No one becomes an elite sportsperson on talent alone. It
takes passion, commitment and attitude to make it to the top.
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or entrepreneur, there’s
a lot you can learn from the world’s elite athletes. By emulating the
techniques they use to push ahead, win gold and shatter records, it’s possible
for anyone to be on their way to accomplishing the remarkable.
Athletes at the top of their game understand all about successful
goal-setting. This is what they do:
Adopt concrete goals
that aim toward excellence: Elite athletes are very specific about what
they want to achieve, right down to the split-second. By developing your own
set of specific, long-term goals you can achieve success in any aspect of your
life – whether you want to a promotion or to complete a specific project.
Design a training
regime, engage coaches and expand your expertise: Athletes are continuously
training and expanding their programme to include new challenges – but they
never do it alone. Find a mentor you admire, listen to their advice and
incorporate it into achieving your goals.
Keep a log of your
efforts and outcomes: The best athletes don’t simply create goals; they
also rigorously measure how they are tracking to achieve them. Make note of all
the actions you take to achieve your personal goals and measure the pay-off
received from each one.
Take the long view: Each
competition an elite athlete participates in helps them reach their long-term
goals. By being tactical about what projects, jobs and roles you take on you
can help ensure each one is a step towards achieving your long-term goals.
