This article by Bruce E. Brown of Proactive Coaching presents the championship principle of mental toughness, drawing on excerpts from Compete – 13 Traits of Elite Competitors. It explains why mentally tough competitors are priceless to teams, how to recover from mistakes, and what body language communicates to teammates and opponents. It is from the Proactive Coaching Life Lessons #2 collection.
Introduction
Championship Principle: Mental Toughness
Title: "Show no weakness"
Center Piece of the Story: Unbreakable Spirit, overcoming mistakes, body language
Written by: Excerpts from Compete – 13 Traits of Elite Competitors - Bruce Brown
"Mental toughness is spartanism with the qualities of sacrifice, self denial, and dedication. It is fearlessness and it is love." Vince Lombardi