excellence, actually

095 - Strategies for Overcoming Bad Days


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We all have bad days, when we can't get motivated, perform in the way we were hoping to, or adhere to the schedule we had planned. Contrary to popular belief, these are not roadblocks on the path to excellence. In fact, figuring out how to show up on days when you don't feel your best — and not allowing a bad day to spiral and become a bad week — is one of the keys to being a true pro. Today, we talk through physiological and psychological strategies for doing just that.


01:13 Understanding Bad Days

01:58 Strategies to Overcome Bad Days

04:19 Importance of a Short Memory

06:19 Tactical Approaches for Athletes

12:23 Applying Strategies Beyond Sports

16:21 The Myth of Perfect Routines

18:31 Flexibility in High Performance

22:35 Consistency Over Perfection

25:10 The Importance of Just Doing It

25:53 Training for Different Levels of Effort

27:31 Writing Tips and Tricks

28:54 The Sit-Stand-Lay Method for Focus

29:36 Mindset Shifts and Expectations

41:40 Strategies for Moving Forward


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