Power

YOUR MIND
VOL. 1

PURPOSE, VISION & VALUES

WRITTEN BY
LYA POWERLIFT & BRITTNEY RUSSELL
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ............................ 3 to 6

2 PURPOSE ...................................... 7 to 8

3 VISION ....................................... 9 to 10

4 VALUES ...................................... 11 to 12

5 WORKBOOK ................................ 13 to 30
 I'm Brittney Russell, and I have been coaching in the sports, fitness, and
strength industry for over 20 years. As a lifelong competitive athlete and gym
rat along with being a coaching professional, one of my dreams in life was to
open a gym where I could train clients to reach their fitness and strength goals.

My dream of becoming a gym owner came to fruition in 2013 as I opened a

CrossFit gym. At the same time that I received the keys to open my gym, I
completed a program in Sport and Performance Psychology and earned my
master's degree.

The intent in earning a degree in sport psychology was to one day work with
world class athletes and help them channel their mental strength to tap into
their potential and reach peak levels of performance, but the rigors of owning
a gym would soon take over my time. The vision of working as a world-renowned
sport psych pro still lived in my dreams, but would need to wait for another
season.

In November 2021, I decided to take the leap, close my gym permanently and go
all in. I accepted a full-time position in the field of performance psychology
with a military contracting company in Texas. I was going to help soldiers
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because they have never really expressed them aloud.
When I began contemplating the prospect of working with
a world champion powerlifter as her mental skills coach,
it was anxiety producing. Was I ready ? And was she really ready ?
Would Lya be open to mental skills training and the real work involved ?

It reminded me of when I first opened

my gym, my dad gave me a sign that read,

“if your dreams don’t scare you,

they’re not big enough.”

I sent Jason an email

that I would absolutely work with Lya.
He e-introduced the two of us,
and one month later, we started
our coaching sessions.

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 WHAT IS YOUR WHY ? WHAT IS YOUR VISION ?
WHAT ARE YOUR VALUES ?

These are simple questions that I like to ask clients once I begin
working with them. I want to point out that simple does not mean
easy. During my tenure as a coach, I have asked these questions
countless times, and it never fails to stump almost every athlete
that I’ve posed these questions to, including Lya.

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have set out to achieve. Goal setting is a great step towards
reaching achievement, and there is nothing wrong with identifying
goals. Most athletes and performers alike know how to set goals and
have found success with goal setting alone, so it is comfortable
and familiar. I am not interested in comfort. I’m interested in peak
performance & personal excellence. I’m here to challenge you,
push you & help you reach your upper limits of potential which
isn’t comfortable but it is authentic.
Brittney

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 Hey, I'm Prescillia Bavoil, but everyone knows me as Lya.

I'm an elite powerlifter, two-time World Champion, and have

broken several squat, deadlift, and total world records in the 63
and 69 kg weight classes in the IPF (International Powerlifting
Federation).

I went to the gym for the first time when I was 22 years old.
My goal at that time was to lose weight and look like a fitness
model until a coach found out about my strength potential and told
me about powerlifting. I immediately fell in love with the sport.

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Brittney has been recommended to me as a

Mental Skills Coach.

Since then, working together has been a

game-changer.

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 As an elite athlete, I often get questions like “How are you so
strong”? How do you overcome failure? How do you stay motivated?
How do you prepare for big lifts? How do you deal with stress?

SO MANY QUESTIONS...

It made me realize that many athletes don’t really know much about
the mental preparation I believe is a huge component of
performance in all its forms. There is a false belief it’s only
reserved to the elite athletes. This is not true. It’s for everyone
and anyone who wants to access their full potential.

It can be done anytime and anywhere, whatever your goals are. As

you optimize your sleep, nutrition, training, and lifting form, you
can optimize your mental skills. Think about it... Your brain is
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what makes you live, controls your feelings, makes your body move,
what they do and what they stand for. Defining and identifying your vision, your why, and your values can be your biggest
and regulates so many more incredible things.
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
Achieving peak performance and reaching the upper limits of your potential begins with a
This is why we created a unique mental preparation workbook
vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
combining Brittney’s knowledge as a sport psychology professional
people have a difficult time articulating the visions and dreams they have for themselves,
and my experience as a professional athlete. A practical guide to
because they have never really expressed them aloud.
m a s t e r i n g y o u r m e n t a l s k i l l s lyat o e n h a n c e y o u r c o m p e t i t i v e
prowess.

