Alright I know I said I would talk about food choices that will actually help you lose fat, build muscle, think clearly, etc. etc. but today I feel the desire to talk about mental game.

Being athletic is important, but at the end of the day it is the mental game that creates champions. A certain mental fortitude, a never say die attitude, a willingness to endure pain, a supreme confidence no matter how bad a mistake or how bad a first half …those are the qualities that  separate the great ones from the rest.   You might be wondering if people like this are born or made?  The answer is clear, champions are made.

The 50th Law is a book released by Fifty Cent and the author of The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene. I just started it, however it has already grabbed a hold of me and said “WAKE UP MAN!”. The book talks about growing up in the street and how the hard life develops an attitude of fearlessness and a hustler’s mentality. It talks precisely about how winners in life go through key life experiences that build mental toughness and an open mind. When Fifty was young and unsure of his future a mentor explained to him that the greatest danger he faced is not the police or some nasty rival. It’s the mind going soft.

With the clarity provided by great teachers such as Michael Beckwith Chris Watson, Steve Hochman, and many others, it has become clear to me that a soft mind begins the instant we stop counting our blessings.  Strength in mind starts with generating an attitude of gratitude in every moment, especially the ones we initially regard as tough,. This is a  video post Read the rest of this entry »