Lanny Bassham argues that performance follows self-image, so elite athletes train identity first through vivid mental rehearsal, replace negative thoughts with productive ones, and track wins daily. Winning starts between the ears.
Today's book with Winning in mind by Lanny Basham, Olympic gold medalist turned mental performance coach shares how to build elite focus, confidence and consistency by mastering your self image and thoughts. Again. Another one of my all time favorite books tied for first as my all time favorite mental toughness book. Here's your one minute summary. Performance follows self image. You can't consistently outperform a negative self image, so train identity first. That's a big ide. Mental rehearsal is key. Vivid, intentional visualization strengthens your confidence and primes your performance. Control your thoughts. You can't stop every negative thought, but you can replace it with one that serves you and build a system of wins. Focus on process goals, track successes and build confidence through repetition. Train daily, not just when it matters. Champions train their minds like they train their bodies on pain purpose every day. Winning starts between your ears. What thought or habit will you train today to move toward mastery.
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