Today’s book: Attainment by Troy Bassham—a concise, powerful guide to the mental principles that drive elite performance in sport, business, and life.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Elite performers think differently. They train their minds to focus on process, not just results, and to respond to setbacks with constructive self-talk.
- “Needs Work” is a mental reset. After a mistake, elite performers avoid negative self-talk. Instead, they calmly note what needs improvement and mentally rehearse a better outcome.
- Self-image fuels consistency. To perform under pressure, you must see yourself as someone who succeeds—your self-concept drives your behavior.
- Opportunity favors the prepared. Success isn’t just about talent—it’s about being ready when the moment comes. Preparation turns chance into achievement.
- Passion and purpose sustain effort. The best don’t just work hard—they care deeply. That emotional investment fuels long-term excellence.
Mental mastery isn’t optional, it’s essential. What’s one way you’ll train your mind like a champion today?
Check out this Note by Troy Bassham and his dad, the gold medal-winning Olympic rifle shooter Lanny Bassham, who also wrote a great book called With Winning in Mind. Check that out in the app as well.
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