What are peoples thoughts on, and methods for, staying motivated to train hard for their sports?
I started training in TKD two years ago as a physical challenge. I had never been involved seriously in any sports until then. It's been great, and a real confidence booster, but I have never really excelled at it.
I have decided that I do not want to be just average at the sport, and I know it will take a lot of hours of practice to get there, but to date I haven't put in the hard yards. What mental change do I need to make to go from average to good?
How do elite athletes stay so focused for so long? What drives them?
Is it a unique personality trait, or do they use mental techniques that the average person doesn't?
Anyone know?
Training motivation
I don't think becoming better mentally has to do anything with personal trait. I believe has to do more with desire. Not just I would like to desire, but I am going out to do my best. I am like you when it comes to this kind of situation. However, I try to find a focus/goal in mind to keep me going. I think you just to have a set goal in mind; try to find a real desire that makes you go far. Athletes have a great desire for their sport. Players that want to win, train to win of their best ability. I hope i am not being redundant, but I think as long as you have a desire/goal in mind you will find ways to pull the extra yards.