10 reminders for elite athletes
- Be responsible. For yourself, the buck stops here with your attitude. It’s not your coaches, your trainer’s, your teammate’s responsibility, it’s yours. If you are an elite athlete, you are responsible.
- Be professional. Arrive on time. Actually be early. And be prepared for the activity.
- Be the best. Get better every day at what you do. Is there any area you want to make improvements on? Then do it. Do you have a weakness that needs to be a strength? Then put in the extra time.
- Be humble. Talk less. Listen more. Ask question and seek answers, and then listen.
- Be proactive. Do not be reactive. Respond and initiate before being told to or asked to by your coaches or teammates. Communication is key.
- Be focused. When it’s time to make it happen, discipline yourself to do what it takes. There is no sense in doing anything if you are not completely focused on the task, training or competing.
- Be trustworthy. Your word is your bond. And your reputation. Honesty always trumps.
- Be optimistic. See the best in others and in opportunities.
- Be curious. Learn constantly. Read everything you can. Ask questions. Add to your information quotient daily.
- Be passionate. Love what you do. Do what you love. If this is not what you absolutely love to do find something else, this sport is way too hard if you don’t love it and all the hard work that comes along with it.
We need to remind ourselves on a consistent basis to stay sharp. Are there any elite athletes out there? What would you add to the reminder list? Comment below