Nobody’s perfect, and the fact of the matter is that we all make mistakes. Some mistakes you don’t regret because they made you the type of athlete you are right now. But others will turn your life completely upside down. So it’s okay to make mistakes. But we have a responsibility to always recover and learn from our mistakes. 

However, this is not to say that athletes should not try and seek perfection. Of course, we want to be the best we possibly can be. But it’s about recognizing that we will make mistakes and being open to learning from those mistakes. 

 Listen to Lewis talk about the most common mistakes he sees athletes make and how they can learn from their mistakes and move on faster.

 [06:05] Introduction

[08:58] The Consequences of Lacking Structure in Your Training

[12:04] Focusing on Outcomes and Results Far Too Much

[14:03] When Failure Becomes Fatal

[16:04] Stop Overanalyzing Your Performances

[17:22] Listening to Too Many People is Never a Good Idea

[21:43] The Cons of Not Setting Long-Term Goals

[23:15] Why You Need to Start Investing in Your Body and Mind

[26:54] Overtraining: How Much is Too Much

[29:23] High Expectations

[30:58] Not Having a Purpose in What You’re Doing 

[34:20] Why You Must Let Go of the Need to Be Perfect 

[36:00] A Negative Approach to Life 

[38:32] Parting Thoughts 

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