Saturday, March 18, 2017

The champion's mind by Jim Afremow. Memorable quotes IV

-I don't think there is any such thing as setting your goals too high. The higher you set your goals, the more you are going to work.
-See it, feel it, and enjoy it.
-Visualization takes you to your peak performance.
-I am pressing the reset button and deleting that memory from my mind. Next play!
-Confidence in tough situations is the mark of a great player.
-Train like you are number 2 and compete like you are number 1.
-Focus on your performance, not on unwanted outcomes.
-Mental toughness is the ability to remain positive and proactive in the most adverse of circumstances.
-Get your butterflies to fly in formation.
-A moderate level of anxiety or excitement is necessary for optimal performance.
-Tactics on performance anxiety:
1. Be well prepared.
2. Nerves are natural.
3. Ally with the anxiety.
4. Breathe evenly and deeply
5. Get creative and use your imagination.
6. Stay in the here and now.
7. Stay in a positive thought channel.
8. Take yourself lightly.

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