Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Developing an athlete’s winning thoughts

Mental toughness is a requirement if you want to be an excellent athlete. Learning a thing or two from these guys can help us with our day-to-day dealings. What people need to remember is that athletes are just like the rest of us. They can fall prey to mindless criticism, careless comments, and occasionally have a bad day where things aren’t working out for them. To become a winner, they have to rise above all the thoughts and external factors that might bring them down. This process doesn’t happen overnight. Developing a winning mindset requires training and conditioning as well.

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When working with athletes, it’s important to note that positive comments and constructive criticism are always taken to heart. Motivating them to work harder or giving them a pat in the back for a good game will give them strength even if their bodies aren’t at its peak condition. Have you ever watched a basketball player finish a game even with an injury? When athletes are motivated to win, their minds are stronger than their muscles. They will finish the game strong. Case in point: Michael Jordan’s Flu Game. On June 11, 1997, the famed Bulls player tallied 38 points even with a bad case of flu.

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Self-confidence is also a huge factor in making a winning athlete. When athletes want to achieve something, they will beat their bodies and train hard before a big game. Even if there are nerves, they trust in what they can do and focus on the prize.

Thanks for reading. I’m Jon Bunge from Chicago. For college, I moved to San Francisco where I am pursuing a degree in sports science and physiology. Visit my page for other sports-related stuff.

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