There is a rule in the Navy Seals training called the “40% Rule”, which I discovered and devoted to my life from the age of thirteen. I was going through a tough time, holding myself back from what I was passionate about - playing ice hockey. A tough dilemma to tackle, whether I was going to give up hockey or find a different way to play hockey. The Seal rule was a motivation for me to aim for 100% instead of performing at 40% in hockey and in life. It is a reminder that each time I encountered an obstacle or challenge, I had to tell my brain anything is possible with dedication and effort.
My dad introduced me to ice skating when I was 4 years old. I liked watching him play hockey and inspired to be like him. I did what every young hockey player would have done: (1) learned how to skate; (2) attended an in-house hockey school; and (3) played with a hockey team. My parents signed me up to play with a youth travel hockey team at seven with the Pasadena Maple Leafs. My life as a busy seven year old involved with school, skating lessons and practices 4-6 times a week. I travelled on weekends and holidays to compete against other teams. In addition to hockey, my parents wanted me to be well-rounded so I played AYSO soccer, swimming, tennis, and the local YMCA youth basketball. Overall, I …show more content…
Desired to play at this higher level of competitive hockey, I wasn’t going to quit. I researched online and found an article on “Cultivate Mental Toughness With the Navy SEAL's 40 Percent Rule". Being encouraged, I decided each week I would challenge myself to skate faster, shoot the puck harder, and play the game smarter. This change of pushing my limits physically and mentally improved my game. I worked hard and built the confidence that I needed to stay with the team and finished the season a better hockey
My dad introduced me to ice skating when I was 4 years old. I liked watching him play hockey and inspired to be like him. I did what every young hockey player would have done: (1) learned how to skate; (2) attended an in-house hockey school; and (3) played with a hockey team. My parents signed me up to play with a youth travel hockey team at seven with the Pasadena Maple Leafs. My life as a busy seven year old involved with school, skating lessons and practices 4-6 times a week. I travelled on weekends and holidays to compete against other teams. In addition to hockey, my parents wanted me to be well-rounded so I played AYSO soccer, swimming, tennis, and the local YMCA youth basketball. Overall, I …show more content…
Desired to play at this higher level of competitive hockey, I wasn’t going to quit. I researched online and found an article on “Cultivate Mental Toughness With the Navy SEAL's 40 Percent Rule". Being encouraged, I decided each week I would challenge myself to skate faster, shoot the puck harder, and play the game smarter. This change of pushing my limits physically and mentally improved my game. I worked hard and built the confidence that I needed to stay with the team and finished the season a better hockey