The mindset of winners

When you look at the high-achievers in this world be it in sports or in business, study their mindset. Winning begins with mindset.
'I'm going to be #1...'
'I'm going there to win not just any medal, but to win a gold medal...'
'I'm going to make an indelible impact...'
'I'm going to solve a problem that can affect the quality of lives of more than a billion people...'
...and so on.
They have amazing clarity, discipline and focus. They are hungry to 'win' regardless of major setbacks, the pain of training, oppositions and against all odds. They never give up on the single thing they can fully control- their mindset. It is amazing to observe the things that our physical body is capable if our mind is fully behind it.

Below is a link of a touching story of an Olympian, that shows just how important and powerful mindset is;

Why I like Gymnastics Strength Training developed by Coach Sommer

"Gymnastics Strength Training is a system of exercise which utilizes the body's own resistance to build world class levels of strength, power, agility, balance and mobility."

GymnasticBodies program is not only proven successful with elite athletes but with adult fitness populations that are beginners and wish to make a real change in their bodies. This gives you and I hope. The purpose of the program is to help you develop strong core, make you lean and evenly muscular, and have powerful mobility. Like practical Stoicism where daily consistent practice is key to your success, GymnasticBodies program requires learning through consistent work and training to see incredible gains. Most beginners can master the core curriculum in 3-4 years, and you can begin today with the 4 week GB Fundamentals Online Course to make sure you start out correctly in your Gymnastic Strength Training journey.

To learn more about the program from Coach Sommer, listen to the interview on, The Tim Ferris Show below:

 

 

We're not in control of our physical body

The stoic thinker knows that we're not in control of our physical body. We're in control of our mind but not our physical body. So the reality is, we don't have control over when sickness, disease or illness will strike and when they do- it usually catches us by unwelcome surprise. But we do have control of our perceptions and response about the thing (the health problem) that has happened. Hence the saying, "pain is inevitable; suffering is optional". 
While we don't control our physical body, we do have control over the choices we make for our health and well being. Making better choices can increase the chance of longevity and functioning well until ripe old age. The choices range from but not limited to doing regular exercise on a weekly basis, staying away from refined sugar or processed foods, to being in commune with nature frequently for good mental health. Our lifestyle habits contribute heavily on the outcome of our health now and in the future.
Today, as I normally would, began the day with 2 organic eggs for breakfast cooked with olive oil (or coconut oil) sunny side up, 1 whole imported Australian tomato, 1 spoonful of coconut oil, handful of macadamia nuts, 2 softgels of krill oil (omega-3 fatty acids), and 1 capsule of probiotic. For lunch, I visited one of my favourite cafe in Singapore, Cedele. I ate the "choose your own salad" (I went with chicken breast, quinoa, chic peas, lettuce, egg plants, sweet potato, broccoli, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar). Had a grass fed ribeye steak for dinner with broccoli and carrot on the side. For desert- Plane organic yogurt with organic raspberries and blueberries. See picture below :)

Healthy homemade desert by The Stoic Thinker