Good Morning Team – “Life Without Limits” by Chrissie Wellington will be available May 15th.
Chrissie is 4 time World Ironman Champion. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run all in less than 9 hours. in 2011 she crashed her bike during training and sustained injuries that should have put her out of the race. She won anyway. Here’s how she did it and does it and why;
1. Train your Brain then your body – “We can all train our brains to be as strong as our bodies, It sounds simple, but it’s so easy to forget. If we let our head drop, our heart drops with it. Keep your head up, and your body is capable of amazing feats.
2. Have a mantra and/or a special song to repeat I write my mantra on my water bottle and on my race wristband. Seeing it gives me a boost.
3. Keep a bank of positive mental images These images can be of family and friends, of previous races, of beautiful scenery, or a big greasy burger.
4. Practice visualization beforehand In training, when traveling, while sleeping or at work, this is the simple act of closing your eyes. Relax your mind and go through each stage of the race one step at a time — mentally imagining yourself performing at your peak and also successfully overcoming potential problems. ** She notes: Before Michael Phelps has even entered the water, he has already completed the race in his mind. And won.
5. Mentally recall inspirational people I recall people who have all fought against adversity of any kind in order for me to complete the Ironman.
6. Consider racing for a cause that is bigger than yourself For me, it is to establish a platform on which to spread important messages and be a patron for charitable causes. These force me to put the race in perspective and rise to greater heights. Champions come and go, but to me the real judge of my personal success will be whether I actually do something positive with the opportunities I have been given.
Your business is about so much more than you and I. What message are you using your business opportunity to send to your kids, family, community?
Live With Intention,
Dr Bill Toth