Before I get to this week's BOLT, just a few quick follow-ups from last week:
1. The first part of my new ebook, MISSION: FAT BURN, was mailed out this past week with a BANG! The workout portion of the book was sent to a select list of willing readers and the response was great! I hope all of you began the first week of workouts, are training intensely, and are a little bit sore from this new brand of exercise (.. in a good way, of course!) Believe me, you are on your way to reaching your goals!
You can still get your copy, but this is the last week for the FREE offer! Simply email me back and let me know you want the freebie, and I will get it out to you. LAST CHANCE!
2. I introduced you all to the football game and documentary that I was invited to participate in last week. The first episode of the game has been posted on the main website for all to view. It's less than 10 minutes long, so check it out when you get the chance.. IT'S REALLY COOL and very well done! (Oh, and I'm #12 on the Easton team in red.. forgive the buzz cut!)
http://www.missiong.com/show/Replay
And for this week's BOLT!
THE TOP 12 ACTIONS AND TRAITS THAT
HIGH LEVEL ATHLETES HAVE IN COMMON
Throughout my 11 years of training athletes, I've had the fortunate opportunity to work with many individuals that have gone on to very successful careers in their sport. From Division I Football, to the NFL, to one of the top training centers in the country that has allowed me to work with Division I and Professional basketball players, this path has enabled me to see that high level athletes exhibit many of the same qualities and perform many of the same actions. This is not to say that every top athlete in the world adheres to every one of these, but, without question, there is a common thread that leads to big-time success. The following is a list of the TOP 12 ACTIONS AND TRAITS THAT HIGH LEVEL ATHLETES HAVE IN COMMON.
For this week, here are numbers 1 through 3:
1.They Put Themselves in Competitive Situations
Whether it is an "I can do more pull-ups than you" spur-of-the-moment contest or a planned out 1-on-1 training drill or game, high level athletes absolutely LOVE to compete. They know internally that that is what is going to ultimately make them better, and that going up against someone else can bring out the best in them. Great athletes are constantly aware of what the other guy is doing, how well he is doing it, and what he can do to surpass that level. Competition breeds success, and to become a really high-level athlete, you must embrace this concept.
2.They're Superstitious, which leads to an Established Gameday Routine
We've all heard of the guys that wear the same underwear until they lose and the girls that pull their hair back with the same rubber band all year. That's not so much where I'm going here, but close. It's more along the lines of a set pre-game or pre-competition routine. This could come in the form of waking up at the same time on gamedays, eating the same meals at the same time, or arriving at the arena or stadium at the exact same time the day of a game. It is a personal thing, and could really be whatever you make of it. The message here is that high level athletes fall into a set routine surrounding their competition. Each one of them will tell you that it contributes to them finding a gameday rhythm that they can count on, and that they draw success from.
3.They Listen to Motivational Music
Think about the times you've seen high level athletes on a bus or in the in locker room on SportsCenter or the news... rarely do you see them without IPod headphones on, right? High level athletes can't be without motivational music! Whether it is their own individual preparation for games or in the weightroom in the off-season, the highly successful athletes love the outside motivation that a loud, pounding song can provide. It's one small way they motivate themselves to achieve more, and it works!
Yours in Strength,
Jesse
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