Let the scoreboard take care of itself.

Episode Summary:

A lot of athletes focus on the scoreboard, the opponent, whether they'll win. Elite performers focus on execution. Learn what you can actually control and how to stay locked in on your process.

Key Takeaways:

Learn why focusing on outcomes prevents you from executing
Discover what you can actually control during competition
Understand how elite performers keep their attention on process
Know when to redirect your focus back to what you control

Q&A:

Q: What do a lot of athletes focus on when they compete?

A: The scoreboard, the opponent, whether they'll win. All things they can't control.

Q: How do elite performers focus differently?

A: They focus on execution, the next pitch, the next play, the next rep. Their attention stays on their process, not the outcome.

Q: What happens when your focus is on outcomes?

A: When your focus is on outcomes, winning, stats, what people think, you can't execute. Your brain is worrying about results instead of performing the task.

Q: What happens when your focus is on process?

A: When your focus is on process, see the ball, attack the zone, execute your assignment, you can actually perform.

Q: What can you actually control during competition?

A: You can control your effort, your focus, your response, your execution, being the best teammate, and this moment.

Micro-FAQ:

Q: What takes care of itself?

A: The scoreboard takes care of itself when you take care of your process.

Q: Where should you direct your attention?

A: Direct your attention to what you can control. When you start thinking about outcomes, redirect to process.

Q: What is the only thing that matters?

A: Stay present. This pitch. This play. This rep. Nothing else matters.

Q: What is noise?

A: Everything else is noise.

Your Challenge:

This week, before every competition or practice, remind yourself: I control my effort, my focus, my response, and my execution. Everything else is noise. Stay locked in on your process and see what happens.

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