The Mentally Tough Competitor: Mindsets and Perspectives to Achieve Excellence

Anyone can be an athlete, but not everyone is a great competitor. Mentally tough competitors are the ones who stand out in the big moments and come through in the clutch. They know how to compete, and the ability to compete is a mental game. Nerves, anger, fear, pressure, challenges, and failure are issues that all athletes face in competition. To become a mentally tough competitor, athletes must learn and adopt the mindsets of the world’s best. In this collection of perspectives, Brian Lomax, M Ed, describes the philosophies of great competitors and gives you advice on how you can adopt these mindsets. The book includes perspectives on: • The Competitive Mindset • Competing & Performance • Focus & Confidence As you navigate your journey toward becoming a great competitor, the perspectives presented in this book will be your constant companion. They will become the foundation of your unbreakable mental game.