You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Heroic Chat with Lanny Bassham: Trusting Instead Of Trying
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Feb 12, 2024 Lanny Bassham, an expert in Mental Management®, shares his inspiring journey from being the worst athlete to becoming an Olympic rifle shooter. He discusses the influence of supportive guides and parents, the importance of mental toughness and a winning mindset, the three aspects of the mental management system, the significance of reinforcement in performance, and the role of parents as mental coaches. They also explore the ultimate game and building character.
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Lanny's Start in Rifle Shooting
- Lanny was the worst athlete but found rifle shooting, an Olympic sport focused on stillness, not speed or strength.
- His father made an unused indoor range available and coached him, propelling Lanny to National Junior Champion within 15 months.
Trusting Over Trying in Performance
- Lanny realized top athletes don't try to win but trust their training to execute.
- Mental management involves conscious thoughts controlling harmful ones and a strong self-image, which he learned is key to consistent performance.
Reinforce and Learn Post-Performance
- After an action, evaluate by asking: what did I do right, what did I learn, and what will I do next?
- Reinforce successes to grow self-image and learn constructively from mistakes to improve.