The power of thinking like an Olympian

I've been glued to the Olympics lately. Naturally, I’m stunned and inspired by the dedication and physical prowess of the athletes.?

But what really strikes me is witnessing the strength of their mental game. They have focus in the face of intense pressure, flexibility with unpredictable circumstances – and most of all – grace with themselves regardless of the outcome.

It’s a powerful reminder: you can’t achieve greatness without mastering the mental game.

We feel inspired when our favorite Olympians succeed because we know how much grit and hard work went into their performance, but it’s also deeper than that.

We feel inspired because they are inspired. The source of their motivation for their sport comes from a place of true desire to succeed and do what they love.

Most of the people I work with crave this feeling in their careers.?

They want to feel excited about what they do. They want to grow and explore possibilities that help them win.

So why do they shy away from exploring opportunities that could give them that fulfillment?

Often, it’s because they are so afraid of failure or judgment that they don’t allow themselves to try.

Instead, they:

• Stay at a job where they are unhappy because it feels safer than looking for something better.
• Tell themselves that it’s actually not that bad and try to make the best of their position.
• Avoid and dissociate at work until their work piles up and panic sets in.
• Play it safe by taking courses and certifications rather than going out and doing the damn thing.?

Either way, they are left feeling checked out, frustrated, and discouraged.

This creates a vicious cycle - one where you set yourself up to fail, and then blame yourself for not doing more or being more motivated.

Turns out that shame and blaming ourselves is not a winning source of motivation in the end.

You need a rock-solid mental game – one that will propel you to action and fuel true progress in your career.?

A rock solid mental game does not mean pressuring and pushing yourself to constantly do more. It’s the opposite.?

It’s about getting extremely dialed into the voice in your head and the messages that it sends you.?

My experience is that most people are overly critical of themselves and are in serious need of some inner TLC.?

I told one of my clients last week that she was approaching her life and career like a military school principal. But in reality, she’s much more of a montessori kind of girl.?

For her, a strong mental game means approaching her inner world with curiosity and kindness, instead of harshness.?

It’s about discovery and opening up to opportunity and exploration in all areas of life – inviting transformation across the board.?

When you do this you will stop settling for less than what you really want.

You will take setbacks in stride and move forward toward goals more easefully.

You will stop undervaluing yourself at work, and others will take notice.

And because your mental game allows you to entertain curiosity without feeling like you are in danger:

• Possibility opens up: You begin to see opportunities where you didn't before.
• Your inner compass becomes more accurate: You get clearer on what you want and what direction you want to move in.
• Your intuition speaks louder: You learn to trust your gut, and it pays off.?
• Your confidence grows: You stop feeling embarrassed about exploring new paths and see yourself as capable and deserving.
• Your connections multiply: You start attracting the right people and opportunities.

This isn’t about letting yourself off the hook; it’s about being kinder to yourself and getting more done because you’re motivated by genuine desire, not shame.

This shift can change your life.?

No more waiting for the perfect moment or trying to force things to happen. It’s about being open to what comes and confident in your ability to handle any curveballs.?

If this speaks to you, it’s a good sign that we should work together :)?

I’m enrolling students into my mastermind right now – Clarity in the Fast Lane.?

It’s perfect for mid-career professionals who are ready to finally uplevel their life and step into a trajectory that is rewarding and well-compensated.?

If your curiosity is peaked, reply to this email. Let me know.?

Let’s chat and see if now is the right time for you to make some big moves.?

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