Lacking Confidence is a Classic Chicken or Egg Paradox

When you’re unhappy, you lack confidence. When you lack confidence you’re unhappy. Which comes first, unhappiness or lacking confidence? That is the paradox I will attempt to solve. I ask this question because confidence is a key ingredient for mental toughness. Lacking confidence makes you vulnerable to negativity, triggers fear, and undermines focus. All of […]

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What is Mental Toughness? 15 Statements that Define it Inside-Out

Mental toughness is the ability to have discipline and self-control when no one is looking. Mental toughness is the ability to think positive when facing adversity. Mental toughness is the ability to act courageously in the face of fear. Mental toughness is the ability to stay focused when the pressure is on. Mental toughness is […]

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The Link Between Physical Toughness and Mental Toughness

First I will state the obvious. Physical toughness is not the same as being physically strong. You could be physically strong and not physically tough. There is a clear distinction. Physical strength is easy to measure in a weight room. Furthermore, almost anyone can get physically strong in the weight room by simply following the […]

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