{"id":8372,"date":"2017-08-29T15:59:29","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T15:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=8372"},"modified":"2025-06-09T08:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:00:03","slug":"how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Committed When Results Are Sub Par"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/working-hard-committment.jpg\" alt=\"working hard committment\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/working-hard-committment.jpg 600w, 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par\/#Staying_Motivated_to_Improve_Athletic_Success\" >Staying Motivated to Improve Athletic Success<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par\/#But_the_biggest_reason_athletes_give_up_on_working_hard_is_that_they_dont_see_results_immediately\" >But the biggest reason athletes give up on working hard is that they don\u2019t see results immediately.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par\/#If_you_want_your_hard_work_you_need_to_know_a_few_things\" >If you want your hard work, you need to know a few things:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par\/#How_to_Stay_Committed_to_Working_Hard_Over_Time\" >How to Stay Committed to Working Hard Over Time:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-stay-committed-when-results-are-sub-par\/#The_Focused_Athlete\" >The Focused Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>You have probably been told by your coaches or parents that hard work is the key to <strong>success.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have seen professional athletes credit their success to hard work. And you have probably read countless motivational sayings espousing the virtues of hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If hard work is the key to athletic success, why do some athletes give up on hard work and lose motivation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why athletes stop working hard in their sport&#8230; Too much <strong>pressure,<\/strong> no longer interested in competing, <strong>injuries,<\/strong> not playing to one&#8217;s potential, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_the_biggest_reason_athletes_give_up_on_working_hard_is_that_they_dont_see_results_immediately\"><\/span>But the biggest reason athletes give up on working hard is that they don\u2019t see results immediately.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you start a season after a disappointing previous year but this season is going to be different&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You set your sights high convinced you will accomplish your <strong>goals.<\/strong> You push in practice like never before and feel determined to have a breakout season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But after a few mediocre performances, your motivation lessens&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>intensity<\/strong> in practices lessens. You start to question if all the hard work is worth it and you fall back into relying on talent alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, some athletes don\u2019t understand that success isn\u2019t just a matter of hard work&#8230; It is a matter of hard work over a significant period of time <strong>AND<\/strong> the right attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard work is just like it sounds&#8230; hard, but the rewards are huge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to sustain your <strong>motivation<\/strong> and <strong>patience<\/strong> through the ups and downs, you need to be <strong>mentally strong<\/strong> and determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martin Flores is a journeyman golfer whose hard work over the course of years has paid off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flores needed a good showing at the 2017 Wyndham Championship to secure his PGA Tour card for next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flores entered the final round outside the top 20 on the leader board then shot one of the best rounds of the tournament (63) to finish tied for seventh and moved Flores inside the projected cut for the PGA Tour postseason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the tournament, Flores spoke about how his hard work and persistence over the course of years has paid great dividends in his recent performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FLORES:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;You know, just lot of blood, sweat and tears and, you know, this game will beat you down sometimes and you&#8217;ll have a lot of struggles and when things finally go how you envision in your mind you see all your hard work payoff.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_want_your_hard_work_you_need_to_know_a_few_things\"><\/span>If you want your hard work, you need to know a few things:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Flores, you need a <strong>goal<\/strong> or something to works towards&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to put in quality <strong>effort<\/strong> and maintain a proper <strong>focus&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to hold steady, be <strong>persistent,<\/strong> and keep working when you hit rough patches&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to <strong>visualizing<\/strong> reaching your goal and live it every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, you need to <strong>believe<\/strong> that your hard work will pay off eventually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stay_Committed_to_Working_Hard_Over_Time\"><\/span>How to Stay Committed to Working Hard Over Time:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When things get tough, remind yourself of this analogy&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accomplishing your goals is a journey, no different than driving your car from coast to coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as gas fuels a car; hard work fuels performance. But you can\u2019t travel a long distance without constantly re-fueling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to accomplish your long-term goals, you need to maintain your intensity, drive, and positive attitude over the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With hard work and perseverance over time, you give yourself the best chance to reach that desired destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-focused-athlete-cd-program\/\">Start by learning how to direct your mind and cope with unwanted distractions using The Focused Athlete Audio and Workbook program:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-refocus-after-making-mistakes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/staying-committed-despite-results\/\"><strong>Staying Committed Despite Results<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/refocus-quickly-when-distracted\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-elite-athletes-develop-mental-skills\/\"><strong>How Elite Athletes Develop Mental Skills<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-prevent-mental-mistakes-during-competition\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-elite-athletes-combat-worry\/\"><strong>How Elite Athletes Combat Worry<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-281f5afb-980b-4c71-9aa0-11d606b5f7c9\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-94138e75-d591-4645-bb1d-212cf57a8841\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Focused_Athlete\"><\/span>The Focused Athlete <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/focused-athlete-teams-small.jpg\" alt=\"The Focused Athlete Audio and Workbook Program\" class=\"wp-image-19343\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably no secret that you have many opportunities<strong> to become distracted<\/strong> in sports. Athletes are bombarded with both internal and external distractions everyday in practice and competition. <strong>Focused athletes<\/strong> are able to get the most from their skills because they are more efficient with practice and more concentrated in competition. Athletes who lack focus <strong>let distractions run wild through their mind and don\u2019t know how to adjust or refocus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Focused Athlete was developed for any level coach, parent, or junior to professional athlete who wants to improve performance and gain a competitive edge. 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