Before you start, I want to tell you something. The following

exercises won’t be easy. They might make you feel uncomfortable
and push you beyond your limits. Some questions will be easier to
answer than others. It’s even possible that for some of them, you
won’t have the answer right away, and that’s okay.

Take your time to really think about it, and we’ll help you through
the process. But there is one thing you have to promise: always be
100% honest with yourself, even when the reality might be hard to
face. There is no place for shame or ego here. It’s only by
embracing your vulnerability and every part of you that you can
begin this work.

Lya
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 PURPOSE
"KNOWING YOUR WHY IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS MAKING YOUR DREAMS
A REALITY. IT’S THE KEY THAT UNLOCKS THE DOOR TO YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL.“

"WHY" holds the key to understanding your actions &

motivations. Your WHY is your PURPOSE: a profound
meaning that guides each step you take, every decision
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reason of great significance that fuels your engagement
and unwavering dedication to the sport.

*In this specific context, the words "why" and "purpose" are related and can be used
interchangeably.

"THE GREATEST TRAGEDY IN LIFE IS NOT DEATH, BUT A LIFE WITHOUT A PURPOSE."

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FIND YOUR PURPOSE & KNOW YOUR WHY

WORKBOOK p14 to 17

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 VISION
"THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN BEING BLIND IS HAVING SIGHT BUT NO VISION"

The term "VISION" is not only the physical act of seeing

but also the mental ability to conceive something in the
future.

A VISION is not just a dream, it goes beyond just setting

goals. It's a powerful detailed picture of what you
envision for yourself, the kind of athlete you aspire to be
and your journey in the sports arena.

Finding your vision will help you to tap into your deepest
motivations, instilling a sense of purpose and
determination that will fill your training, performance,
and overall approach in the sport.

It is like a mental roadmap that guides you toward your

destination, influencing your decisions, actions and
mindset.

"VISION WITHOUT EXECUTION IS SIMPLY DELUSION“

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 VALUES
"VALUES ARE THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH YOU BUILD YOUR LIFE.
THEY DEFINE WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU STAND FOR.”

A VALUE is a fundamental belief, principle or conviction

that reflects what you consider right, just, important,
meaningful & ethical. It’s like a compass that guides you
to navigate life's challenges.

Athlete's values shape behavior, mindset, actions on and

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take shortcuts.

They help you make tough decisions when faced with

ethical dilemmas. In the world of sports, your values are
your North Star. They guide you not only in training and
competition but also in how you treat others, how you
handle success and failure, and how you grow as an
athlete and a person. When you stay true to your values,
you're becoming the best version of yourself.

"LIVE YOUR LIFE IN SUCH A WAY THAT

YOU'LL BE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR VALUES, NOT YOUR VALUABLES."

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 POWERLIFTER’S VALUES
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WORKBOOK p22 to 26

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WHEN SETTING OUT TO BECOME YOUR BEST, ATTAIN
EXCELLENCE, AND REACH YOUR FULLEST POTENTIAL,
YOU MUST DO THE DEEP WORK OF DISCOVERING YOUR
PURPOSE.

TO START WITH WHY IS AN IMPORTANT FIRST STEP IN

OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND PERSONAL GREATNESS.
THE ROAD TO PHYSICAL GREATNESS IS NOT EASY AND
AT TIMES, IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.

THE MENTAL WORK IS NO DIFFERENT. TAKE TIME AND

REFLECT AS YOU ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS. THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWER
TO ANY OF THEM.

YOU CAN CERTAINLY PROVIDE A FIRST DRAFT, AND

THEN YOU CAN REVISIT AND FURTHER REFINE IT. IF
YOU ENCOUNTER ANY CHALLENGES WITH A
PARTICULAR QUESTION, MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ONE
AND COME BACK TO IT WHEN YOU ARE READY TO
ADDRESS IT.

THESE QUESTIONS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU REFLECT

ON WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU WANT, WHY YOU WANT
WHAT YOU WANT, AND HELP YOU CREATE A PATH TO
GET THERE.

ARE YOU READY ?

