MESSAGE #512
“The best way out is always through.”
-ROBERT FROST
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MESSAGE #509 ARE YOU ON AUTOPILOT?
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
What is the last thing you do at night?
I would bet a large amount of money that it is almost always the same thing. We are habit-forming creatures. Most of what we do is automatic – unconscious.
When we are just going through the motions, we take things for granted, limit our improvement, and experience less satisfaction. How often do you have the same practice sessions?
I see people train the same way every single day. They can probably do it in their sleep.
This is not good.
What can you do?
Do one new or different thing in every activity you do, whether it’s practicing your sport of instrument, studying, working, or spending time with friends/family.
Put the fork in your left hand when eating (if you are right-handed) or when someone asks how you are doing, tell them honestly, instead of the normal, “Good.”
In other words…
STAY CONSCIOUS!
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MESSAGE #508 TIPS FROM A NEW ZEALAND GREAT…
Motivation
Fear is negative-desire is positive
Your mind is your brain-it is better than a computer
Attitude is a frame of mind
Simulation-put yourself into a situation when you last did it
Visualize-dream and know you can do it
Believe-confidence breeds success/winning
Self-esteem-know your own worth/ability/value
Goals, aims, targets-be better than the opposition; beat opponents
You must want to do it-power of positive thinking
Control-convert mental into physical actions. I’ll do the testing; I won’t be tested
Enjoyment
Robot-record and replay the good things
Never get tired-just pleasantly weary
Winning is being happy with your performance, even if someone else does it better
This motivation message was written by Sir Richard Hadlee and he carried it pasted on the inside of his “coffin” lid wherever he played. It is now displayed in the Hadlee exhibition at the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, Dunedin.
MESSAGE #507 GET BACK UP!
Last night I went to see an illusionist perform on the Diamond Princess. He was pretty good, but towards the beginning of his show, he messed up one of his tricks and the whole crowd noticed. He was clearly embarrassed and was not his usual self for the rest of the show.
What is the message here?
It’s okay to make mistakes, but don’t let it affect the rest of your performance. Pick yourself back up. You don’t drown by falling in water. You drown by staying there. Shake it off and go on with the show. Then, after the show, think about how you can improve and get to work.
I have seen many tennis players make a mistake early in a match and continue to dwell on that mistake for the rest of the match. How do you think those players performed?
Poorly!
Fall down seven times, get up eight.
Thanks for reading.
MESSAGE #506 BE DIFFERENT…
Most of the people in the world are like Pringles.
You know, the potato chip that comes in a can? They are all the same.
We, as humans, all do the same thing. We are mindless.
If you do what everyone else does, you will get what everyone else gets.
Just because your father is a doctor doesn’t mean you have to be. Just because you’re at the age that most people get married doesn’t mean you need to get married. Just because all your friends play golf doesn’t mean you have to.
Live the life you want. Create the life you want. Don’t be one of the flock.
Most of us just do enough to get by, but the great ones differentiate themselves…
What will you do?
Not every-thing is for every-one.
Thanks for reading.
MESSAGE #505 HANG ON…
“A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave five minutes longer.”
-RALPH WALDO EMERSON
MESSAGE #504
“Show me a thoroughly satisfied man-and I will show you a failure.”
-THOMAS ALVA EDISON
MESSAGE #502 STAY IN THE PRESENT…
Many people go through life looking through the rear view mirror. They are always looking in the past. The key to reaching peak performance is staying in the present. Instead of thinking about past failures, think about how your actions today will help you improve your performance, relieve stress and make you happier.
You can think about the past, but don’t live there…
Tomorrow’s blog message from Tasmania.
Thanks for reading.
MESSAGE #500 STRESS RELIEF…
I have a feeling someone reading this message has been stressed.
Perhaps you were stressed about your sport, your job or your relationship.
Stress is the biggest killer in the world.
So how can you decrease stress in your life?
I was just meditating on my balcony on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. I was looking out at the ocean. The blue water was crashing alongside the ship with a calming sound. The air smelled fresh. I had gratitude for everything I have in my life, the good and the bad.
What can you do?
Meditate.
Listen to some calming music or sounds of nature.
Be grateful.
Watch some comedy.
Work out.
I know what you’re thinking, I don’t have the time…
Well guess what?
If you’re too busy to make time for relaxation…
You’re too busy!
Thanks for reading.
Tomorrow…Snorkeling with sea dragons in Melbourne.
MESSAGE #499 ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE…
Do you think one person can make a difference?
Tonight I went to see Kate Ceberano and the Sydney Symphony at the Opera House. It was a great show with over 75 people performing on stage. If one person was off, the whole concert would have been ruined.
Can one person make a difference?
Absolutely.
If one person on your sports team doesn’t perform, the team will suffer. If one person on your team at work doesn’t perform, the team will suffer.
Help do your part and give your all in everything you do.
TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More…
as long as there is a
Total Effort from All Members.
Tomorrow’s message from aboard the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship…
Thanks for reading.