"I spend a lot of time in my head... I journal a lot. I break down all of my thought processes. I apply a very analytical lens to my own thinking, and I modify it. You can control what you think. You can control how you think. And therefore, you can control who you are."
"Athletes don't just magically create routines and habits. They're supported by coaches who use the principles of behavioral science to set them up for success. That means using techniques to reduce decision fatigue and lower stress."
"The real 'flex' isn't just the medals or the money—it's that every day she can rewire her brain, tune her mindset toward the future she wants and get one step closer to becoming 'the person that me at age 8 would revere.'"
At 22, Eileen Gu is the most decorated freestyle skier in Winter Olympic history with a net worth exceeding $20 million from endorsements while attending Stanford University. She credits her success to a brain-training ritual involving extensive journaling and analytical examination of her thought processes. Gu emphasizes that controlling thoughts and thinking patterns enables control over identity and future outcomes. She leverages neuroplasticity to intentionally rewire her brain daily toward her desired future self. Rather than relying solely on physical training, Gu treats her brain as a coachable component of her sport. Arianna Huffington notes that elite performers use behavioral science principles, including decision fatigue reduction and stress management techniques, to systematically achieve success.
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