IF YOU FIND THAT THE SPACE PROVIDED TO ANSWER CERTAIN QUESTIONS IN THE WORKBOOK
IS LIMITED, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO USE THE ADDITIONAL PAGES PROVIDED AT THE
END FOR THIS PURPOSE. DO NOT FEEL RESTRICTED BY SPACE CONSTRAINTS AND FEEL FREE
TO EXPRESS YOURSELF OPENLY.

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 WHAT IS YOUR WHY ?

WE'RE NOT JUST SEEKING A SIMPLE 'BECAUSE I WANT TO GET STRONGER' ANSWER. THAT
WOULD BE TOO EASY. WE WANT TO UNCOVER THE ESSENCE OF YOUR JOURNEY :THE DRIVING
FORCE, THE PIVOTAL MOMENTS, AND THE EMOTIONS THAT PROPELLED YOU INTO THE WORLD OF
POWERLIFTING.

YOUR ORIGIN STORY

What inspired you to step into the powerlifting world? What specific life experiences or
personal moments led you to consider powerlifting as a path ? Was it a person, an event,
or a realization that triggered your interest? ? Share the details of that moment when you
decided to take the plunge.

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 YOUR PROGRESSION

How has your journey in powerlifting evolved over time? Can you trace the progression
from your initial motivations to your current drive and goals in the sport ?

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gained from powerlifting that you didn't anticipate when you first started? How has
powerlifting influenced your life beyond the gym ? Whether physical, mental, or
emotional, describe the positive changes it has brought to your daily life.

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 WHAT IS YOUR WHY ?

Now take a moment to reflect on your previous answers : explore the essence of your
"why". It's more than just a statement; it's the heartbeat of your journey, the driving
force behind your dedication, and the source of inspiration that fuels your passion for
this sport.

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THIS WILL BE THE REMINDER OF YOUR INITIAL SPARK. THE

TESTAMENT OF YOUR RESILIENCE, DETERMINATION, AND THE
PROFOUND IMPACT OF POWERLIFTING ON YOUR LIFE.

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My why :

I would like to share with you my 'why.'

When I'm asked about it, I often stay on the surface,

not delving into the details. However, my 'why' is
much deeper than simply going to the gym one day to
lose some weight, catch the eye of a coach and wish
to become a world champion .

Powerlifting saved my life.

At that time, I was struggling with myself physically,

mentally, and emotionally. Throughout my childhood
and adolescence, I was a victim of bullying because
of my differences and autistic traits. Between self-
harm and suicide attempts, strength gave me a
reason to fight for life.

I believed I had no worth or place in this world. Deep

wounds that kept haunting me until powerlifting came
to heal them, slowly allowing time to mend them.

Powerlifting made me feel strong for all the times I

was weak and let others crush me under the weight
of their taunts and blows. I regained self-esteem
that had been shattered by insults. A confidence in
others even though the fear of them hurting me again
haunted me. I exorcised my pains to finally feel joy,
pride, and happiness. I learned to love myself, love
my body, and love life.

That's my 'why.' So, what's yours?

Lya
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 WHAT IS YOUR VISION ?

VISION IS NOT ONLY ABOUT SETTING AND ACHIEVING GOALS. IT GOES BEYOND THAT. IT'S ABOUT
THE PERSON & THE ATHLETE YOU ASPIRE TO BECOME THROUGHOUT YOUR JOURNEY IN THE
SPORT. IT'S ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATION, GROWTH, AND THE LASTING LEGACY YOU AIM TO
CREATE.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE BEFORE YOU RETIRE ?

What specific personal goals do you aim to achieve in powerlifting, both short-term and
long-term? How do these goals align with your vision for yourself as an athlete ?

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Much. .of. .the
. . reason
. . . . . .for
. . my
. . .questions
. . . . . . . isn’t
. . . .to. .stump
. . . . .anyone,
. . . . . .but
. . rather
. . . . . to. . get
. . .them
. . . .to. .think
. . . .a. bit
. . .deeper
. . . . .as. . to. .why
. . . they
. . do
what. they
. . . .do. . and
. . . what
. . . . they
. . . .stand
. . . . for.
. . . Defining
. . . . . . .and
. . .identifying
. . . . . . . .your
. . . vision,
. . . . . your
. . . .why,
. . . .and
. . .your
. . . values
. . . . . can
. . . .be. .your
. . . biggest
..
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
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Achieving peak performance and reaching the upper limits of your potential begins with a
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vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
. . . . have
people . . . . . .a. difficult
. . . . . . . . time
. . . . . articulating
. . . . . . . . . . . . the
. . . .visions
. . . . . . . and
. . . . .dreams
. . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . .for
. . . themselves,
........
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . because
. . . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . . never
. . . . . . really
. . . . . . expressed
. . . . . . . . . . .them
. . . . . .aloud.
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HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS ?

