Steve Backley
Steve Backley
StephenJames Backley OBEis a retired English athlete, who was formerly the world record holder for javelin throwing. During his career, he won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, and two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships...
world want like-you
If you want to continue to be the best in the world, then you have to train and compete like you are second best in the world.
goal focus desire
If you are able to focus unswervingly on your goals, then all that you desire will become yours.
support-you doubt share
Share your aspirations only with those who will support you, not those who will respond with doubt or lack of interest.
dream athlete champion
Athletes who are able to stay completely focused in pursuit of their dreams are the ones that are most likely to become champions.
important firsts steps
The first step is the most important. It is the most crucial and the most effective as it will initiate the direction you have chosen.
done should one-thing
It is one thing to know what should be done, it is another to do it.
obstacles higher ifs
If obstacles are large, jump higher.
motivation fuel action
The thrust of continuous action is the firewood which fuels motivation.
firsts needs action
Just identify the very first physical action you need to take, and do it.
achievement chance uncomfortable
For many, lack of achievement is more a consequence of fear of taking a chance and getting uncomfortable.
mind trying matter
A mind filled with negative thoughts makes you feel miserable and inadequate and will lead to failure after failure no matter how hard you try to succeed.
happens
Like everything in life, it is not what happens to you but how you respond to it that counts.
thoughtful opportunity perspective
Look for solutions, instead of being difficult; be more thoughtful, instead of allowing anger to burn you out. Look at things from a different perspective, embrace change, look out for opportunities and you will feel much more in control.
way-forward creative mind
The way forward is to stop pestering yourself for answers and let it, the creative part of your mind, come up with the solution when the time is right.