Rep the Force

Hey TAH Titans,

Hope everything's going well as we move into May!

May you find the force… but how?

Week Theme:

The Top 5 Mental Performance Exercises Every Athlete Needs

Weekly Info:

Sometimes being “the mental guy” feels like using a Jedi mind trick.

To some, mental performance seems mysterious, unreachable or abstract.

To others, it’s second nature, an unconscious edge they know they’ve got.

How is that possible?

Why do some athletes shut it down while others say, “Tell me more!”

I think about this a lot like Star Wars. Some have the Force. Some don’t.

Except in our world, anyone can have it… if they train for it.

Luke Skywalker didn’t automatically know how to wield the Force.

Even with the gift, he needed reps, coaching, and experience.

That’s where Yoda came in.

And that’s where this week’s episode comes in! We’ve done 100 podcast reps so far. Now we’re sharing the Top 5 Mental Performance Exercises that every athlete can use to tap into their power.

Exclusive Exercise: Rep the Force

Mental strength isn’t magic.

Like your swing or shot, it’s built through intentional repetition.

If you want to wield it, you’ve got to train it… again and again.

Exclusive Action Tools:

Here are three places outside of game time to get in your mental reps:

1. Practice

   I know. Duh, Gabe. But seriously, this one’s overlooked. Sometimes we lose sight of the most obvious place to train the mind.

2. School or Work

   These are performance spaces too. Use the same mental tools you’d apply in sport, plug and play.

3. At Home, “Chilling”

   Yes, take breaks. But also use those moments to rehearse mentally. Whether it’s visualization, journaling, or mindset resets, this is a great time to recharge while still getting reps.

In Action:

I recently stopped by a well-known wrestling facility in Iowa. After a couple attempts, I finally got in to chat with the coaches.

One of the brothers was in, saying how we might collaborate.

Then the other, “the guy,” “the boss,” “the owner,” walked in. His presence was clear.

He said, “I usually handle any mental stuff with our guys, but we’ll talk and see.”

Respect to the bear in the room. I could tell, this guy has reps. Specific, battle-tested reps. A true Jedi in his field.

But that’s the point. Whether it’s my lens or his, mental training comes down to consistent, high-quality reps.

Closing:

May the Fourth be with you, and may you realize that mental performance isn’t a mystery, it’s a muscle.

We all have access to the Force.

But only those who rep it with intention can truly harness it.

Level up,

Gabe

P.S. Check out our guest blog on Brightn this week about mental reps and journaling—another powerful way to build your Jedi skillset.