What markers or achievements do you consider most significant in measuring your

progress and growth as an athlete ?

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 WHO DO YOU WANT TO BECOME AS AN ATHLETE ?

Can you describe the type of athlete you aspire to become in the world of powerlifting?
What qualities, characteristics, or principles do you want to embody in your journey?

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Much. .of. .the
. . reason
. . . . . .for
. . my
. . .questions
. . . . . . . isn’t
. . . .to. .stump
. . . . .anyone,
. . . . . .but
. . rather
. . . . . to. . get
. . .them
. . . .to. .think
. . . .a. bit
. . .deeper
. . . . .as. . to. .why
. . . they
. . do
what. they
. . . .do. . and
. . . what
. . . . they
. . . .stand
. . . . for.
. . . Defining
. . . . . . .and
. . .identifying
. . . . . . . .your
. . . vision,
. . . . . your
. . . .why,
. . . .and
. . .your
. . . values
. . . . . can
. . . .be. .your
. . . biggest
..
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
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Achieving peak performance and reaching the upper limits of your potential begins with a
vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
people have a difficult time articulating the visions and dreams they have for themselves,
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED ?
because they have never really expressed them aloud.
How do you envision your legacy as a powerlifter, both within the sport and beyond?
What impact do you hope to leave, and what do you want people to remember you for?

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 WHAT IS YOUR VISION ?

Now, take a moment to reflect on your previous answers and explore the essence of your
vision. It's more than just a statement. Your vision is the compass that directs your path
and shapes the athlete you aspire to become in the world of powerlifting."

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Much of the reason for my questions isn’t to stump anyone, but rather to get them to think a bit deeper as to why they do
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what they do and what they stand for. Defining and identifying your vision, your why, and your values can be your biggest
. . . . . . assets
. . . . . .when
. . . .faced
. . . . with
. . . .obstacles
. . . . . . . and
. . . failure.
. . . . . .Goals
. . . . are
. . .great,
. . . . .but
. . having
. . . . . .vision
. . . . is. .empowering.
...............
. . . . . . .peak
Achieving . . . . .performance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . and
. . . . .reaching
. . . . . . . . .the
. . . .upper
. . . . . . limits
. . . . . . of
. . .your
. . . . .potential
. . . . . . . . . begins
. . . . . . . with
.. a
. . . . . .A. .dream.
vision. . . . . . . . Talking
. . . . . . . .about
. . . . . . our
. . . . visions
. . . . . . . .and
. . . .dreams
. . . . . . . . can
. . . . feel
. . . . vulnerable,
. . . . . . . . . . . .and
. . . . many
....
people
. . . . have
. . . . . .a. difficult
. . . . . . . . time
. . . . . articulating
. . . . . . . . . . . .the
. . . .visions
. . . . . . . and
. . . . dreams
. . . . . . . . they
. . . . . have
. . . . . .for
. . . themselves,
........
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .because
. . . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . .never
. . . . . . really
. . . . . .expressed
. . . . . . . . . . .them
. . . . . .aloud.
...................
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THIS WILL BE YOUR GUIDING LIGHT, HELPING YOU NAVIGATE

CHALLENGES, STAY COMMITTED TO YOUR ASPIRATIONS, AND
INSPIRE OTHERS ALONG THE WAY. IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT
LIFTING WEIGHTS.IT'S ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATION, GROWTH,
AND THE LASTING LEGACY YOU AIM TO CREATE.

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My vision :

When I started powerlifting, I hadn't even competed once that

I was already saying, 'One day, I'll be a world champion.'

In reality, it made no sense. I had never been athletic in my

life. My thing was books, music, history. Yet, powerlifting
was such a thunderbolt of passion that I wanted to aim for
the highest without even knowing if it was possible. The
seasoned athletes looked at me askance and said, 'If you
manage to make it to the third-place podium in France, that
will already be good.'

