Mayito Minutes

Most athletes have trained very similarly for their competitions but only a few leave a memorable impact.

When we dive into our passion and choose to center our lifestyle around it there is something we must keep in mind...it won't be perfect. References: The Passion Paradox by Brad Stuhlberg and Steve Magness; Episode "Run to and Through"

What we think is going through an athlete's head when they are 'getting ling in the tooth' is often inaccurate.

Are we responsible for our environment? What role does our environment have on our performance?

You can crank up the intensity and speed at which you practice, but there's lots of timing involved as to when to do so.

Let's stop saying "I hope I have a good day" and start saying "I will make it a great day".

Eventually along our journey our passion for our craft will come under attack.

Freddy Roach was a former boxer and now trainer of famous boxers such as Manny Pacquiao. Early in his career, Roach was knocked out for the first time and he never fully recovered from the event.

The answer to this question is a lot easier than we think. All we have to do is ask ourselves another question. Previous Episode mentioned: Small Ball: https://anchor.fm/a-champions-mind35/episodes/Play-Small-Ball-e22lgb

I attended a presentation for lawyer's this past week and learned quite a bit about lawyer's and what makes them successful.

We will all need someone else's help at some point. Dont be too proud to take it.

They say there's no crowd in the extra mile. But going the extra mile is not always the best thing to do.

Recap from this past weekend's races: BS Brewery #2 and Jacob's Well Classic. Search The Second Echelon podcast and listen to episode "Mayito Mindset" to hear the interview I did while I was at the races this past weekend.

Gratitude is the emotion you feel when you want what you already have. -James Clear

Amateurs and professionals are no different with the exception of one thing that makes all the difference.

Being able to focus and pay attention is one of the scarcest skills in our society today.

The more deliberate practice the better you will be. Some folks have more deliberate practice under their belts than others. How should we approach when we're behind?

Sober up, recall yourself, shake off sleep once more: realize they were mere dreams that troubled you, and now that you are awake again look on these things as you would have looked on a dream. -Marcus Aurelius

Dirk Nowitzki and Dwayne Wade are retiring this year. What lasting imoact will they have on the NBA?

You already know.

Did you know a pack of cigarettes is almost $7?

Would you rather be happy or put out the perception to others that you are happy? -Gary Vaynerchuck

This week in Texas public schools students are taking their standardzied test.

Your mind will take the character of your most frequent thoughts: souls are dyed by thoughts. The soul alone turns and moves itself, making all externals presented to it cohere with the judgements it thinks worthy of itself. -Marcus Aurelius

So why see more misfortune in the event than good fortune in your ability to bear it? -Marcus Aurelius