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Get That Mental Edge Now!

February 5, 2012 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT 3 Comments

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Getting a mental edge in sports is critical to success. Most of the time our brain is what defeats us as we charge ahead towards accomplishing a goal. The brain is a powerful ally or a powerful enemy depending up on which you allow to happen. Yes, I said depending upon which you allow to happen. We have control over our mental state at all times. We can be in charge of our mental attitude just like anything else. We give our take away the mental edge portion of the equation.

As I head into the final 10 weeks of preparation for my first bodybuilding competition (Mission Grand Prix), the mental game has become huge for me. I did a video (below) that explains everything in more detail, but basically it is something I am focused on at the moment. I need to win the battle of the brain. I cannot let my brain convince me to take it easy. I have to win every battle from here forward. In doing so I will bring my best physique to the stage on April 14, 2012. I have started this war already and I am planning on winning it in its entirety.

The plan is pretty simple. As my alarm goes off at 3:15 a.m. my brain might tell me I need more sleep. I have a choice to make at that point. I can either give in and get more sleep or I can realize that I set the alarm for 3:15 a.m. for a reason and get up and hit the gym according to plan. That’s the key—sticking to the plan. I use an accountability chart and I only get points if I actually stick to the plan. If I plan to do shoulder training on Sunday morning at 6 a.m. I only get the point for that day if I actually get to the gym that morning. If I postpone it until later in the day I give myself a zero for that category.

Have a listen to the video and then tell me what your thoughts are on mental attitude in the comments section below.

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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