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:
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What are 3 specific things I improved over the past 24 weeks?
(Examples: Mental toughness, pacing strategy, ability to stay focused under fatigue.) - What was a moment where I felt the strongest or most in control?
- What was a challenge I overcame, and how did I handle it?
- 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.
