Words that sabotage your progress

Victor Hugo said, “People do not lack strength; they lack will.”
I couldn’t agree more.

I have seen so many people destroy their own will, or mindset, through speaking weak words that arise weak thinking.

Ed Coan talked a lot about this at his recent Powerlifting seminar. He would not allow any negative words to be spoken by anyone there, especially prior to a lift.

Like wise, at the Cave, I don’t allow any weak or negative expressions, like:

• I have never been good at_________
• I’ve always been uncoordinated
• I’ll try to _______________
• But I have never used that much weight before
• I might be there if _________________
• If I can, I will _____________
• I have always had a weak ____________
• I didn’t sleep all night
• I didn’t eat all day

Disclaimer, I don’t give a rip about your free speech during a training session.

It doesn’t cover whining or excuse-making.

Just shut up and lift!