What separates athletes from the rest of us? Spoiler: it’s not just genetics or fancy facilities. It’s the way they think, train, and live.

In this powerful, 30 minute episode, we break down the habits and systems that athletes use — and how you can apply them to your own life, no matter your level.

We’ll cover:

🧠 The athlete mindset — training as non-negotiable

📅 Habits and structure — why consistency beats willpower

📊 Feedback and accountability — why no one succeeds alone

🔁 Consistency over motivation — how athletes show up, even on hard days

⚡ Pro athlete examples: Ronaldo, Kipchoge, LeBron, Biles, Hamilton, Kobe & more

👉 Want coaching that helps you live like an athlete — whatever your starting point? Visit www.abperformance.training.

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📋 Action Steps:

1. Pick one athlete habit to apply this week (training, sleep, nutrition, or accountability).

2. Treat it as a non-negotiable, just like brushing your teeth.

3. Track your progress for seven days and reflect on how you feel.

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📚 References

Côté, J., Baker, J. and Abernethy, B. (2007) ‘Practice and play in the development of sport expertise’, Handbook of Sport Psychology, 3, pp. 184–202.

Ericsson, K.A. (2008) ‘Deliberate practice and acquisition of expert performance: A general overview’, Academic Emergency Medicine, 15(11), pp. 988–994.

Gucciardi, D.F., Hanton, S., Gordon, S., Mallett, C.J. and Temby, P. (2015) ‘The concept of mental toughness: Tests of dimensionality, nomological network, and traitness’, Journal of Personality, 83(1), pp. 26–44.

Holliday, B., Burton, D., Sun, G. and Weiss, C. (2008) ‘Goal-setting style and performance in sport’, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 20(3), pp. 379–395.

Schinke, R.J. and Stambulova, N.B. (2017) Athletes’ Careers Across Cultures. London: Routledge.