But, do you know the difference between a dream and a

vision? Taking action.

I went from zero sports to 3, then 4, then 5 training sessions

a week. I educated myself about powerlifting, training
methods, nutrition, anatomy, biomechanics... A year later, I
won my first national title and made my first appearances on
the international stage until, after the COVID pandemic, in
2021, I clinched my first world title. It took 6 years.

Beyond the titles, what I love about this journey is the

person, the woman, and the athlete I have become. I love
inspiring and showing what our bodies are capable of to
challenge social norms and defy preconceived notions.
Conveying values such as the love of effort, perseverance,
and resilience. Embracing vulnerability to turn failures into
strength. Meditating to draw lessons from every experience.

So, when I was asked, 'How do you want to be remembered?'

I replied, 'like a good person.'"

That’s my “vision”, So what’s yours ?

Lya
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 WHAT ARE YOUR VALUES ?

YOUR VALUES ACT AS YOUR PERSONAL COMPASS, GUIDING YOUR ACTIONS AND REACTIONS TO LIFE EVENTS. WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU VALUE AND
WHAT YOU STAND FOR, YOU CAN GAIN MORE INSIGHT INTO WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO. HAVING THIS UNDERSTANDING PROVIDES YOU TO CONTROL
AND CHOOSE WHICH DIRECTION TO TAKE IN LIFE THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR GOALS AND FEELS THE MOST AUTHENTIC.

BELOW ARE SOME COMMON VALUES, SELECT 6 OF THEM THAT RESONATE THE MOST IN YOU :
THIS IS A NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST. IF YOU THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD IT!

CONSISTENCY TRUST AMBITION

RESILIENCE INDEPENDANCE PRIDE
HARD WORK HONESTY COMPETITIVENESS
LOVE HUMILITY FORGIVENESS
LEADERSHIP COURAGE INTEGRITY
GRATITUDE FAITH KNOWLEDGE
PERSEVERANCE AUTHENTICITY FAIRPLAY
GENEROSITY TOLERANCE LOYALTY
PATIENCE COMMITMENT EXCELLENCE

COMPASSION TEAMWORK DISCIPLINE

RESPECT KINDNESS FAMILY
OPEN-MINDEDNESS WISDOM SELF-AWARENESS

REMINDER : VALUES ARE NOT MEANT TO BE JUDGED. THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG, AND NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ANOTHER.
THESE VALUES ARE PERSONAL AND UNIQUE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL. WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT, AND THAT'S PERFECTLY OK.

IF YOU HAD TO PICK ONLY 3 OF THOSE 6 VALUES IN THE SPORT, WHICH WOULD THEY BE?

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 WHAT YOUR LOVED ONES WOULD SAY ABOUT YOU ?

What qualities or characteristics do you think your loved ones appreciate most about you?

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Much. .of. .the
. . reason
. . . . . .for
. . my
. . .questions
. . . . . . . isn’t
. . . .to. .stump
. . . . .anyone,
. . . . . .but
. . rather
. . . . . to
. . get
. . .them
. . . . to. .think
. . . . a. bit
. . .deeper
. . . . . as
. . to. . why
. . . they
. . do
what they do and what they stand for. Defining and identifying your vision, your why, and your values can be your biggest
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
AchievingW H peak
O A R Eperformance
Y O U R R O L E and M O Dreaching
E L S O R the A T Hupper
L E T E Slimits
Y O U of A Dyour
M I R Epotential
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vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
people
W h a t have
qualia
t i edifficult
s o r v a l utime
e s d oarticulating
t h e y p o s s e s sthe
t h avisions
t y o u f i nand
d i n dreams
s p i r i n g ? they have for themselves,

because they have never really expressed them aloud.

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 CAN YOU DESCRIBE A MOMENT WHERE YOU HAD TO MAKE A TOUGH
ETHICAL DECISION?

Describe the situation you faced. What options were available to you ? How did you assess
the advantages and disadvantages of each option considering your ethical values? Which
option did you ultimately choose, why, and what lessons did you learn for similar
situations in the future?

