The Elite Performance Podcast How The Special Forces Taught Me To Make Hard Things Feel Easy | Elite Performance Podcast #81
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Sep 2, 2025 Life's challenges aren't the problem; it's how we perceive them. A mindset shift from expecting ease to embracing difficulty can lead to personal growth. Short-term goals can hinder performance, while a focus on long-term objectives fosters resilience. The importance of humility and internal motivation in overcoming self-imposed barriers is paramount. Performance coaching can guide individuals toward clarity and success, making growth a continuous journey filled with opportunities for learning.
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Bootcamp Rewires How You See Hardship
- Itamar recounts being woken during advanced unit boot camp and told, "You fucking love this," to reframe hardship as desired.
- That ritual taught him to welcome challenges so they fuel motivation instead of draining energy.
Anchor Practice To A Clear Target
- Set a clear target to make challenging practice feel purposeful and manageable.
- Use that goal to turn obstacles into steps toward the outcome you want.
Short-Term Wins Limit Long-Term Growth
- Chasing short-term wins limits growth because you play easier games to protect your ego.
- That defensive focus stalls progress and reduces willingness to learn from loss.
