Can You Build Mental Toughness? Mental Skills Training for Athletes

The video discusses strategies to develop mental toughness in sports, drawing from personal experiences in baseball. Key methods include meditating on success and failure, using positive self-talk, making positive comparisons, facing challenges, and developing swagger. The importance of gaining experience through practice is emphasized to build confidence and resilience over time.

How did the speaker feel when they first started playing Division One baseball?

What are some ways to get mentally tougher over time?

What is the significance of visualizing both success and failure according to the speaker?

How can positive self-talk impact an athlete's performance?

How can comparing oneself to successful athletes help in building confidence?

What role does facing challenges play in developing mental toughness?

What are some examples of challenges athletes can face to improve their mental toughness?

What does the speaker mean by 'general swagger' in athletes?

Why is experience important for mental toughness according to the speaker?

What advice does the speaker give for athletes who struggle with self-doubt?