Visualizing Failure vs. Success (2:00 Drill #36)

Your questions return this week! We’re talking about visualizing failure vs success, talking with kids about hard work, bench presses, knowing when to quit, and a bunch more. To get your question in the cue, send Patrick a DM on IG. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick Question About: 01:50 - Making sure our professional ladder is up against the right wall. 07:30 - Knowing if quitting something is the right move. 09:40 - Ensuring fitness is a priority when work is overwhelming. 13:20 - Why CrossFit doesn’t include more bench pressing. 15:18 - Passing judgement on someone’s love of the gym. 19:35 - Visualizing failure vs success. 22:30 - Understanding strength endurance. 25:20 - Being competitive in CrossFit as an ectomorph. 26:45 - Helpful cues & phrases for coaching a longer metcon. 29:25 - Using tone to avoid complaining. 30:20 - Talking with kids about hard work. 33:00 - Building a positive environment from scratch. 34:45 - Doing everything at a gym vs starting my own gym. 40:00 - Encouraging kids to have a curious competitor mindset. // About Us: 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding. // About Us: 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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