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FIRS Speed Skating World Championships in Haining 直前なのに、なぜ今？と誰もが感じると思いますが、Luigino Racing がホームページで Joey Mantia の Luigino 離脱を発表、彼の今後の動向に注目が集まるところです。
I Just Cant Do Itby Joey Mantia (Aug. 26, 2009) Someone messaged me on facebook and inquired how they can get rid of the 'i can't do it' mind set, which is a problem that many talented athletes have, so i'm going to tackle this by being blunt.Occasionally the words 'I can't do it' have truth behind them- if someone trys to convince me that i could go out and beat usain bolt in a foot race tomorrow, despite my confident air, I'm going to say that i cant do it. The difference is, in my mind, there's nothing i can't do EVENTUALLY... so i don't have any kind of fear putting everything i have into training for something; I'm not afraid to commit, and more importantly, im not afraid to win. If you're a talented athlete that is always battling with yourself, saying i can't, you're wrong, you should just start saying what you mean- "im afraid." You're afraid of putting every ounce of effort into training for something and losing - or - you're afraid of reaching the top and not knowing what to do once you get there. More often than not, it's the first one. Nobody wants to lose, especially when they've dedicated everything they have to something, however, the reality of athletics is that it WILL happen. There's not a single athlete in the world that will go undefeated every time they compete, whether that be at practice or in competition. Yes, I'm afraid to lose, but that fear doesn't own me, it fuels me. * LOSING AND FAILING ARE NOT THE SAME THINGS * failing is what you're doing when you give up... its what you're doing when you cower in the face of adversity and look for excuses of why you CANT- of why you'll NEVER BE ABLE TO. Losing is something that the motivated use to become stronger; it is a temporary place that you will find yourself at from time to time... but it's not the end of the world. Some are afraid to succeed because this sets high expectations that they are afraid they can't live up to in the future. If this sounds like you, MAN UP, put your big boy undies on and step up to the plate. There are people who would kill to have the talent you have and you're throwing it away because your fear has destroyed you and your confidence. Mike tyson once said, "Fear is your best friend or your worst enemy. It's like fire. If you can control it, it can cook for you; it can heat your house. If you can't control it, it will burn everything around you and destroy you." There is so much truth to this quote. Fear is a natural thing... It's how you deal with that fear that makes or breaks an athlete. Randy couture has a very interesting way of convincing his mind that fear is not fear at all, but simply excitement. The characteristics of the 2 are identical- sweaty palms, increased heart rate, anxiety, jitters, etc... No one has the power to change your thoughts more than yourself. So in closing, my answer to the question is this: Figure out what you're afraid of, accept it, and use it to your advantage. EVERYONE has fear. Everyone fears not getting their drivers licence when they're young, but eventually, those people who failed their first 12 times are out there on the road driving right next to you because they were persistent and didnt give up. Make your mind believe that fear is a positive thing and if it doesn't believe you, trick it into thinking that its simply excitement. if you haven't read 'a legend in your own mind' its a decent blog that kind of goes hand and hand with this one... What I See Is What You Get: I Just Cant Do It Not Meant To Offendby Joey Mantia (Aug. 29, 2009) Anonymous said...This is a comment on my last blog and although there is some truth to the things they say, it's kind of the attitude you're going to run across from that person that often says, "I can't." I agree that no one should be looked down upon for results; if i do that, i wasn't really aware of it- sorry. I'm not sure what the pedastool comment refers to, but i know confidence plays a big roll in what i do; some take that the wrong way. First, yes talent and genetics play a vital role in any kind of physical activity. Are they enough to 'get you to the top?' NO. Even if they did get you to the top, could they alone keep you there? NO. I know this because athletes with tremendous amounts of talent get beat all the time. Now, I'll be the first to admit how lucky i was to grow up in a town that that housed one of the best teams in the nation, coached by, in my eyes, the greatest coach in the world. I never claimed to have done anything that has led to my successes alone, I would imagine its very difficult without a good teacher. Hard work, sacrifice, and mental strength are not imperative to become victorious, they just make it easier. Theres a line in the quote that says, "The vast majority of people that try aren't trying enough or the right way, but there are a lot of people that work their bag off and will do everything in their power to win but at the end of the day will always come up short." It's true that most people don't train enough, nor correctly, nor do they have a good teacher, however, this doesn't mean that they will 'always' come up short. I know it sounds like a broken record, but when you believe something, you believe it; if you want something bad enough, you will find a way to get it. I never set out as a little kid saying, "I want to be a world champion speed skater." I didn't know such a thing even existed, i just know that i really liked to skate and for some reason, i liked working harder than anyone else on my team; this escalated into success in the long run. I don't mind comments like this on my blog, they get me thinking. The only thing i can bring to the table are my experiences. I can only give you my opinion on the things i see, and the things i use, and the way i think. In closing, the person says that to only include results in sports goals is very fleeting; i disagree. Ultimately, your highest sports goals are where you want to end up in the long run... for competitors these include things like: winning regionals, winning nationals, placing at worlds, winning worlds, etc. For those who do skating for fitness and for fun, the goals will often not be result oriented; things like: lose 5 lbs, skate 10 miles without stopping, etc. If your long term goal isn't to achieve a certain placement eventually, then most of the things in my blog don't really apply to your situation; you're just skating because you like it and you're having fun doing it... and there is nothing wrong with that. If your goals in skating are to be the best liked athlete and be a good sport, then these are a lot less like sport goals and a little more like humanitarian goals. 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だいすけ 2009/09/16 17:39 |
エー！、そうですか、では？とさせて頂きます。 |
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