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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.
When you're over 55, a bad attitude isn't just a mood—it's a trap that keeps you stuck on the sidelines. In this final module, we look at why Attitude is Everything and how the battle between being an optimist or a pessimist dictates your success. We break down how to use Mental Time Travel to fast-forward past today's friction, anchoring your mind to an optimistic outlook so you can win the day before it even starts.
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.
Here's some Attitude - from "The Greatest"
Here's some Attitude - from "The Greatest"
"I'm so mean I make medicine sick..." - Muhammad Ali.
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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