The Winning Trap: Top Athletes On Why Focusing on Results Is Impacting Your Performance!

Most athletes and high performers are taught to focus on winning—but that mindset can actually hold you back. When you become too outcome-focused, you create pressure, fear of failure, and lose control over your performance.Top athletes and coaches emphasize something different: focus on the process, the daily habits, and the small steps you can control. That’s where real growth, consistency, and mental strength are built.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated despite working hard, this shift in mindset might be exactly what you need to perform better—not just in sports, but in life.#EnduranceRunning #MarathonTraining #InjuryPrevention #SustainableFitness #ConsistencyWins🔔 80% of you haven’t subscribed yet—help this content reach more people who can benefit from this by Subscribing! 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒You can contact Floris Gierman by visiting https://extramilest.com/Podcast Episode - https://youtu.be/GHkOIqh0dAgYou can contact Antoni James by visiting https://www.instagram.com/antonikindler/?hl=enPodcast Episode - https://youtu.be/GHkOIqh0dAgYou can contact Courtney McQueen by visiting https://runlikeagirl.ca/Podcast Episode - https://youtu.be/XkrKtLhSm7kYou can connect with Shannon Thompson by visiting https://sweetperformances.wordpress.com/about-shannon/Podcast Episode - https://youtu.be/P-pml4wNsLkYou can connect with Jerry Ziak by visiting https://forerunners.ca/member/jerry-ziak/ Podcast Episode - https://youtu.be/NZTnKO0lg_UBooks You Might Be Interested In:📚  "Running Breakthroughs: Transform Your Running and Life: Proven Lessons from World-Class Athletes, Experts, and Recreational Runners" by Floris Gierman - https://amzn.to/4s6uUI4📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv📚  "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN 🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...