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Athletic inertia keeps seniors on the sidelines. We use tools from Gary Mack’s Mind Gym to give ourselves permission to win.
Today we are looking at how to avoid the "All-or-Nothing Trap". In this module, we cover the difference between Performance Goals and Outcome Goals and how to use these two goal types to live our best life in our third act of our own hero's journey.
Give Your Inner Athlete Permission
Give Your Inner Athlete Permission
Why not be an athlete? The theme of Mind Gym: “An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence” – why can’t that be for all of us? Now’s the time in this third act of our lives to give ourselves permission to win.
Below are some fun and inspirational resources to help your Hero’s Journey.
Field Manual - Print Out Reminders for the Fridge or Gym Bag
Field Manual - Print Out Reminders for the Fridge or Gym Bag
Download your printable 4-Up Pocket Blueprint here. Cut it out and stick it on your fridge or gym bag to visually kill the morning excuse loop.
Click the image above to download and print your 4-Up Blueprint.
The Mental Edge: Mind Gym by Gary Mack & David Casstevens
The Mental Edge: Mind Gym by Gary Mack & David Casstevens
Craig's Vault relies on a curated collection of foundational texts to power our daily training. Among them, Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack and David Casstevens has fundamentally shifted how I approach performance over 55.
Our "Permission to Win" drills are built directly on the elite sports psychology frameworks established in this book. Mack and Casstevens detail how the mind can either be a senior's greatest obstacle or their ultimate asset when reclaiming physical fitness and agility.
By grounding our approach in proven athletic psychology, we bridge the gap between mental discipline and physical execution—ensuring you have a clear blueprint to stop hesitating, step off the sidelines, and win the start to your day.
Want a Little More? Here's another Mind Gym Video Review
Want a Little More? Here's another Mind Gym Video Review
Gary Mack passed away quite a few years ago so we can't listen to him on podcasts. But his timeless wisdom is still going strong, and a lot of folks are still learning from it today.
Take a look at this short video summary from PNTV. The host, Brian Johnson, has five key pointers from the book.
The Mind Gym framework isn't about some fleeting hype; it's "An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence". We are giving ourselves permission to step off the sidelines, unlock that inner player, and win the start to the day. You've got the blueprint—now run the mental reps and dictate your own momentum.
The Mind Gym framework isn't about some fleeting hype; it's "An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence". We are giving ourselves permission to step off the sidelines, unlock that inner player, and win the start to the day. You've got the blueprint—now run the mental reps and dictate your own momentum.
Track the data. Adjust the course. Own the results.
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