It’s Game Time
What signifies that you’re ready for action?
For me, when I tuck in my shirt at the gym. It is go-time. Something in my head switches and immediately I am zoned in. Whether I’m at the busiest gym ever, or I’m completely alone. It doesn’t matter.
I have always had some form of “light switch” for when it’s time to go to battle.
For the gym it has been:
specific shoes I only wear when it’s time to train
a specific playlist I listen to to get me pumped either beforehand or during my workout
a specific shirt I love I only wear when I’m focused and ready to put in work
You can also do this with events and situations outside of the gym.
For example:
I will typically listen to the same 2–4 pieces of music when it is time for me to dive into a deep study session
If I am about to write I love brewing a cup of coffee, even if it is decaf
If I’m preparing for a long drive, podcasts will zone me in and prepare me for the mileage to come
I encourage you to find what motivates you to put in the work. To cheat the system and get in the “zone” immediately. If you can think of a few off the top of your head, drop them in the comment section below. I’m always willing to try out new methods.
