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In high-performance sports, your mind is either your greatest engine or your heaviest anchor. Most athletes spend their lives in an Anticipatory Attitude—expecting a specific result, fearing the pain of the next interval, or worrying about the "what ifs" of race day.

But there is another way.

In this video, I break down the profound difference between Anticipatory and Acceptance Attitudes in training. As a 9-time US National Champion, I’ve found that the "Acceptance" mindset is the single most powerful tool I have to unlock my full potential. Instead of bracing for the "hit," I’ve learned how to sit with the effort and accept the reality of the training session as it unfolds.

In this deep dive, we explore:

The Trap of Anticipation: How "looking ahead" creates mental friction and wasted energy.

The Power of Acceptance: Why embracing the current moment (even when it’s painful) allows for higher power output.

Practical Application: How I use this mindset during my hardest track sessions on the LeMond.

Goal Alignment: How an Acceptance mindset actually helps you reach your long-term goals faster by improving your daily execution.

This isn't just "positive thinking"—it’s a tactical psychological shift used by the world’s most elite performers.

I want to know: Do you find yourself bracing for the pain before a workout, or can you sit in the middle of it? Let’s talk about the mental game in the comments.

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