One thing I constantly try to engage with my clients on - goals.
Not having them is as bad as having too many, or even conflicting goals.
"I want to drop two wait classes and total elite."
These are conflicting in the short term, but achievable in the longer term. So it's about perspective as well.
First, and foremost, be aware of your goals. Take ownership of them. GET EXCITED ABOUT THEM. If you're not excited then you're going to struggle right off the bat.
Second, you have to get specific about what you want. Sometimes "to get stronger" is enough. But more often than not there has to be something measurable. "I want to squat 600." Good, now we know when we've reached our destination.
Third, you have to be singularly focused. Chase two rabbits, catch none. Find that ONE THING that you're after and don't let anything get in your way when it comes to training.
When I was competing, my only goal was to become as strong as possible. It didn't matter what I weighed, where I had to compete, how much shit hurt, etc. Every decision I made was put through the filter of, "Will this make me stronger?"
If the answer was yes, I did it. If the answer was no, I didn't. Easy enough, right?
Awareness. Specificity. Singular Focus.
