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20 Ways to Get Mentally Tough
- By Jon Gordon
- Published 05/12/2009
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View all articles by Jon Gordon1. When you face a setback, think of it as a defining moment that will lead to a future accomplishment.
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2. When you encounter adversity, remember, the best don’t just face
adversity; they embrace it, knowing it’s not a dead end but a detour to
something greater and better.
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3. When you face negative people, know that the key to life is to stay
positive in the face of negativity, not in the absence of it. After
all, everyone will have to overcome negativity to define themselves and
create their success.
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4. When you face the naysayer’s, remember the people who believed in you and spoke positive words to you.
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5. When you face critics, remember to tune them out and focus only on being the best you can be.
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6. When you wake up in the morning, take a morning walk of gratitude
and prayer. It will create a fertile mind ready for success.
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7. When you fear, trust. Let your faith be greater than your doubt.
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8. When you fail, find the lesson in it, and then recall a time when you have succeeded.
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9. When you head into battle, visualize success.
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10. When you are thinking about the past or worrying about the future,
instead focus your energy on the present moment. The now is where your
power is the greatest.
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11. When you want to complain, instead identify a solution.
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12. When your own self-doubt crowds your mind, weed it and replace it with positive thoughts and positive self-talk.
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13. When you feel distracted, focus on your breathing, observe your
surroundings, clear your mind, and get into The Zone. The Zone is not a
random event. It can be created.
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14. When you feel all is impossible, know that with God all things are possible.
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15. When you feel alone, think of all the people who have helped you along the way and who love and support you now.
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16. When you feel lost, pray for guidance.
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17. When you are tired and drained, remember to never, never, never give up. Finish Strong in everything you do.
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18. When you feel like you can’t do it, know that you can do all things through Him who gives you strength.
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19. When you feel like your situation is beyond your control, pray and
surrender. Focus on what you can control and let go of what you can’t.
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20. When you’re in a high-pressure situation and the game is on the
line, and everyone is watching you, remember to smile, have fun, and
enjoy it. Life is short; you only live once. You have nothing to lose.
Seize the moment.
In what ways will you choose to be mentally tough?
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2 Responses to "20 Ways to Get Mentally Tough" 
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said this on 12 May 2009 1:51:15 AM EDT
Sir,
Verily, I believe you have conflated two issues - one, "life coach " waffle, which pertains to say something but rather obfuscates and is of little substance; two, religion and work. By bringing "God" into the work place and asking people to pray, you are alienating atheists, heathanshumanists, rationalists, those who are able to make difficult life choices without feeling the need for belief in myths, legends, etc. In any case, ask yourself this: If God exists, do you think He wants to have His name evoked in your marketing spiel? More felicity anon, Dr. Y.U. Thropplenoggin |
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said this on 12 May 2009 6:19:51 AM EDT
Dear John
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