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Much. of
. . the
. . . reason
. . . . . for
. . .my
. . .questions
. . . . . . . isn’t
. . . to
. . stump
. . . . . anyone,
. . . . . . but
. . . rather
. . . . .to. .get
. . .them
. . . .to. .think
. . . .a.bit
. . deeper
. . . . . .as. .to. .why
. . .they
. . do
what. they
. . . .do. .and
. . .what
. . . .they
. . . stand
. . . . .for.
. . .Defining
. . . . . . and
. . . identifying
. . . . . . . . .your
. . . vision,
. . . . . your
. . . .why,
. . . .and
. . .your
. . . values
. . . . . can
. . . be
. . .your
. . . biggest
..
. . . . . . assets
. . . . . .when
. . . .faced
. . . . with
. . . .obstacles
. . . . . . . and
. . . failure.
. . . . . .Goals
. . . . are
. . .great,
. . . . .but
. . having
. . . . . .vision
. . . . is. .empowering.
...............
Achieving
. . . . . . .peak
. . . . .performance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . and
. . . . .reaching
. . . . . . . . .the
. . . .upper
. . . . . . limits
. . . . . .of
. . .your
. . . . .potential
. . . . . . . . . begins
. . . . . . . with
.. a
vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
.................................................................................
people have a difficult time articulating the visions and dreams they have for themselves,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .because
. . . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . .never
. . . . . .really
. . . . . .expressed
. . . . . . . . . . .them
. . . . . .aloud.
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 WHAT ARE YOUR VALUES & WHAT DO THEY MEAN TO YOU?
HOW DO EACH OF THESE VALUES AFFECT YOUR DAILY DECISION MAKING AND THE CHOICES THAT
YOU MAKE IN POWERLIFTING ?

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2 :.............................
what they do and what they stand for. Defining and identifying your vision, your why, and your values can be your biggest
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
. . . . . . .peak
Achieving . . . . .performance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . and
. . . . .reaching
. . . . . . . . .the
. . . .upper
. . . . . . limits
. . . . . . of
. . .your
. . . . .potential
. . . . . . . . . begins
. . . . . . . with
.. a
. . . . . .A. .dream.
vision. . . . . . . . Talking
. . . . . . . .about
. . . . . . our
. . . . visions
. . . . . . . .and
. . . .dreams
. . . . . . . . can
. . . . feel
. . . . vulnerable,
. . . . . . . . . . . .and
. . . . many
....
people
. . . . have
. . . . . .a. difficult
. . . . . . . . time
. . . . . articulating
. . . . . . . . . . . .the
. . . .visions
. . . . . . . and
. . . . dreams
. . . . . . . . they
. . . . . have
. . . . . .for
. . . themselves,
........
because they have never really expressed them aloud.
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KNOWING YOUR VALUES, UNDERSTANDING THEIR SIGNIFICANCE

AND CONNECT THEM TO YOUR ACTIONS AND DECISIONS CAN
HELP YOU LIVE A MORE AUTHENTIC AND PURPOSEFUL LIFE BY
ALIGNING YOUR CHOICES WITH WHAT TRULY MATTERS TO YOU.

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My values:

LOVE : the deepest and most inexplicable feeling

that unveils the darkest and the finest of a person.
It exposes vulnerability and births compassion,
empathy, forgiveness. So many countless other
profound emotions. Without love, life lacks its
essence and vitality. Love has an extraordinary
power. It's the emotion that defies boundaries,
transcends words, people & actions.

HARD WORK : the resilience to overcome obstacles,

the dedication to self-improvement, and the belief in
the transformative power of effort. Hard work
embodies the pursuit of excellence, the drive to
make a meaningful impact, and the fulfillment found
in pushing limits. It's a testament of a relentless
spirit who understand that the path to success is not
an easy one & need sacrifice.

INTEGRITY : The adherence to moral principles. It

signifies ethical and transparent conduct, even when
no one is watching. Honesty & consistency in actions
and words. It's a testament of sincerity and dignity
even in the face of adversity.

Those are my 'values.' So, what are yours?

Lya
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 You did it !

Congratulations on embarking on this profound

journey of mental preparation. Strength is not just a
destination but also an incredible journey of self-
discovery and transformation to unlock limitless
potential.

Through these exercises, you've delved into the

depths of your mind. Remember, mental strength is a
lifelong practice, and your commitment to honing it
will continue to serve you well in all aspects of life.

