The Hard 90 With Zach Sorensen

How do you build a wall? Focus on laying one brick at a time. Being overwhelmed can lead to negative self-talk.  Change your focus to change your thoughts.

I can...... when I.....! Master this strategy to get your self-talk back on track.

“AERODYNAMICALLY, THE BUMBLE BEE SHOULDN’T BE ABLE TO FLY, BUT THE BUMBLE BEE DOESN’T KNOW IT, SO IT GOES ON FLYING, ANYWAY.” – MARY KAY ASH    WHAT WOULD BE POSSIBLE IF WE ONLY BELIEVED THAT WE COULD FLY, INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON HOW SMALL OUR WINGS ARE?

Train like a Racehorse, train like a bumblebee. Racehorses are incapable of thinking for themselves. Good. They don't compare themselves to others, they just focus on themselves. 

What is your self-talk that gets you into the present moment.  what is your go-to phrase that lock you into the present moment? 

When you find yourself using negative self-talk, tell yourself to "stop" and then replace the talk with positivity or direction on what is the next best move.

What are you going to say to yourself when you need a pick me up? What is your mantra?

After ever rep that you successfully complete, you should be saying "that's me".

How do you talk to yourself? Do you say things to yourself that build you up or are you always tearing yourself down?

"Respect for our family and our ancestors." And then pointing at the words, as if translating, they continue, "We stand on this field ready to battle. At our backs we feel the might of tradition. Remembering, we honor our family and our ancestors who have gone before. Over our hearts we bear the emblem to die for, this challenge is now thrown to you." Challenge - Kia Kaha. To be Forever Strong

I Want You To Be Forever Strong On The Field, So That You Can Be Forever Strong Off The Field

Good Decisions Don't Make Life Easy, But They Do Make It Easier. Plan tomorrow - today!

Another great lesson from the movie Forever Strong. When you perform poorly or have a bad day, gather information about what happened, flush the emotions, and get yourself back on track.

In the movie Forever Strong, we learn how to listen right and the importance of playing like it is your last game.

How you can utilize mental imagery during the compete phase or in the middle of your competition.

How Kerry Rosenboom helped me use mental imagery in the prepare phase of my training while I was playing college baseball at Wichita State. 

The visualization routine that Steve Nash used to become one of the best free throw shooters to ever play in the NBA

Proving to you that the brain does not know the difference between what you see yourself do and what you really do - it's all the same!

Make a big deal when you execute the way you want to.  Say "That's Me" every time you execute!

Dr Kris Heap shares an awesome story explaining how Michael Phelps used mental imagery to overcome disaster in the pool and win gold!

How do you get strong in the weight room? You push yourself to failure.  It is exactly the same in life.  Growth comes after you repair yourself from failure.

How Jerry Rice uses mental imagery on every catch he makes in practice.

This episode teaches you how to use mental imagery when you are not getting the reps you need as an everyday player. 

Manny Ramirez teaches how he uses visualization to prepare himself for his day. He uses the phrases "That's not me" and "See your best self" to remind himself of the type of player he wants to be.

Another test you can use to show that visualization is effective and that the brain does not know the difference between what you see and what you do.