#HWPO

Whenever we’re digging in to a new level of effort to accomplish something big, we tap into an identity. We all have a hard-working, dig deep, laser focused, push further, keep going and get out of my f***ing way identity. What I’ve come to learn is that a lot of us can be sloppy in doing it that we do it reactively or by chance. Whereas truly great (GOAT) athletes have mental/emotional imagery and physical habits that trigger that identity before they put in the work and before they step on the competition floor.

I see this when I watch Mat Fraser. Aka Mr Hard Work Pays Off #HWPO. He is the 4-time champion of the CrossFit Games and going for his 5th win (which will be a first for any athlete). He has the great mix of loving working hard in his gym day in and day out AND amping up for the competition floor.

When I watch him, whether it’s training, interviews or competing, I tap into that part of me. And thinking of him, other athletes and business heros, it’s given me something to reflect on and test. I’ve tested visualization methods, daily habits, sayings, physical movements and more. My goal is to turn it on - quickly and to the core. Being crystal clear on those simple, short things that turn it on QUICKLY means more easily tapping into it, more of the day, regardless of the goal or the circumstance.

I love what I do and I have big dreams to keep the good times rolling.