What was it in the individual make up of Mohammed Ali, Joe
Frazier, Marvin Haggler, or Sugar Ray Leonard that allowed them to gather up
the strength and courage to succeed or win even when getting severely pummeled?
Was it related to physical strength, grit, or the supportive nature of their
mother, father, or both? Was this toughness inculcated in early and challenging
circumstances during their childhood, or developmental years? Was this strength
associated with a positive or negative history of overcoming trauma, illness or
physical injury? Was this strength the result of the ability to withstand or
tolerate pain? Could this inner strength be related to anxiety, and the ability
to manage or deal with it effectively? Could it be related to the existence of
a mental illness condition or absence thereof? Could it be that one’s
perception of the circumstance affects the drive, the ability to suck it up,
and to succeed during periods of extreme stress, and unthinkable conditions?
Was it compensating for a physical, psychological, or emotional issue? What
about the role of competitiveness, and the desire to succeed and dominate? Certainly
there is a faith or belief that the present will end the future will be better.
How might revenge enter in the character of the individual? Of course, this
list is by no means exhaustive.
As we can see, their many questions; along with many
hypotheses about this thing we call mental toughness. Is there a major artery
that explains most of the story? Or, are there many veins that contribute to
the enhancement to better explain or describe this idea?
More to follow. In the meantime, keep moving, smiling,
laughing, loving, bonding and appreciating.
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