Mental Performance
Extremes Don’t Last
When I was a bartender in NYC, there was a group of hard-charging coworkers raving about a trendy workout. They were seeing great results really fast. For 3 months, they were incredibly fit. And then…they never worked out again. Only a few weeks after ending these workouts, the progress they had made was gone. It’s…
Read MorePrepare Thy Mindset for the Holidays
Audio Version (1:53) This is the time of year when we have time off work but the holiday season seems to keep us busier. It is an important part of the year because you either keep your fitness momentum or fall into a two-month or longer hole. But here’s what’s nice, you don’t have to…
Read MoreHow to Train Mental Toughness in Fitness, Sports, Work, and Life
Audio Version (1:47) Mental toughness is staying in the mindset you want, no matter what is happening. Some of the key traits are confidence, focus, and the ability to remain calm or calm yourself down. No matter how much mental toughness you think you have, we can train it. The good news is that everything…
Read MoreBelow the Surface of Superhumans – How Average People Can Become High Performers
I’ve come to the conclusion that many of the experts on human performance were superhuman long before they were known as experts. The list of high performers across all industries commonly includes Navy Seals, professional athletes, young and wealthy entrepreneurs, and Ivy League graduates. Keep in mind, these are achievements they gained in their early…
Read MoreKeys Areas of Mental Performance
Mental performance can be broken down into several key categories, each addressing different aspects of cognitive and emotional functioning that contribute to overall performance. Here are some common categories: Focus and Concentration Confidence and Self-Belief Resilience and Stress Management Goal Setting and Motivation Relaxation and Recovery Visualization and Imagery Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Emotional Control Mindfulness…
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