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personal success.
Whatever is going on inside your head has everything to do with how well you end up performing.
“Daniel-san, one should never look where one does not wish to go . . .”
He imagined everything before it ever happened: the crowd, the atmosphere, the field, his own team, his opponents, he saw himself playing irresistibly like a champion—as a force that could not be stopped. But most important, he told Gary, was to remember that it was not just about vision and imagery, but also about feeling the emotions associated with success. He pointed out that he vividly imagined how good it all felt.
Practice mixing relaxation, imagery, feelings, and enthusiasm, prior to competition in a pre-game routine, in order to gain a mental edge and a sure sense of confidence going into the event.
The rule is: don’t rush when the pressure’s on—smooth is fast. Breathe, pause, and learn to gather yourself—but never, ever, allow yourself to rush your game.”
your dreams. Remember: Stay task-focused. Interrupt negative self-talk and images the moment they arise, shut them down on the spot. Replace them with positive self-talk and positive images. Concentrate on showing your brain exactly what it is that you want to achieve, never dwell on what you do not want to happen.
Confidence is a by-product of strong self-belief.
What’s really the key with Imagineering is that you not only see and watch, but that you actually feel yourself succeeding, over and over again. Make sure that you bring emotion into your mental practice. Practice feelings along with images including those related to your overcoming adversity and being able to successfully fight your way out of challenging predicaments or situations.
Remember: Imagineering is vital because it leads to greater self-belief and greater confidence, which in turn leads to better performance and achievements.
Breathing, relaxation, and imagery are mentioned throughout the lessons so often because they’re such fundamentally important tools for the Warrior/Champion. I call them “The Critical Three.”
release, I want you to feel a wave of relaxation begin
“Mental Warriors cannot be intimidated. Their self-confidence is too deeply rooted to be shakeable. They arrive on the scene to dominate. They love to compete; competing energizes them. They repel negative thoughts; they control their internal environment. They know how to remain focused under even the most challenging conditions.”
Mental Warriors never lose their composure and self-control in the heat of battle.”
Remember: Fear of failure is caused by not knowing how to fail constructively. The only way to accomplish anything great is to risk failing at it first. If you have a fear of failing, it’s more than just a bad thing. It can actually cripple your chances of success.
