EXERCISE #24: The "Success Audit" & Next Goals

Mindset Exercise: The "Success Audit" & Next Goals

This week, you’ll reflect on your progress and set goals with a mindset that supports long-term performance and fulfillment.

Step 1: Conduct a Success Audit

Answer the following:

  1. What are 3 specific things I improved over the past 24 weeks?
    (Examples: Mental toughness, pacing strategy, ability to stay focused under fatigue.)
  2. What was a moment where I felt the strongest or most in control?
  3. What was a challenge I overcame, and how did I handle it?
  4. If I could go back to Week 1, what would I tell myself?

Action: Write these down. Do not rush this. Reflection is a skill, and it’s just as valuable as training.


Step 2: Set Your Next Goal – But Make It Smarter

Now, it’s time to set your next challenge. But this time, use a method that ensures sustained motivation.

Instead of:
“I need to break X time.”
“I have to qualify for X event.”

Try:
“I will train to consistently execute my race plan under fatigue.”
“I will work on sustaining a stronger effort in the final third of races.”
“I will build confidence in my nutrition strategy so I don’t fade late.”

Your next goal should be measurable but not dependent on one single race outcome.


Step 3: Write a “Next Summit” Commitment

Fill in the blanks:

"Over the last 24 weeks, I have grown as an athlete by __________. I am proud of __________. My next challenge is __________, but I will measure success not just by the outcome, but by my ability to __________."

📌 Example:
"Over the last 24 weeks, I have grown as an athlete by improving my ability to execute a race plan. I am proud of my ability to stay mentally locked in during long efforts. My next challenge is qualifying for a championship event, but I will measure success not just by the outcome, but by my ability to stay controlled and push through late-race fatigue."


Final Thought: The Athlete You’ve Become

You are not the same athlete who started this journey. You are sharper, stronger, and more mentally prepared than ever.

But being a driven competitor means knowing that true success is about more than just the finish line.

Take this final week to do something rare in endurance sports:
Celebrate how far you’ve come.
Set your next goal in a way that builds sustainable success.
Commit to measuring success by growth, not just results.

Because that’s how elite athletes keep moving forward—not just chasing the next summit, but learning to enjoy the climb.

EXERCISE #24: The "Success Audit" & Next Goals
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