Hey, this is John Gordon with your positive mindset Monday.

I want to read to you 20 ways to get mentally tough from my book, Training Camp,

what the best do better than everyone else.

Number one, when you face a setback, think of it as a defining moment that will lead to a future

accomplishment. Number two,

when you encounter adversity, remember the best don't just face adversity. They embrace it,

knowing it's not a dead end, but a detour to something greater and better. Number three,

when you face negative people, know the key to life is to stay positive in the

face of negativity, not in the absence of it. After all, everyone will have to overcome negativity

to define themselves and their success. Number four, when you face the naysayers, remember

the people who believed in you and spoke positive words to you.

Number five, when you face critics, remember to tune them out and focus on only being the best

you can be.

Number six, when you wake up in the morning, take a morning walk of gratitude and prayer,

it will create a fertile mind ready for success. I've done this. It's been

a game changer in my life. Number seven, when you fear, trust. Let your faith be greater than your

doubt. Number eight, when you fail, find a lesson in it and then recall a time when you have

succeeded. Number nine, when you head into battle,

visualize success. Number 10, when you're thinking about the past or worrying about the future,

instead, focus your energy on the present moment, then now is where your power is the greatest.

Number 11, when you want to complain,

instead, identify a solution. Number 12, when your own self-doubt, crowd your mind, weed it and replace it with positive thoughts and positive self-talk. Number 13. When you feel distracted, focus on your

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