Unleash Your Inner Champion: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Victory in Mindset

G-R-I-T

Yes, the fine grains that are embedded in your pores from a hot, windy and dusty day well spent with horses and cattle.

And also, the deep push to dig in and conquer your mind when it tries to take you down the wrong road.

Champions are not just on the top of the podium, they are also found daily right amongst you, winning at the game of mindset.

I entered a team roping the other day and did not rope well.

I always expect the most from myself but that day, I was expecting too much for the circumstances.

I had not roped live cattle since last fall.

I was roping on a horse I had never entered on before. He is a good one, I was just not used to him.

The cattle were great.

My rope felt good.

It was windy.

There were people watching- including Al; He’s my biggest supporter yet I worry most about letting him down.

Pride and ego get involved when you miss too many in a row.

Then your mind starts beating you up and telling you negative and mean things.

Then you feel your face get hot and everything gets worse.

Until you stop.

A kind and knowing word from a wise friend who has been there.

She just knows.

No judgement, just encouragement.

These are your people.

Find them.

A talk with God.

You get off and rope the dummy.

Reset.

Get a better start, rope fast, turn and handle your steer, stop the clock…

YES!!

Now what is so hard about that??

And then the day suddenly turns around.

I won that day.

Nope! I did not win any money or prizes.

But I won.

I found the fun.

Realized why I was really there.

Overcame the bad start and negative mindset.

Fought past the fear and embarrassment of judgement of others (but mostly myself).

Ended roping well.

And left with laughs, smiles, hugs and great memories made with friends, good horses, beautiful weather and time well spent.

No matter what you are going through today,

You are a winner!

Start by putting your pride, ego, and fear aside.

Next speak kindly to yourself,

Then focus on the basics and just start.

Speak only positive, to, and about yourself and all things around you.

One step and then the next.

You can do this.

I believe in you!

Now it’s your turn.