A mentor of mine once told me – “My belief is greater than you’re doubt”.
I didn’t know what he meant at first but have used that very phrase and versions of it on a regular basis.
I was reminded of it when watching the GB Swimming Team being interviewed following their mixed relay Gold medal.
They were asked what had led to the success of the GB Swim Team in the water across the board. Adam Peaty, possibly the greatest breaststroke swimmers of all time, simply stated “belief”.
To be an Olympian, you have to have talent combined with commitment to the training and everything that involves. Everyone in that pool would have put the work in to be there.
They worked on their belief in each other as individuals and as a team.
Their results confirmed their efforts on mindset were justified.
Yet mindset is something us mere-mortals spend much time focusing on. Until we do.
I try to be a positive influence on every person I come in to contact with; to do that I’ve got to work on myself.
I have a coach, an accountability group and a couple of close friends to keep me on track.
Over the past few years, I have struggled at times with mindset and sought out help. As a result, I now meditate, practice breathing drills, have cold showers and journal every day.
All add a little more zing to me being me.
It seemed a bit out there at first but I am a much better person as a result. I just needed to have more belief in the methods than doubt and I reaped the rewards.
When starting anything new, you need to suspend disbelief and give it everything you’ve got. That way at least you know you have tried.
Give it a go.
Darren “believer” Checkley
