The 5 characteristics of a motivated athlete

What is the difference between an average athlete and one who is fully committed to their activity? Here are 5 things that indicate whether an athlete is motivated.

1. What time does he arrive for training
   A motivated athlete arrives early for training. Usually, they take the opportunity to start warming up.
2. Her attitude
   It is easy to cheat in training, by not putting in the intensity and concentration necessary for progress, for example. Athletes who are committed to their practice, and driven by the desire to improve, do not have this attitude.
3. His openness to feedback
   To improve, one must be capable of listening to criticism in order to correct one's weaknesses. This receptiveness and modesty characterise those who genuinely want to improve.
4. The questions he asks
   Not only does a motivated athlete listen to criticism, but they ask questions. They take an interest and look for ways to improve.
5. The extra work that he is willing to do
   Many of the great champions across all sports became so because they worked harder than the others, much like Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 who subjects himself to daily physical preparation sessions in addition to his team training, or the rugby player Jonny Wilkinson who used to spend hours practising penalties.

 

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