What does
this concept of being an athlete entail? Is it a physical practice, a mental
state of mind or a psychological mindset? Do you have to play sports to grasp
the very essence of being an athlete? All these questions can be easily
answered, although they may vary from person to person. Here is my opinion on
being an athlete.
I believe
that it is a combination of physical, mental and psychological. The
quintessence revolves around all three simultaneously. They work together in
any situation. Whether you are searching for that job you want, getting that
volleyball down for a kill or even completing a project for school, you can
embody what it takes to be an athlete.
From a
physical perspective, your body needs rest, nutrition and some TLC (tender,
love and care) in order to fully engage with your mind, heart and soul. The
need for the right dose of rest to be well attentive and receptive, the right
nutrition to gain the right lasting fuel and the tender to love and care for the
state where work meets play, the physical is a multi-dimensional component.
Feeling good is essential to practice what you want. Imperatively, this need is
a must to mobilize yourself from place to place. The consequence of not having
the physical aspect of being an athlete is a disadvantage to all other
components it takes to be an athlete. It is not the high volumes of caffeine or
1000 lbs
of weights you lift that will give your body endurance and strength; it is
treating your body as a prize possession.
The mental
is something we can all say takes practice. Setting the mind on the right path
to creativity and success is something you learn through obstacles and success.
The mind is a tool that you need to sharpen every day for sustainability and
growth. It is essential to sometimes step out of your comfort zone in order to
test what your mind is capable of. Lack of challenges can make the mind
stagnate. Challenging yourself through a difficult puzzle or sprint 100m under
7 seconds allowsnyou to develop an endurance and belief that you CAN complete
something that might have seemed impossible before. The mind is sharp and
strong enough to be challenged, so give it a shot, try something that you might
have not thought possible or even take on a challenge someone entrusts in you.
You learn to trust yourself through bigger challenges by accepting and
defeating the small ones.
Last but
not least, the psychological component of being an athlete. This is the one
aspect of being an athlete that is in your control. You have the ability to
access numerous resources that train you to confront any tasks or obstacles. Reading books of people
that have achieved success in their domain or exploring different philosophies,
religions and art can speak volumes to your psychological integrity. Read about
people that have done what you are trying to do and challenge to surpass them
by using what they have used for their success and add your touch to it. This
is a creative process as you are the master of choice. You choose what you
read, and evidently you choose what you believe.
Being an
athlete goes beyond the court, the field, the track or the weight room, it’s a
state of competitiveness you impose on yourself. Athletes have the luxury of
exploring these physical, mental and psychological concepts. As a regular
individual taking on the world, you can utilize these tactics to your own
advantage. Become the athlete of your field. You will surely encounter grand
success by utilizing these tactics to achieve what you set out for yourself.
Needless to say, you don’t have to be wearing a uniform to embrace this; you
can be wearing your sweats, your business suit or even just jeans and t-shirt.
Try it out; you might surprise yourself on how much you can do.
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