How to Build an Unbreakable Mindset
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 | | In today's edition, Joe shares: - How to Manage 'Failure'
- 4 Steps to Getting Faster
- The Price of Inaction
| | | THE JOURNEY TO 'UNBREAKABLE' | Spartans!
It's okay to "break."
I talk a lot about using training and competition to build unbreakable resolve, but along the way we have moments when we fall apart.
It's part of the deal.
It's only a problem when failure becomes a habit, or worse, you stop trying. I've seen people let one small failure turn into a series of failures, or even a lifetime of missed opportunities.
The most successful people I've met don't let setbacks slow them down, they view them as obstacles on the way to success.
There will always be challenges. But when you're afraid to fail, you paralyze yourself.
You're no longer playing to win, you're playing not to lose. When you worry about failure, you hold yourself back more than the failure itself ever could.
And when that happens, you're not living life to the fullest. You're not pushing yourself to your limits, and you're not growing.
Spartans attack success every day, they don't fear failure.
Here are four strategies I use to reframe failure as feedback. - See it as a sign of bravery. You took on a big challenge and it didn't work out? Good for you. View it as a step towards success rather than a permanent setback. You are still far ahead of those "timid souls" who never tried.
- Embrace a Growth Mindset. Believe your abilities can be developed through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. "Failure" is not the end but an opportunity for learning and growth.
- Imagine the Worst. Think through the worst-case scenario and plan steps to mitigate it. This process allows you to put your fears under a microscope and consider the potential benefits of acting.
- Accept the Cost of Action. Acknowledge there are many possible outcomes, but one result doesn't define you. Focus on the price of not acting, and think about what it would be like not to try.
Here's to The Hard Way!
Joe | | | Train Fast to Go Fast | An underappreciated way to improve your Spartan race times is to get faster. And to get faster you have to train faster.
I recommend a max-effort sprint workout once a week. Here's what to do: - Warm-Up: Begin with a 5– to 10-minute light jog or dynamic stretch to prepare your muscles.
- Reps and Distance: Perform 5 to 10 sets of 60- to 100-yard sprints on a track or turf field.
- Effort: Sprint at 95%+ max effort. The goal is to go all-out using perfect form.
- Recovery: Rest 60 seconds for every 10 yards covered. During this time, walk or lightly jog to catch your breath and prepare for the next sprint.
- Cool Down: Finish with a 5- to 10-minute light jog and dynamic stretch.
| | | You Ask, Joe Answers | Q: Hi Joe, I want to train for a Spartan race, but my work seems to bleed into my free time. Any tips on how to prioritize my time?
- Frank P., Naples, Fla.
A: Hey Frank, I get it, it can be tough to decide where to focus our energy among competing demands. I put my tasks into four buckets:
Do First: These are non-negotiable or urgent (working out, family time, and important calls and work projects).
Schedule: I put important tasks in my calendar and tackle them by the end of day (key communications, upcoming deadline work).
Delegate: I hand off less important tasks (low-priority calls and email), or carve out time during low-energy periods of the day.
Don't Do: Learn to say 'no' to low-priority tasks.
Aroo!
Question for Joe? Want to tell him what you think of The Hard Way? Email him at thehardway@spartan.com. | | | | They Said It | | "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer the negative elements in your life, don't sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy!" | | ― Dale Carnegie | | | The Hard Way Podcast | | | "I was never an athlete, but I found that movement soothed my mind. It created a profound shift in my personal and professional life. Exercise stimulates the brain and stimulates creativity, focus, and a better mood."
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