Optimal Function

Every elite athlete has psychological training and uses the process of goal setting in order to enhance their performance. Goal setting is used to enhance concentration, build self confidence and to manage time and other resources. (Tony M 1995, page 259)

    While working on this project I  have learned that physical fitness does not come easy. It takes commitment, time, and will power. Without these you can’t obtain physical fitness or maintain it. Physical fitness is not easy to gain nor is it easy to keep it. If it was then everyone would do it, but those who stick to their plan will gain enormous rewards and their life will be significantly better.

Mount Everest SHOULD be Open Many people enjoy climbing mountains. Mount Everest has the highest and tallest peak in the world, standing high at 29,029 feet. Mount Everest is in the young Asian mountain range called The Himalayas. The Himalayas borders China, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Pakistan, and India.

People don't settle for less than what you can achieve .”When you take risks you learn that there is times where you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.” -( Ellen De Generous).There is always the fear that comes along while taking risks, Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, an average person makes along while going on their way climbing the mountain.

How will I know that I am successful in using this strategy or resource? I noticed that SNHU offers a Wellness Center fully equipped with counseling, screening, education and resources for students. I immediately know I am on the right path by how I look and feel! I started bodybuilding and Crossfit in 2013 and love how the discipline effects my mental, emotional and physical bodies. Like any form of discipline, the mind becomes a temper of alchemical transformation where the limitations are pushed beyond perception and forms of creation unfold in a concrete physical matter (i.e., the body). I have started a new 8-week program and readjusted my Master Schedule to include early morning 5-6am workouts to meet the sun and empower my day. I am feeling (although extremely sore) a greater sense of willpower and accomplishment. The physical aspect of creating discipline and willpower works tandem with my mental and intellectual side as it not only provides me more energy but increases mental strength and overall

My philosophy had become, to take risks and go far until you’ve gone far enough. If you continue to ponder about the right decisions, you will squander the opportunities away. However, if you utilize the multifarious ideas you have you can create opportunities for yourself. This is the lesson I learned the hard way, by being recalcitrant before I stultified my ability to write which stagnated my mindset. In conclusion, this is how “Only those who risk going too far can know how far one could go”(Brainy Quotes), can reach their true

Since I have never played a sport or been very athletic; the connections from the book Mind Gym by Gary Mack and lecture are more centered around my academic experiences as an undergraduate college student. In high school I didn’t have to work very hard to do well or succeed at what seemed to be difficult subject matter for my peers. I didn’t study very much, all I had to do was be present in class and listen. I made A’s and B’s with little to no effort. Now as a college student I find myself struggling to no avail. My freshman year I was clearly overconfident in a class that I had mastered in high school and thought that I didn’t need to work as hard, because I had seen the information already. Needless to say I failed

“It's only when you risk failure that you discover things. When you play it safe, you're not expressing the utmost of your human experience”, ("Lupita Nyong'o Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore. Web. 15 Mar. 2015<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/l/lupita_nyongo.html) .

Goal setting involves the athlete creating process and performance goals with an action plan implemented to reach an outcome goals such as winning a championship bike race.  During the rehabilitation and recovery phase, an athlete needs help in sustaining motivation and adherence to the process of physically and mentally recovering from the injury.  Goal-setting and keeping a positive mental attitude is at the foundation of this phase of recovery and is especially important during any setbacks (Weinberg & Gould, 2011, page 457).

The human body is capable of extreme and intense activities that allow us to push our bodies beyond limits. The dedication and determination that these athletes undergo to train their body and to such high-risk conditions is on the rise. The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler, addresses psychological reasoning on how athletes break the limits of ultimate human performance. This book focuses on the psychology of these extreme athletes which helps understand their perspective. Kotler’s book is a reliable source because he is a New York Times best selling author and award winning journalist. It is reasonable to consider him an expert in understanding the human condition because of his graduate degrees and his extensive research on this

My opinion on the matter is this: it’s better to be impulsive than cautious; fortune is female and if you want to stay on top of her you have to slap and thrust. (Machiavelli 136-137)

On the first day, I was at the lowest point mentally when I was doing organizational tasks that were important, but tedious. These included replying to emails, for instance, or deciding where to eat. Noticing a trend on the first day, I tried to pinpoint whether these signified distinct patterns, or whether it was my disorganization that led to a loss of energy. The next day, I woke up 20 minutes earlier than usual, prepped lunch from home, took the GUTS to campus instead of a last minute Uber, and approached tasks with a greater amount of calm than the day before. At the end of the day the results were surprising. I realized that it was not the tasks themselves, but the state of mind that had caused my low energy. As part of my leadership development plan, I would like to focus on building a more regimented work flow that doesn’t force me to react and adapt to ‘crisis’ situations due to a lack of planning. I plan on incorporating a more robust online calendar that brings all my scheduled classes, assignments and out-of-school engagements under one umbrella. In addition to this, I would also like to enroll in meditation and weekly yoga sessions to create a greater sense of mental calm during stressful weeks. While working on the personal side of the problem is imperative, I feel it is also important for me to take more ownership of organizational tasks that I have tended to shy away

I do not think it is practical for us to take actions without regard for the outcome. I find that we always have to take account of the plausible consequences in whether we do. We must take responsibility for our actions, whether it be positive or negative, as our actions hold a weight to them. We must be aware of how our actions may affect ourselves and those around us. In addition, forethought is important to minimize risks for a desired goal. I believe that simply acting without any forethought is a fool hearted decision.

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Risk is not a commodity of which I underestimate. If taken too lightly, risk portends to failure, and to be risk-averse will ultimately lead to death of dreams by omission. My life experience is the sum of a series of genuine, intentional decisions with regards to what is important to my wife and me, and most often keeping the end goal in mind. I love to joke and laugh, however my default mental demeanor is analytical and intellectual. Constantly thinking through circumstances and decisions, I often find myself waiting for wisdom, like a baker waits patiently for his dough to rise. Although, if there is a recipe for discernment, I’ve yet to find it.