As you move forward, carry the lessons learned here

to guide you toward peak performance, unwavering
resilience, and a life filled with purpose and
accomplishment.

Your mind is your greatest asset, and you are now

better equipped than ever to harness its
extraordinary power.

PS: We encourage you, with each new competition, every new

challenge, or during challenging moments, to revisit these
exercises if needed. They will not only help you establish the
foundations but also find your way.

Thank you for your trust

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 EXPRESS YOURSELF OPENLY

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Much. .of. .the
. . reason
. . . . . .for
. . my
. . .questions
. . . . . . . isn’t
. . . .to. .stump
. . . . .anyone,
. . . . . .but
. . rather
. . . . . to. . get
. . .them
. . . .to. .think
. . . .a. bit
. . .deeper
. . . . .as. . to. .why
. . . they
. . do
what. they
. . . .do. . and
. . . what
. . . . they
. . . .stand
. . . . for.
. . . Defining
. . . . . . .and
. . .identifying
. . . . . . . .your
. . . vision,
. . . . . your
. . . .why,
. . . .and
. . .your
. . . values
. . . . . can
. . . .be. .your
. . . biggest
..
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
.................................................................................
Achieving peak performance and reaching the upper limits of your potential begins with a
.................................................................................
vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
. . . . have
people . . . . . .a. difficult
. . . . . . . . time
. . . . . articulating
. . . . . . . . . . . . the
. . . .visions
. . . . . . . and
. . . . .dreams
. . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . .for
. . . themselves,
.......
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . because
. . . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . . never
. . . . . . really
. . . . . . expressed
. . . . . . . . . . .them
. . . . . .aloud.
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Much. .of. .the
. . reason
. . . . . .for
. . my
. . .questions
. . . . . . . isn’t
. . . .to. .stump
. . . . .anyone,
. . . . . .but
. . rather
. . . . . to. . get
. . .them
. . . .to. .think
. . . .a. bit
. . .deeper
. . . . .as. . to. .why
. . . they
. . do
what. they
. . . .do. . and
. . . what
. . . . they
. . . .stand
. . . . for.
. . . Defining
. . . . . . .and
. . .identifying
. . . . . . . .your
. . . vision,
. . . . . your
. . . .why,
. . . .and
. . .your
. . . values
. . . . . can
. . . .be. .your
. . . biggest
..
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
.................................................................................
Achieving peak performance and reaching the upper limits of your potential begins with a
.................................................................................
vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
. . . . have
people . . . . . .a. difficult
. . . . . . . . time
. . . . . articulating
. . . . . . . . . . . . the
. . . .visions
. . . . . . . and
. . . . .dreams
. . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . .for
. . . themselves,
.......
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . because
. . . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . . never
. . . . . . really
. . . . . . expressed
. . . . . . . . . . .them
. . . . . .aloud.
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Much. .of. .the
. . reason
. . . . . .for
. . my
. . .questions
. . . . . . . isn’t
. . . .to. .stump
. . . . .anyone,
. . . . . .but
. . rather
. . . . . to. . get
. . .them
. . . .to. .think
. . . .a. bit
. . .deeper
. . . . .as. . to. .why
. . . they
. . do
what. they
. . . .do. . and
. . . what
. . . . they
. . . .stand
. . . . for.
. . . Defining
. . . . . . .and
. . .identifying
. . . . . . . .your
. . . vision,
. . . . . your
. . . .why,
. . . .and
. . .your
. . . values
. . . . . can
. . . .be. .your
. . . biggest
..
assets when faced with obstacles and failure. Goals are great, but having vision is empowering.
.................................................................................
Achieving peak performance and reaching the upper limits of your potential begins with a
.................................................................................
vision. A dream. Talking about our visions and dreams can feel vulnerable, and many
. . . . have
people . . . . . .a. difficult
. . . . . . . . time
. . . . . articulating
. . . . . . . . . . . . the
. . . .visions
. . . . . . . and
. . . . .dreams
. . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . .for
. . . themselves,
.......
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . because
. . . . . . . . .they
. . . . .have
. . . . . never
. . . . . . really
. . . . . . expressed
. . . . . . . . . . .them
. . . . . .aloud.
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