Break the Beam: A Mindset Mastery
In the quiet moments between client sessions, I recently found myself captivated by "Simone Biles Rising" on Netflix. Aly Raisman's reflection on her and Simone's pre-performance mantra – "break the beam" – got me thinking. It's a visceral image: punching the beam, landing with unwavering force, sticking the dismount and a metaphor for mental fortitude as much as physical prowess.
And it sparked a question, a profound "hmmm?" within me. What if we applied this same fierce determination, this "break the beam" mentality, to the less visible, but equally formidable, obstacles in our lives? What if we dared to break the fear that paralyzes us? What if we shattered the insidious whispers of doubt? What if we dismantled the strongholds that confine us to a fraction of our potential? What if we severed the ties that bind us to the past, preventing us from embracing the future we deserve?
Instead of shrinking from these internal challenges, what if we chose to punch through them, to land squarely on the other side, and stick the landing of our most audacious dreams?
The inevitable "how" arises. How do we cultivate this mental resilience?
Simone’s coach Laurent Landi offered a potent insight after Simone's masterful beam routine in the 2024 Olympics: "Beam, it’s not technical. It’s just whoever is solid mentally. She KNOWS what to do. She KNOWS how to handle herself on that event.”
The beam, like any challenge we face, isn't conquered solely through technical skill or external strategies. It begins within. It starts with mindset. Our beliefs about ourselves – our self-narrative – shape our thoughts, influence our emotions, dictate our actions, and ultimately, determine our outcomes. This is the bedrock of transformational coaching.
This transformation isn't just about achieving external success; it's about excavating the authentic self beneath layers of conditioning and self-doubt.
So, I pose a crucial question: What do you believe about yourself? Not the curated version you present to the world, but the quiet truth you hold within.
Do you genuinely believe you are capable? Determined? Intelligent? Beautiful in your unique essence? Loving? Honest? Worthy of abundance? Creative? Deeply loved? Courageous? Magnificent? Radiant? Confident in your power?
If the answer to any of these isn't a resounding, unequivocal YES, then let's embark on a journey of dismantling the mindset that holds you captive. Let's break the beam of your self-imposed limitations, together. Let's cultivate the mental fortitude to not just survive, but thrive. Let's empower you to stick the landing of a life lived on your own terms, a life of purpose, power, and unapologetic joy.
