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Gabby Franco shares 5 Mindset tips and tricks for building your competitive edge.
Everyone who has competed at least once, whether for fun or professionally, has felt the stress of the competition. Some show it physically by sweating more than normal, showing abnormal facial expressions, excessive hands and leg movement, etc. Some people show signs of stress by being easily irritated. Sometimes people even talk to themselves.
A negative or incompetent attitude can reveal your hidden weaknesses to other competitors. You can ultimately affect your ability to overcome challenges and win by allowing yourself to be defeated psychologically. On the flip side, a positive mindset coupled with a winning attitude can have just the opposite effect.
Most people wonder how I maintain my focus and keep my concentration during a high-stress competition like you see on History Channel’s Top Shot. Well, here’s my secret; all of you should know that years ago while doing Olympic shooting I had doctors and psychologists that taught me certain concentration techniques, which I’ve mastered through years of practice. Here’s a few for you to try…
Don’t try to hide your feelings. At the end of the day, you are only lying to yourself. Once you recognize the problem (nervousness), allow your body and mind to find a solution.
Every time you inhale and exhale, you’re allowing more oxygen into your body. Breathing properly can directly reduce stress, help you relax your muscles and allow your brain to think more efficiently.
Many people take competition way too seriously; they lose the real meaning of sportsmanship. Remember to have fun and keep learning.
Instead of thinking how nervous you feel, think about the technique and what you are about to do.
Visualization is your best tool as a competitor. Visualize your performance; imagine what you want to happen.
So, there you have it. I hope these tips and tricks help you with your competitive edge and training. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement debuting my new shooting manual soon, too!
As always, leave any comments and ask any questions using the comment field below and I will try to reply to them promptly.
A former Venezuelan National Champion and Olympian (Sydney 2000), Gabby Franco is a Professional Firearms Instructor, USPSA competitor and “Top Shot All-Star.” As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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