The Secret of Champions: Routines That Build Results

ROUTINES = HABITS = RESULTS

“You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall back on your training.”
This quote sums up why champions don’t rely on luck. They rely on routines and habits. But here’s the deeper dive: routines only stick when they’re fueled by the power of belief.

The Power of Habits

Habits form when repeated actions become automatic. But what keeps an athlete committed to their routine is the belief behind it. If you believe pre-game visualization sharpens your focus, you’ll do it consistently. If you doubt its value, you’ll skip it when it matters most. It doesn't mean it's right or wrong, it means that whatever you belive works for you , is what works for you!

Elite Athlete Examples

• Serena Williams believes in the power of ritual — her routines before matches ground her confidence.

• Kobe Bryant believed relentless practice created separation from the competition — so he famously trained at 4 a.m.

These routines weren’t random. They were rooted in beliefs that gave them meaning and consistency.

How Beliefs Drive Results

Your results don’t just come from what you do, but from what you believe about what you do. If you see a routine as boring or pointless, it won’t stick. If you believe it’s your edge, you’ll keep going with it.

Practical Steps

1. If you're not getting the results you want, look at the routine you have, that is creating the habit that's getting you the results you don't want.

2. Ask yourself, " what can I change about this routine to begin creating a new habit that will help me achieve the desired results?"

3. now write down what's important to you, what you believe about this habit and how it will help you.

4. If your belief is not strong, reframe it. (e.g., from “hydration doesn’t matter that much” to “hydration is fuel for my performance.”)

5. Track it daily for one week and notice any changes, good or bad. Repeat as necessary to get you the results you want!

Takeaway

Remember: Routines → Habits → Long-Term Results. But at the root of it all is belief. Champions don’t just train their bodies, they train their beliefs about why routines matter. And that’s what sets them apart. What do you BELIEVE?

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Brad Robinson, RPC p

Mental Perormance Coach, Registered Professional Counsellor