The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabe Lanny Bassham: The Man Behind With Winning in Mind
Apr 6, 2016
Lanny Bassham, an Olympic gold medalist and author of "With Winning in Mind," discusses his journey from a struggling athlete to a champion. He shares insights on overcoming mental blocks, particularly during the 1972 Olympics, leading him to develop effective mental management systems. Lanny emphasizes the importance of passion, opportunity, and mental mastery as essentials for elite performance, and critiques the undervaluation of mental training. He urges parents to play a pivotal role in building self-image and reveals how champions thrive by clustering together.
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From Worst Kid To Olympic Team
- Lanny Bassham started as the worst athlete in school and found shooting because it didn't require height or speed.
- He rose through college, joined the Army Marksmanship Unit, and earned an Olympic team spot by training full-time.
Choke Led To System For The Middle Game
- After choking at the 1972 Olympics Lanny interviewed gold medalists for two years to study the 'middle game.'
- Defining optimum thoughts before/during/after actions gave him mental consistency and led to world and Olympic titles.
Opening Ceremony: Emotional And Overwhelming
- Lanny recalls the opening ceremony as emotionally intense and physically draining due to long waits.
- He felt weak-kneed walking with teammates and found the second time easier because of familiarity.
