Becoming Difficult to Compete Against
Being hard to beat is a mindset and a daily choice.
Some athletes aren’t the fastest or strongest — but they’re incredibly hard to beat. Why? Because they compete every rep, stay composed, and never give opponents anything easy.
You can choose to be this athlete.
Traits of hard-to-beat players:
- Relentless effort
- Quick mental resets
- Physical and verbal composure
- Smart decision-making under stress
Crust & Clough, Mental Toughness in Sport (2005)


