I was excited to learn today that a former student would be joining Gymnast Mindset*–an extension of Wrestler Mindset developed by Gene and Jeff Zannetti. Whether we are gymnasts or wrestlers, athletes or nonathletes, current athletes or former athletes, great athletes or average athletes, we all need to have the right mindset to succeed.
I honestly wish I had more of a Wrestler Mindset when I was wrestling. When I wrestled, I was a wrestler trapped in a basketball players body—6’3” and 185 lb (down from a football weight of 215 lb). I never saw a future in wrestling. It was a sport I loved, but never wholly committed. It would not be for several years after I graduated that the sport would restructure the weight classes to include divisions to which my body was more suited.
Unfortunately, we often go through life feeling “unsuited” to the things we love to do. This puts us on what I refer to the “successful side of mediocre” (a good description of my wrestling career)—an attitude that I struggle to avoid. We often lack the mindset to dare to challenge ourselves—to believe in ourselves. Contrary to our self-doubts, we are quite well-suited to do what we are passionate about. Sometimes, it just takes a little more effort and confidence.
I write mostly to myself. Perhaps it is the “successful side of mediocre” in me that thinks that is because I am probably the only one reading it. Deep down, though, I feel I have something to say and a calling to say it. The challenge for me—the challenge for us all—is to listen to this voice and calling. To listen and to act.
Congratulating my friend on her new role with Gymnast Mindset has me thinking about my own mindset and unfinished Purpose. What is holding me (you) back? It is only the mindset.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!
*https://gymnastmindset.com/about-us/