THIS is what it’s all about – shaping a young person’s life by what you do and how you make him feel. It’s obvious by this young man’s emotional note, Jeff has had a huge impact on his future.
When you look in the mirror and ask how to separate from mediocrity, remember this message. Offer your hand to someone who needs it – it may just be the one hand that changes it all for that person.
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The Navy Seals live by this motto!
In other words, love the pain, invite the pain, ask for more!
“Just do your best” sounds great, but is a cop-out!
No one knows what your best is … including you! You have an unlimited ceiling. Your best was in the past, in the form of personal records, so when you say, “I’m going to do my best,” you’re ultimately telling yourself to repeat what you’ve already accomplished!
Your future best has yet to be seen, and impossible to predict. Instead of doing your best in every workout, training, practice, or game … I want you to strive for BETTER THAN YOUR BEST! Raise your bar past your old best. If you don’t squash your past best today, try again … and again … and again, until you can say, “I’ve done better than my best!” Then, repeat!
The difference between record breakers and people you’ve never heard of, is this exact mindset – they’re unafraid of going beyond what the majority think is possible, mentally and physically. The 1% don’t focus on “what if I don’t achieve it today,” they concentrate on the effort needed to achieve it today.
Never fear stepping beyond the realm of possibility, striving for more than the eye can see. Your mind and self belief will lead you to places once thought unimaginable.
I can’t overemphasize having a detailed, emotional connection to your driving force – your Why! I’m regularly asked how to stay focused and motivated, when it feels impossible to keep fighting. Let me be honest – without a strong Why, you WILL quit! The majority stop, not because of a lack of talent or correct information at their finger tips, but because they didn’t have a powerful enough connection to why they were doing what they were doing.
Fame, fortune, and all the “outside stuff” will fade after a certain amount of pain and struggle hit you! Make your Why bigger than yourself – more important than personal glory. How would your success affect others? Who’s lives are changed because of your hard work and dedication?
I’ve said it many times, and I’ll continue to say it: My Why is my daughter! I wake up before the sun for her – not for her college fund, big house, or car she’ll own … but rather, for the mentality I’m helping create! Whatever she wants, she can have, IF she’s willing to put in the hours and sacrifice her comfort zone! My life revolves around her learned 1% Mindset. I want her to understand, and know deep in her core, that it’s perfectly o.k. to think differently, to want more than most, and to believe that “realistic” is THEIR word!
This quick VIDEO is just the beginning of our growth together!
What are you waiting for? Your opportunity WILL run out if you don’t seize it now! The 99% are waiting for someone to hand it to them, while YOU, the 1%, are willing to take it.
TAKE IT!
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#1PercentChallenge
We challenge you to wake up and attack your day!
@CoachDayne is teaming up with @OhoopsProfessor and @GymRatStatus on Twitter to reward you for separating from average, and proving how sick your are of mediocrity.
From August 15th – September 5th: Using #1PercentChallenge, tweet any of the above accounts between 4:00-5:00 a.m. and say, “I’m up,” … and again between 6:00-7:00 a.m. with a short video clip or picture, proving you put in the work that morning. For every day you participate in the #1PercentChallenge, we’ll put you in the prize pool.
The winner will receive 3 free T-shirts, and the the top three participants will receive 1% Session with Coach Dayne, and exclusive access to #BeatTheProfessors videos and alerts to future promotions. The more days you participate, the more times your name goes in the prize pool, giving you a better chance of winning.
If you’re talking on a level 10, it’s time to start working on a level 10! Wake up, and get a head start on your competition! Remember, use #1PercentChallenge when you tweet one of us.
I LOVE this article!! I found it on Twitter, through coach Heather Stewart (@4evrhoopin). It speaks the truth, with no worry of who’s feelings may get “hurt.” Today’s generation has the most, wants the most, feels entitled to achieving the most … but puts in the least amount of effort than any generation in history. Because of instant access to everything today, the majority of young people believe that success should also be attained instantaneously. THIS is the huge disconnect, mentally. You can Google or YouTube how to create almost anything, but you can’t fast forward the amount of time it’ll take, or the effort and the perseverance needed.
This email was sent to me by a major Division 1 college coach I’m close with – her player sent this to her, declaring a leadership role and a willingness to make this next season one to remember!
Hey Everyone!
It’s August! Which means we will be starting the season soon! Just wanted to let everyone know how excited I am for this coming year and all that we are going to accomplish together. I have been thinking and reading a lot these past few months about mindsets and overall positive energy and would just like to share my thoughts with all of you on what I think will help to make this season great! I would also like to hear any thoughts that any of you may have, your vision so to speak.
Throughout my 3 years in college I have seen a lack of focus and drive, which includes myself by the way. Yeah everyone shows up to practice and “puts in the time” so to speak but how much of this time is truly being used to get better. It’s not like we didn’t have goals as teams, but the focus to attain these goals seems to always slip through our fingers. This year that will be different! Our focus will be sharper, our attitudes will be great so that when me meet obstacles we are able to overcome them. The best part about all of what I am saying is that each and every one of us has a CHOICE! We decide to push each other at every opportunity. We decide to have positive attitudes at every practice! We decide everything in our lives! Yes coaches our are bosses so to speak but still u have a choice to listen and absorb or roll your eyes. Every part of your life is the way it is because of the choices YOU have made! so what will each one of us choose?! A BIG TEN championship or mediocrity. Just remember you control what you think, say, and do! This is what ultimately will give you your success in golf and in life. #choices
Let’s CHOOSE to be GREAT! BEST is our new standard!
I love this! Your “reality” begins and ends with your attitude – how you perceive each situation IS your reality. Your attitude isn’t something that controls you, as many believe … you’re the master! Constructing the attitude that best serves your life is a decision sparked by your Why – your driving force.
What attitude do you need right now to change your situation?
