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muscle again before you start
your next set, losing valuable
time and focus.
This mind-to-muscle
disconnect happens EVERY time
you pick up your phone between
sets. EVERY time! NO exceptions!
Ask yourself why!
Do you see tennis players,
footballers, swimmers, golfers,
gymnasts, etc., do this while they
train to become champions? No,
you do not, and that is one of the
reasons why they excel in their
sports.
Look at the biggest and best
champions in our sport. Do they
do this? I am sure a few do, but
the vast majority do not, and
that is a big reason why they are
champions. They have the ability
to stay focused throughout their
entire workout.
Of course, there is a time to “
use your phone in the gym. For
example, when you are creating
content for your social media. Every time we dive into the digital
But instead of taking away the abyss of social media and the many
valuable time and effort from
becoming a champion by doing apps that clog our phones, it’s like
it while you are working out, unplugging our focus.
plan and have special days for
just that. By doing it that way,

nothing is lost and much is
gained. Think about it.
We live in a time where our
attention is a coveted resource,
both for others and ourselves,
even in our attempt to become
great.
Mastering focus is not only
key to increased productivity but
also crucial for our mental health
and ability to handle complexity
and challenging situations.
So, the next time you feel the
urge to dive into the endless
stream of phone distractions,
remember that you’re fighting a
battle for your own attention.

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