Elite Minds: Creating the Competitive Advantage

The Disney quote read: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

As your body becomes stronger, you change psychologically as well. And when you push yourself physically to the edge, this can lead to a spiritual awakening in some people—especially when they feel there is a force outside of themselves assisting them.

once they make a commitment, there is no Plan B. These guys are all in and really live the “do or die” approach to life.

I encourage people to forget about what they want to have or possess—it’s a waste of time.

What you believe about yourself and your world is the primary determinant to what you do and, ultimately, how well you do it.

You will never perform to your ability if you think the necessary is the possible. The best thing you can do to improve your performance is to think you are doing worse than you actually are, not better.

Demanding the best from people, holding them accountable, not accepting their excuses, and telling them to do something again are not acts of brutality—they are acts of love. If you truly care about someone, you will run the risk of them becoming angry with you when you do not acquiesce when things get hard.

Had I not increased my goal from a marathon to a 50K, I would not have maintained the interest or the motivation to complete the task. So, I introduced a greater risk of failure. Suddenly, the challenge had my attention. It made for a true adventure.

Your expectation is the determinant—not your coach, your mom, or your teammates, but you. It’s true that you get what you settle for. Whether you think you are lucky or unlucky, you’re right!