War On The Status Quo
BJ Merriam
Transforming the next generation of student-athlete leaders | Athletics Administrator & Innovator
Hello Champion:
One of the best feelings in the world is when we accomplish a challenge that has stood in our way for a long period of time.
Grit. Mental toughness. Perseverance.
After this great achievement, we have two options...
Option 1: Take a short break to mentally reset, and then attack the next goal.
Option 2: Become complacent with your success.
Oftentimes, we find that people will unconsciously choose the second option. They become enamored with prior success, and the praise that comes with it.
Becoming complacent is one of the most common mistakes that prevents a high performer from making the jump from good to GREAT.
“Complacency is a continuous struggle that we all have to fight.” Jack Nicklaus
Complacency leads to the following:
- Halts your daily growth
- Prevents you from reaching your maximum potential
- Inhibits your leadership ability
In order to stop ourselves from becoming complacent, we need to set new goals that are more challenging than our last set of goals.
We also can benefit from creating a healthy competition with ourselves that pushes us to work harder than we did on our previous goals. Get 1% better each day, and your life will change!
CHALLENGE: We urge you to find a peer accountability partner that pushes you towards greatness. This individual will ensure that you are devoted to your ultimate goal.
If you are looking to invest in yourself, The Athlete’s Edge Journal is a great mental performance tool that motivates athletic-minded individuals to resist complacency and go after their dreams.
Find your passion and never give into the status quo.
The WTMG Team