Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else

Chapter 17. Mental Zoom Focus

1. "First, ask one question. Each day when you wake up in the morning ask the question, "What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?" Then each day take action on those three things.

2. "Second, say no and yes. My friend once told me, "If the devil can't make you bad, he'll make you busy." He reminded me that we need to stop scattering our energy and wasting our time on trivial things that have nothing to do with our vision and goals and start saying yes to our priorities and to what truly matters. Each day we must make choices, and those choices include saying no to some people and opportunities so that we can say yes to the greater work we are meant to do.

3. "Third, tune out distractions. Don't listen to what others say about you. After all, we don't talk this game, we play it. Tune out the distractions and zoom-focus on what you need to do every day to be your best. Do your talking on the field. Don't compare yourself to others. Don't look at the depth chart. Don't listen to the naysayers. Every day, focus on continuous improvement and getting better.

"And the last piece of advice about being mentally zoom-focused is something that we'll talk about after practice. Right now I have to get ready and you need to finish your workout. I'll see you in my office later," he said as he pointed to Martin and ...