The High Performance Podcast E169 - Mat Fraser, CrossFit legend: Being disciplined when no one is watching
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Dec 23, 2022 Mat Fraser, a retired CrossFit legend and five-time Games champion, shares his remarkable journey from overcoming a serious injury to achieving athletic greatness. He emphasizes the vital role of discipline, especially when no one is watching, and reflects on how diverse childhood experiences shaped his work ethic. Mat discusses the significance of self-motivation and mental strategies in sports and life, while also addressing the identity challenges post-competition. Throughout, he advocates for kindness, commitment, and the importance of personal happiness over external opinions.
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Parental Influence
- Matt Fraser's parents, both athletic champions, instilled a strong work ethic in him.
- Despite their different approaches, both emphasized the importance of consistent effort, regardless of recognition.
Encourage Variety, Enforce Commitment
- Encourage children to explore diverse activities, rather than specializing early.
- Require them to finish commitments, even if they dislike the activity, but then offer freedom.
Value of Bad Experiences
- Trying various activities helps discover both preferences and dislikes.
- Negative experiences are valuable; they teach what qualities to seek and avoid in the future.
