Ronaldo's

Mindset: 7
Lessons to
Become Elite

Prepared by
Sam Martin
 LESSON 1: JUST GO FOR IT

WHAT: Be brave and take risks without fear of failure.

HOW: Develop a mindset to actively seek opportunities

during games, prioritize impact over perfection, and
practice fearless play in training scenarios.

WHY: Standing out and making an impact demands

the bravery to push boundaries and overcome the fear
of making mistakes.
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LESSON 2: LOST CONTROL?

INFLUENCE INSTEAD.

WHAT: Exercise indirect influence when direct control

is lost.

HOW: Learn to read the game from the sidelines, offer

constructive advice to teammates, and maintain a
positive attitude even when not actively playing.

WHY: True winners find ways to contribute; developing

off-field leadership skills enhances your overall impact
on the team's success.
 LESSON 3: BRING OTHERS UP

WHAT: Elevate teammates to outperform their usual

standards by showing positivity and unwavering belief.

HOW: Actively encourage and support teammates

during challenging situations, share positive
affirmations, and celebrate their successes.

WHY: Fostering a collective belief in success boosts

team morale, creating an environment where everyone
strives for excellence.
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LESSON 4: GAMES ARE FOR BOYS

WHAT: Don't engage in the mind games opponents

play or get rattled by other external factors.

HOW: Practice mental resilience by staying focused on

your game plan despite distractions, practice under
heavily pressurized situations to build mental
toughness, and develop a pre-game routine to
maintain concentration.

WHY: Developing an elite mindset requires focusing

solely on execution, remaining unaffected by external
pressures.
 LESSON 5: SELECTIVE HEARING

WHAT: Skillfully filter/use and ignore both constructive

and destructive feedback.

HOW: Seek feedback from trusted sources, establish a

close-knit support system, and focus on self-
improvement goals rather than external opinions.

WHY: Thriving at the highest level involves a strategic

approach to handling feedback, prioritizing
constructive input for continuous improvement.
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LESSON 6: “REAL” MAIN CHARACTER

WHAT: Stand up and set the example when it counts,

taking responsibility for the team's success.

HOW: Develop leadership skills, actively contribute

during critical moments, and prioritize team goals over
personal achievements.

WHY: Being the main character involves leading for the

benefit of others, actively contributing during high-
pressure situations.
 LESSON 7: DISCIPLINE OVER
MOTIVATION

WHAT: Prioritize discipline for sustained success over

relying solely on motivation.

HOW: Establish a structured training routine, set clear

goals, and hold yourself accountable to those in your
inner-circle.

WHY: Discipline ensures commitment to the daily

grind, sustaining excellence over the long term, even
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when motivation wanes.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Good luck implementing these lessons.

Hopefully, you will notice that developing an elite

mentality, like that of Ronaldo’s, is actually quite
simple. However, it is not easy.

I.e. Understanding these lessons is not a problem, but

living them out on a daily basis is where you will meet
difficulty.

To dramatically improve your chances of embodying

these lessons, you may be interested in my mental
performance program - Peak Performer.

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