Forging the Mindset of a Champion
Your thoughts are everything. Think about this for a moment, what was the first thought you had when you decided to read this article? Was it a positive one? If it was you would be reading this in a much better mood than if you were to say to yourself, what is this crap about? You see your thoughts are going to determine your perception. A champion thinks in certain ways that are always in their favor. They see the world differently than most people. They either succeed or when they “fail” they learn from their mistakes. There really is no “failing” in the traditional sense.
Now, what does this mean for you? Well if you want to succeed in any type of athletic activity you must believe that you are going to succeed before it even happens. A quick test you can do is get into a plank position and hold it for as long as you can, make sure you time it. Then start saying a positive mantra or affirmation. For example, something simple as “I can do this”, over and over again until you physically just drop. Then try it again, after a full recovery, except this time with a negative phrase, like “this sucks” over and over again. Test this and see which plank was easier and you held longer. I can almost with 100% certainty that when you tell yourself the positive phrase you are able to hold the plank better than the negative phrase.
What I have done for the rest of the article is compiled together some of the best videos and books that I could come up with to get you started on developing the Mindset of a Champion.
8 Characteristics of Champions
Up first is from a podcast called “The School of Greatness” by Lewis Howes. In his podcast Lewis interviews Aubrey Marcus and they dive into the champion’s mindset extensively. Aubrey has incredible insight into what makes a champion from talking to his friends, who are world-class athletes. In the podcast Aubrey goes over the 8 Characteristics of Champions:
- Champions utilize belief to their advantage
- Champions are great students
- Champions are tough
- Champions master their minds
- Champions have rituals
- Champions are absolutely relentless
- Champions are in a serious relationship with their body
- Champions have a great team
To check out the podcast just click here: http://lewishowes.com/podcast/aubrey-marcus-2/
He is also the creator of ONNIT and the supplement that they bring up, AlphaBrain, you can find by clicking the link here: http://bit.ly/onnitalpha
Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
Next up, I bring to you a great book that has the power to completely redefine the way you perceive mental toughness. From Amazon.com “With over 100 Five-Star Reviews, Unbeatable Mind (2nd Edition) has deeply impacted the lives of thousands of people seeking strength in their thinking, mental-state, and self-development with a curated package of tools and techniques not easily found anywhere else. In this revised and updated version of Unbeatable Mind (3rd Edition), Mark Divine offers his philosophy and methods for developing maximum potential through integrated warrior development. This work was created through trial and error proving to thousands of clients that they are capable of twenty times more than what they believe. The powerful principles for forging deep character, mental toughness and an elite team provided in this book are the foundation of the Unbeatable Mind ‘working in’ program of Divine’s SEALFIT Academies and renowned Kokoro Camp. They are being employed by a growing number of coaches, professors, therapists, doctors and business professionals worldwide. Commander Divine is a retired Navy SEAL and human performance expert who works with elite military, sport and corporate teams, SEAL / SOF candidates and others seeking to maximize their potential, leading to more balanced success and happiness. The training is leading to breakthroughs in all walks of life and cultivating a robust community of practitioners.”
You can find his book here: http://amzn.to/2aABMWJ
The Champion’s Mind
This book is loaded with great lessons and advice on how to be successful. From Amazon.com “Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn’t necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience its the mental game that matters most.
Sports participation-from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level-is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In The Champion’s Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including:
– How to get in a “zone,” thrive on a team, and stay humble
– How to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellence
– Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped”
You can find that book on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2b8UzKY
Dr. Eric Thomas
Hey, you don’t have to listen to me. Check out the only and only Dr. Eric Thomas talk about being Allergic to Average. He starts it up at :45 sec.
I am pretty sure this is enough to get you through the rest of the week on stuff to check out. Make sure you have your mind right before you even attempt anything. Because when you start, you will start to see the abundance in everything you do.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy.
