Death note Ep01 Rebirth.

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The 2016 Olympics are finally here, as Rio takes center stage to host the world’s biggest sporting event, which will be viewed by millions across the globe—even by those who don’t usually make time to watch sports. The Olympics are special as they always deliver seminal moments to inspire others for years to come. While many professional athletes talk about the pressure that comes with competition, competing on the world stage at the Olympics heaps new levels of pressure and intensity which the athlete may never feel again in their career.It takes a lot to compete against others who’ve dreamed about winning a gold medal for just as long as you have. With millions watching, and knowing that this opportunity comes to very few people (and only every four years!), it’s easy to see why the chest feels tight and the shoulders feel heavy when it’s time to perform.Millimeters and milliseconds can make the difference between a gold medal and no medal at all. An Olympian's entire approach is under constant scrutiny to optimize performance, from their diet to the equipment used, as they look to make the slightest tweaks to gain an advantage.An incredible amount of grit and will is needed just to compete at the Olympic games, let alone make it to the podium to collect a medal. Every competitor at the Olympics is talented, so what makes the difference between those who perform to their full capabilities and those that don’t? Physical training and diet are vital ingredients to performance, but the competitor’s mindset is the most important. If the athlete's mindset fails them, they won’t achieve what they’re truly capable of.The most talented team, or individual, doesn't always win. This is why we love watching sports. Some athletes have physical talents others simply can’t match—but what they lack in some areas, they’ll make up for with pure grit and the will to win.We’ve all seen the team that showed up as heavy favorites to win, but the underdog shows up hungrier. They want it more, so they dig deep and work together tirelessly to pull off the upset against all odds. We’ve also seen the world’s best athletes have a poor few minutes by their immaculate standards. You can see the frustration on their face as they lose focus, and then, it’s too late—the game has slipped away. And, we’ve witnessed those rare once-in-a-lifetime moments where an athlete turns up looking possessed, and they go on to steamroll the competition on the biggest stage, making it look easy—when we know it isn’t.For all of the above, mental strength is the key to making sure the best version of yourself shows up when it matters the most. You too can develop this mental toughness to add value to many areas in your life.Here are three books that will allow you to cultivate the mindset needed to help you achieve your ambitions. Whether you compete in sporting competitions or not, this mindset will be a vital tool to help you smash your goals in all areas of your life.

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