Angela Duckworth and her colleagues research revealed the importance of Mental Toughness. They concluded in one of their findings by saying “Our hypothesis that grit is essential to high achievement evolved during interviews with professionals in investment banking, painting, journalism, academia, medicine, and law. Asked what quality distinguishes star performers in their respective fields, these individuals cited grit or a close synonym as often as talent. In fact, many were awed by the achievements of peers who did not at first seem as gifted as others but whose sustained commitment to their ambitions was exceptional. Likewise, many noted with surprise that prodigiously gifted peers did not end up in the upper echelons of their field.”
An elite athlete must be able to handle pressure, have self-belief and avoid lifestyle distractions. They must have that urge to win and know that they have all the capabilities to do anything they desire. This separates good athletes from the elite athletes (Jones et al.,2002). “Mental toughness” also refers to the idea of being able to push past failures by remaining positive and competitive. It also involves training and preparing oneself to be mentally ready for whatever challenge comes our way. "Mental toughness is the ability to resist, manage and overcome doubts, worries, concerns and circumstances that prevent you from succeeding, or excelling at a task or towards an objective or a performance outcome that you set out to achieve."
One of the most important qualities achievers possess is mental toughness: the drive and determination and willpower to keep going when the going gets tough. Determination and willpower are qualities you can develop. You can develop mental toughness. However, developing mental toughness and greater willpower takes time. What is mental toughness? According to Wikipedia, Mental toughness is a measure of individual resilience and confidence that may predict success in sport, education, and the workplace. In recent decades, the term has been commonly used by coaches, sport psychologists, sports commentators, and business leaders. A positive mentality or mental toughness is a benefactor to success.
In this episode, I present the final part of how to develop your mental muscle. Enjoy the nuggets in this episode as you continue your journey of developing your mental muscles. Your mind holds the key to your accomplishments today and tomorrow. Have a fantastic week.
