#Coach: The Wind Beneath Your Wings…a mini-series. Part 3. Act As If.
Act like an Olympian to Win at Your Business.
According to Lydia Dishman at Fast Company Daily…… “It’s no wonder then, that we often hold up Olympians and athletes as the gold standard when it comes to traits like grit, determination, stick-to-itiveness, and grace in the wake of setbacks.”
Even Olympic athletes have coaches - the most special type of humans - that inspire and empower them to greatness. Lydia’s research has identified 5 traits of Olympic athletes that showcase winning behavior. I love her stories below, and their “truth”. How you can incorporate these into your game?
Stay present
Athletes are often accomplished at managing their mindset to compete at high levels. And staying present is one key to success. “Staying in the present can help athletes avoid being overwhelmed or consumed by the significance of their event or distracted by the disappointment of past failures and the pressure of high medal expectations,” Keele University’s Mike McGreary wrote.
Avoid comparisons
Fast Company and Inc. CEO Stephanie Mehta focused on the emotional intelligence of Olympians and elite athletes in her latest column. She notes that EQ expert Justin Bariso observed how Team USA’s Simone Biles avoids comparing herself to the competition. Bariso said, “Rather than compare herself with others, or even with a past version of herself, Biles is focused on being the best she can be, in the moment.” This has paid off in multiple gold medal wins.
Visualize the desired outcome
Public speaking expert Vanessa Wasche points out that mental imagery is an essential tool for athletes. “They picture their stance. They imagine throwing the perfect pitch. They see the goal line,” she explained. “By using these tools of imagery, they better prepare for a performance or a competition when the pressure is on. Studies have shown that these types of visualizations are effective.”
Take the coaching
Former figure skater Liz Melton wrote, “The first time you learn a new trick, pass to a new teammate, or try out new equipment, you will fail. That’s the point of having a coach. They can tell you what you’re doing wrong or right and help you perfect your technique. But if you don’t learn to listen to your coach and put what they say into practice, you’ll never succeed.”
Strike a balance
As ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll says, “My greatest teacher was my own pain and discomfort.” Yet he recognized that he’s “good” at suffering, and has to strike a healthy balance. “The larger piece, and the one that’s more difficult to allow to be at the forefront of how I make decisions and approach projects, is that surrender piece,” he told Fast Company reporter Jenna Abdou. “It doesn’t have to be painful.”
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