Understanding Mental Strength with Christian Straka, Mental Coach

 

Physical strength will take you to the start line, but you need to have the mental strength for you to get to the finish line. Many people ranging from athletes to entrepreneurs, lack mental strength. Which is why most people fall before they can get to their best days.

 

In this episode of the Functionised Podcast, we have former ATP pro and current mental and performance coach Christian Straka joining us. 

 

Have you heard someone sharing their evolution story on a podcast, and you think it can only happen in a movie scene?

 

Christian takes us through his evolution journey to help us understand how he joined the mental performance coaching sphere. Also, he will be talking to us about mental strength and mediation.

 

If you have a goal that you want to achieve, but at some point, you feel like you cannot make it, this podcast is for you.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

How long has Christian been practicing meditation, and how important is mediation in our lives?

How can Christian help someone who is a level or two below the level of extreme success to achieving greater than they want versus grasping for it all the time?

What is the mental training paradox, and how does it work?

Where can one start when it comes to mental games as an individual or a company?

According to Christian, what is the right balance between being well rounded and finding what works for you?

When is the right time to pursue something different from what you have been doing? E.g., getting a new mental coach.

Basic steps that Christian utilizes to help individuals get over fear

Does an alpha mindset always win?

Are there generational differences when it comes to the mental the games?

What causes athletes’ performance to fall as they age?

A brief history of Christian Straka’s evolution

Get in touch with Christian Straka                     

Key Milestones of the Episode:

[01:45] How long has Christian been practicing meditation, and how important is mediation in our lives?

[04:11] How can Christian help someone who is a level or two below the level of extreme success to achieving greater than they want versus grasping for it all the time?

[04:18] What is the mental training paradox, and how does it work?

[08:04] Where can one start when it comes to mental games as an individual or a company?

[11:02] According to Christian, what is the right balance between being well rounded and finding what works for you?

[14:06] When is the right time to pursue something different from what you have been doing? E.g., getting a new mental coach.

[17:05] Basic steps that Christian utilizes to help individuals get over fear

[27:06] Does an alpha mindset always wins?

[30:53] Are there generational differences when it comes to the mental the games?

[36:06] What causes athletes’ performance  to fall as they age?

[40:58] A brief history of Christian Straka’s evolution

[53:11] Get in touch with Christian Straka   

     

Key Quotes from the Episode:

“Extreme high performers find the time to better themselves.”

“If you do too many things at the same time, it is not going to work. You need to follow a plan that is systematic and well thought out.”

“Fear is a basic emotion that is essential for survival.”

“Do whatever it takes, no matter how ridiculous it is as long as it is safe. You are going to do it because you want it that much.”

“Your mind does what you have trained it to do.”

Connect with Christian Straka for Mental Coaching:

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Personal website

Resources mentioned in the Podcast’s Episode:

Altered Traits-Richard J. Davidson