Author: crossfitct

COMPTRAIN MINDSET “Everyone makes mistakes. Not everyone owns them.” It can be ever-tempting to blame a failure on an external factor. Yet when we do, we gain nothing. We shirk responsibility, and with that, a learning opportunity. Learning starts with ownership. Recognizing that we can do this better. No one is infallible - we will … Continue reading Wed – 1/4/20

COMPTRAIN MINDSET “The only thing that is different about me, is that I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill.” - Will Smith It’s not about the treadmill.It’s what the treadmill stands for. Will Smith is not a competitive athlete. If he runs 2, 3, 10 miles… he’s still probably going to be highly successful … Continue reading Tues – 31/3/20

CompTrain Mindset “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon SinekWhat defines a leader? Is it promotion, titles, or status? We realize that is not the case.We’ve all met others at some point in our lives that were, title wise, on an identical level. … Continue reading Mon – 30/3/20

CompTrain Mindset "Pain versus Discomfort"There is a common misconception about pain.Pain is not what we feel inside of a conditioning workout, or the tail end of a heavy squat set.Real pain is different.Pain is when we are walking through the garage and step on a nail.Pain is when we lose a limb.Real pain, is when … Continue reading Tue – 31/3/20

COMPTRAIN MINDSET “Let character be your loudest statement.” The football player wears shoulder pads and a helmet.The chef puts on an apron.The accountant brings a suitcase.These are all identifiables that may come to mind when thinking of those individuals. What are yours? Be hard on yourself here. How would others define you?Let character be what … Continue reading Sat – 28/3/20

COMPTRAIN MINDSET “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson There is a difference between one who is “there”, and one who is “being there”. Many of us here are parents. You would understand more than most how being present is everything. A parent can go to their kids’ soccer game, and … Continue reading Fri -27/3/20

COMPTRAIN MINDSET “Every strike brings you closer to your next home run.” - Babe Ruth When you hear the name “Babe Ruth”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?Hall of Fame home run hitter. What is not the immediate reaction, is “all-time strikeout leader”. 1,300 strikeouts. A record for three decades he held. It … Continue reading Thur – 26/3/20

COMPTRAIN MINDSET "All you need are these: certainty of judgement in the present moment, action for the common good in the present moment, and an attitude of gratitude in the present moment for anything that comes your way." - Marcus Aurelius Perception, Good Action, and Gratitude.Written nearly two thousand years ago, these three disciplines apply … Continue reading Wed -25/3/20

COMPTRAIN MINDSET "Pain versus Discomfort" There is a common misconception about pain.Pain is not what we feel inside of a conditioning workout, or the tail end of a heavy squat set. Real pain is different.Pain is when we are walking through the garage and step on a nail.Pain is when we lose a limb.Real pain, … Continue reading Tue – 24/3/20

COMPTRAIN MINDSET “Waste No More Time Arguing What A Good Person Should Be. Be One.” - Marcus Aurelius It isn’t what we say that defines us, but instead what we do. In today’s modern world, opinions flow freely. This is a great thing. Yet with such healthy discussions and debates, comes drama, confusion, and a … Continue reading Mon 23/3/20