Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best! S1E6 - Motivation & Mindset
Nov 25, 2019
Discussion of how expectations and mindset shape physical performance. Exploration of the three pillars of a champion's mindset: expectation, determination, and perseverance. Tips for staying motivated when you do not feel like it, including finding your why and using goals, music, and media to boost focus and effort.
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Expectations Shape Physical Performance
- Positive expectations before performance improve results by aligning the mind with the central nervous system.
- Negative expectations trigger defensive CNS responses that reduce muscular and cognitive performance.
Control The Controllables
- Decide you will not quit and control the controllables like effort, focus, and body language.
- Keep going after mistakes by maintaining determination and refusing to let external factors derail you.
2016 Team Used Losses As Fuel
- Ben recounts his 2016 football team losing two close games and using those losses to identify areas for improvement.
- Players stayed after practice and repeatedly worked until they 'couldn't get it wrong.'
