Mental Edge Monday

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Skip Flanagan
April 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Mental Edge Monday

Hey everyone,

As we approach the finish line of the season, semester, or personal training goal, there’s one phrase I want you to lock in:

“How you finish says everything about your standard.”

We’ve all seen it — the slump at the end. The burnout. The complacency. The “good enough” mindset.
But champions? They don’t know where the finish line is…so they keep going.

Whether you’re leading your team, fighting through injury, grinding on late-night homework, or pushing through one more workout, this is the time to double down.

Here’s how to finish strong, mentally and physically:

Recommit to the Mission

Ask yourself:

  • Why did I start this?

  • What do I want to walk away proud of?

  • What would the best version of me do right now?

  • What do I want my legacy to look like?

Write down your answers. Put them somewhere visible — locker, water bottle, journal. Let that mission drive your daily choices.

WIN the Day

We use the acronym WIN a lot:

What’s Important Now?

Every day, make it your job to identify the one thing that moves you closer to your finish line.
Get it done. No excuses. Small wins stack into strong finishes.

Master the Inner Game

When fatigue sets in, your brain starts whispering sweet lies…”it’s going to be easy, just finish up and get it over with…”

Catch those thoughts. Challenge them. Replace them with:

✅ “I’ve come too far to quit.”
✅ “I finish what I start.”
✅ “I rise when it’s hard.”

Recover with Purpose

Finishing strong isn’t just about going harder. It’s about being smarter.

  • Dial in your sleep.

  • Fuel your body right.

  • Use active recovery, mental resets, and breathwork.

  • Take pride in being a pro about your recovery.

TIPS WITH SKIP

Coach’s Corner

  • Spotlight effort over outcomes.

  • Share stories of resilience and growth.

  • Set the tone: “We don’t let up. We finish with fire.”

Team Culture: Mindset

Team culture is built in the way we close, not just how we begin.

Final Thought:

Anyone can start strong.
The great ones? They’re remembered for how they finish.

So whether it's your last rep, last at-bat, last game, or last week of class — bring your best.

Let the finish be your legacy.

Stay locked in,
Skip
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