Reaching your dreams takes mental toughness. It can take years of discipline and dedication to get closer to the person you want to be and the life you want to live. There will be hurdles along the way, but honing your mental toughness will help you overcome the obstacles that stand between you and success. 

In this episode, Davon Gilliard, CEO of Can’t Stop Training, joins Matt O’Neill to share his tips on developing mental toughness. With consistency and effort, you can be mentally tough enough to achieve your dreams. 

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 

[08:18] Increase Your Work Ethic: 

Increasing your work ethic involves consistent practice and progress. Adopt the mentality of training to become the best, and develop the confidence to know that you’ve worked hard enough to deserve success. Set concrete goals, plan your day around them, and make intentional choices. 

[21:18] Plan Your Day: 

Establish your goals. Find time to meditate and journal or adjust your schedule to make time. Doing these activities for a few minutes a day will compound. 

[26:55] Mind Your Nutrition: 

Plan your meals around your nutrition goals. If you work out, you need to eat within 30 minutes of starting. After working out, just a smoothie is fine, but you can also eat carbs and protein. Listen to the full episode for more dietary tips and suggestions! 

[41:35] Get a Coach: 

Finding a mentor gives you access to tips and advice on how to improve yourself. It also deepens your understanding of how to better yourself and achieve your goals. Don’t worry so much about what other people think about you. 

Notable Quotes: 

[17:29] — [17:34]  “The difference between five championships and zero championships is just choices, decisions.” - Matt 

[20:51] — [21:01] “You’re focusing on the positive rather than beating yourself up for the negative because as we beat ourselves up, that’s more guilt. And guilt just takes us down even further.” - Matt 

[40:23] —  [40:27]  “It’s better to go one day a week to start or two days a week to start, and then build from there.” -Matt 

Guest Bio: 

Davon Gilliard is the CEO and Director of Sports Performance at Can’t Stop Training. He is a member of the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has received a certification in sports performance. He is passionate about helping people develop their sports performance, skills, and personal fitness. Davon has spent much time volunteering with REACH, a health and fitness program designed to educate and train young adults with autism. Davon has also trained high school and collegiate basketball players in skill development. His experience working with different athletes has influenced his coaching style and helped him grow as a health and fitness professional. 

Links to Resources: 

Can’t Stop Training website @cantstoptraining 

The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran 

High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard 

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