Episode 25: Mental Toughness
“The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness." -Mia Hamm
“Everybody looks at my body, but I use my mind more than my arms.” -Mark McGuire
“Competitive golf is played mainly on a 5 1/2 inch course…the space between your ears.”
-Bobby Jones.
Elite athletes understand the difference between performing good and performing at your highest potential is determined by both the time and effort you put in to building your physical muscles and skills AND the time you take building your mental muscles; being the boss of your thoughts and your breath. Both are acquired skills that take practice!
What does "being mentally tough" look like in life? Listen in today to hear about the 7 C's of mental toughness from Gary Mack's book "Mental Gym" and 10 mental strategies you can incorporate into your life TODAY!
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mind-gym-gary-mack/1100011046?ean=9780071395977
Seven C's:
1. Competitiveness
2. Confidence
3. Control
4. Commitment
5. Composure
6. Courage
7. Consistency
Ten Mental Strategies used by Elite Athletes:
1. Visualization
2. Mindful meditation
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1934961/10860119-episode-21-meditate-on-this.mp3?download=true
3. Preparation Routines
4. Positive self talk
5. Music
6. Do the math
7. Set goals
8. Breathing
9. Optimism
10. Film analysis and deliberate practice
