What if your goal was to be 1% stronger/better each day? Imagine how that would add up.
It doesn’t have to be physical strength, either. We can probably get further in this sport (and life) with our mind.
Maybe you feel stronger today in the pool, on the bike, or out on a run. But, the nature of this training has its ups and downs. That’s where the mind comes in.
We all miss workouts because we’re tired or simply don’t feel it. It’s all about energy in the mind. Maybe today’s “strength growth” is simply doing something that you wouldn’t have done before. Taking a walk. Rolling your legs. Eating a good meal. Reading a positive book. Going to sleep early.
Those are mental wins and we can stack them on each other as sort of an armor against falling into the same trap. The more we do any of those things, the easier they become. That action takes up more space in your mind.
Don’t think about your big race today. Think about how you can make your body or mind a little stronger. 1% seems manageable, and soon you will see the results when you least expect them.
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