I do not believe mental toughness can be taught, it's all on the individual, I actually have Lowry's attitude, and this past season, it cost me a starting spot (I was the starter all year until coach got tired of me pulling out, or not pushing through), and I became a 6th, 7th guy off the bench, and quite frankly I was very pissed. For the record, I did earn some recognition and awards, but I ended off the season poorly because of it.
I have been trying to become a mentally stronger individual, trying to finish runs without stopping to walk, giving 100% effort for the time you are practicing, etc, etc. I rely too often on motivation from others, and that means I'm dependent upon others to help my mind want me to be successful.
Motivation, and coaches words are ways that help you want to get that goal, but it's really all up to you to get used to it, or just put aside all the pussying out, and bitching and just do the damn job.
Maybe you have been taught by a coach, or a significant other to have mental toughness, but this is just my experience. Other's words are nothing but guidelines to me, my decisions is what shows whether I'm learning it.
I have been trying to become a mentally stronger individual, trying to finish runs without stopping to walk, giving 100% effort for the time you are practicing, etc, etc. I rely too often on motivation from others, and that means I'm dependent upon others to help my mind want me to be successful.
Motivation, and coaches words are ways that help you want to get that goal, but it's really all up to you to get used to it, or just put aside all the pussying out, and bitching and just do the damn job.
Maybe you have been taught by a coach, or a significant other to have mental toughness, but this is just my experience. Other's words are nothing but guidelines to me, my decisions is what shows whether I'm learning it.
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