Winning athletes know how to self-energize and work hard on a daily basis. Because they love what they do it is easier for them to maintain consistency in training and in competing. Regardless of personal problems, fatigue, or difficult circumstances, they can generate the optimal amount of excitement and energy to do their best. They can tune in what s critical to their performance and tune out what s not. They can easily let go of distractions and take control of their attention.
Top athletes know how to deal with difficult situations.
Adversity builds character. When elite athletes know the odds are against them they embrace the chance to explore the outer limits of their potential. Rather than avoiding pressure they feel challenged by it. They are calm and relaxed under fire. Dan O Brien, Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, knows about handling adversity.