It’s not just a cliché: how you practice is how you play. If a sprinter never runs full speed during training, there’s no way she’ll do her best during competition. If a violinist only plays scales during practice, there’s no way he’ll be ready to play a symphony with an orchestra. There’s a reason that “just going through the motions” is a negative thing.

How we train is how we perform.
Practice *all* skills with purpose.

What is true for physical skills is true for mental skills as well. Just as a marathoner who “goes through the motions” won’t be prepared to run the full 26.2 miles, a performer who goes through the motions with their mental training won’t be prepared for the psychological challenges they’ll face. The best preparation for those challenges is to practice those skills with purpose and precision.

Winning isn’t about finishing in first place. It isn’t about beating the others. It is about overcoming yourself. – Kílian Jornet

Arete performance can support you in your mental skills practice. Whether in sport, academics, or artistic performance, we’ll work with you to develop the skills you need. Pulling from our research and experience we’ll team with you to develop your tailored plan.

Arete Performance Consulting services include

• Working with and supporting your other coaches, nutritionists, and trainers
• Coach-performer sessions
• On site sessions, integrating mental skills practice into physical drills & practice
• Video review sessions
• Mindfulness training
• Individual coaching & skills development
• And much more

Contact us today to begin your individualized consultation.