Resistance and Breakthrough Points

The “zone”--allegedly where the maestro conducts a perfect symphony. In the world of performance, there is a popular term: "the zone." According to the theory, when you are in the zone everything comes together like a maestro directing a perfect symphony. But in my experience true zone performances are elusive. Belief in the need to find the zone is a type of perfectionist thinking that can create expectations that actually increase pressure. You do not have to be perfect as you compete and do not need all the skills known to man to breakthrough and reach your competitive potential. Thinking that you do is a sure way to erode your confidence and keep you seeking for answers you will never find. Momentum Your performance goals and dreams hinge on your ability to develop and build forward momentum. By momentum I mean your ability to produce results with consistency. Have you ever experienced big wins, followed by bad losses? If this pattern repeats over time, it will cause you to question your ability, which in turn will hinder the chances of building positive momentum on a consistent basis. Within any performance, there are bumps in the road. There are momentum shifts...