sunday, arriving in time for the 10:00 a.m. start is sufficient — there is no second registration process.
The Basic Training is held at one of MITT's partner hotels near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The specific venue for your session will be confirmed in advance.
By air: If you're traveling from outside Los Angeles, we recommend flying into LAX. The event hotels are within a short distance of the airport, and most offer shuttle service or are a brief rideshare away. LAX has direct flights from nearly every major city.
By car: If you're driving in, most of the hotels MITT uses offer on-site parking for a fee. Plan for parking costs and allow extra time on day one to park and walk to the registration area.
Rideshare and taxi: Uber, Lyft, and traditional taxi service are widely available throughout the LAX area. If you're traveling daily from elsewhere in the LA area, rideshare is often the simplest option.
If you have questions about your specific venue or transportation options, your event coordinator can help during your prep call.
The Basic Training is held at one of the major business hotels near Los Angeles International Airport. There is no requirement to stay at the event hotel — you can go home each evening if you live locally, or stay at the event hotel or one nearby if you are traveling to Los Angeles for the training.
If you are flying in, staying at or near the event hotel often makes the three days easier — you avoid the wear of traffic and travel, and you can rest fully between sessions. If you live in the area, going home each night to your own bed and routines is just as valid. Either approach works.
Most of the hotels MITT uses offer on-site parking for a fee. If you are driving in, plan for parking costs and allow extra time on day one to park and walk to the registration area.
If you have questions about specific hotels, parking rates, or transportation, your event coordinator can help during your prep call.
The Basic Training asks something of you. It is genuine work, and you'll get the most from it by being as present and rested as you can be while you're in the room.
A few things that tend to help:
Get sleep before the training begins. Showing up well-rested gives you reserves to draw on. Participants who arrive sleep-deprived often find it harder to engage fully.
Plan light evenings the nights of the training. Even though you return home (or to your hotel) each night, the work is full enough that most participants find they want a quiet evening to themselves rather than a packed social schedule. Plan accordingly.
Eat real meals. The meal break in the middle of each day is built into the schedule for a reason. Use it. Eat something that actually fuels you, not something that leaves you crashing later.
Abstain from alcohol and recreational substances during the training. This is a basic request for safety, presence, and respect for the other participants in the room. No serious training experience — leadership, professional, certification, or otherwise — works well with attendees who are hungover, impaired, or otherwise not fully present. You've invested in the program and your time; showing up clear lets you get full value from both, and it keeps the room safe for everyone.
If you take prescription medications that you are required to take, continue taking them as your doctor has prescribed. This request is about recreational substances and alcohol, not about your normal medical regimen.
Some participants like to attend with a friend, family member, or partner. Doing the work alongside someone you love can be meaningful, and many couples, parents-and-adult-children pairs, siblings, and close friends sign up for the same session intentionally.
Other participants prefer to attend solo. There is no advantage to one approach over the other — both are common, both work. Your experience in the room is your own, regardless of who else is there with you.
On Sunday evening, your friends and family are invited to the graduation celebration regardless of whether they're attending the training themselves. Plan ahead to let the people in your life know they're welcome.
The Basic Training covers a range of material, some of it light and fun, some of it substantive. The room moves between energy, reflection, laughter, and focused work — sometimes within the same hour. Different exercises ask different things of you.
You may find some days easier than others. That's normal. Most participants describe the experience as moving in waves, with moments of insight, moments of effort, and moments of real joy interspersed throughout.
If questions come up during the training, the event team is available throughout the program.
If anything in this guide raised a question for you, please reach out before your training begins. Your event coordinator is the best person to ask, and you can also call MITT directly at (310) 305-7855.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
Mastery in Transformational Training (MITT) is a Los Angeles-based leadership and personal development training organization. The Basic Training is the entry point to MITT's three-step program. Learn more at masterytraining.com.