In this podcast we discuss, what mental toughness is, How we can improve it, whether it is situational or not and whether Is it a construct or something tangible. And Zarko can't wait to tell you about how good his cookie was.
Here are the resources we cited during our discussion:
1) Developing Mental Toughness by Peter Clough and Doug Strycharczyk
2) http://tpc.uk.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/What-is-Mental-Toughness.pdf
3) J. Smith, The Governing Dynamics of Coaching
4) Rugby Strength Coach Podcast, Episode 36, Mental Toughness is an Illusion
5) Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
6) Exploring Mental Toughness in NCAA Athletes
My 7 steps to improving mental toughness or resilience:
1) Always act like your in control
2) Put aside things you have no ability to control
3) See the past as valuable training and nothing more. Learn from the mistakes
4) Celebrate other peoples success
5) Never allow yourself to whine or complain
6) Focus on impressing yourself. Don't focus on impressing others
7) Count your blessings. Don't take things for granted
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