If you have ever wondered why some skiers seem to have it all, while others continually struggle, making only small and sometimes no improvement each season?
Or wondered why the slopes are littered with well intentioned skiers making average turns and progress each season.
If being average isn't for you… then here's a way to model how the ‘successful' skiers do it.
Today I am going to share with you their successful skiing recipe to enjoy rapid ski improvement!
This is a great time of the year for anyone planning on skiing this Northern Winter.
As there is still time to dream about the season ahead, and what it will bring.
Time to get into ski shape. Time to investigate and shop for new ski gear. Time to fix up any ski gear issues. Time to plan that ideal skiing experience you deserve.
Some skiers achieve rapid results.
But many don't. So what's the difference between the two groups?
What's the difference between the first group who make their skiing dreams happen and the second group that bring out the ‘same dream' season after season, making little or sometimes no progress, and never really getting the kind of skiing experience they know they deserve?
Having worked with literally thousands of skiers over the years, the difference I see, is in their approach… successful skiers follow a series of steps before and on the ski hill.
Successful skiers share some commonalities. Commonalities I'll share with you toady… so you can model what they do to become a better skier.
Step 1 –An Honest Assessment Of Where You Are At
Successful skiers ask themselves these four questions?
The same four questions you can ask yourself to become a better skier.
Q1) Where is my skiing at?
Am I a green, green blue, blue, blue black, black, double black, heli, race or other skiing level.
Q2) How is my ski equipment? Especially how's my skis and boots. Does my current ski equipment support my current level of skiing and will it support my next level?
Q3) How is my ski fitness? Am I as ski fit (balance / strength) as last year? What's the level of fitness I'll need to take my skiing to the next level?
Q4) Do I know how to ski at the higher level? What movements will I need to make. Do I understand how to ski bumps, steeper terrain, shorter radius turns or faster to keep up with the kids?
And then the next step is to…
Step 2 – Get Specific About What You Want… Dare To Dream!!!!
It's your life, your skiing, your world. What is it you want to get out of your skiing this season? Or what would you like to work on with your skiing if you could this season?
Common answers I get back are…
This season I want to ski some black runs with confidence, rather than getting down them felling awkward!
Or this season I am going to ski some blue bumps, linking twelve falling turns in a row.
Or this season I am going to build a bullet proof short turn that holds together on icy slopes.
Remember it's your ski life…. Your dream… Have some fun with it and write down exactly what you want to achieve this season.
I suggest you purchase a bound book so you can record you skiing goals, achievements and cues so you can review and update it each time you ski. You will be amazed at how much this will help you regain your ski legs from the previous season and fast tracks your ski improvement.
And then the next step is to…
Step 3 – Look At You Answers To The Four Questions In Step One
What needs to change to achieve your skiing goals / dreams?
If you said something like:
This season my goal is to:
GOAL: Ski some black runs with confidence, rather than getting down them felling awkward!
And your answers in step one were something like:
Question 1) I am a blue skier and can ski a perfectly groomed black run with perfect snow. I struggle with harder snow conditions.
Question 2) My boots are five season old rear entry. My skis aren't shaped and were given to me by my brother. My goggles fog.
Question 3) I am currently as ski fit a last season.
Question 4) I don't know how to ski steeper terrain
And then the next step is to…
Step 4 - Develop a plan
Jot down the things you need to do to ensure you enjoy a new fresh skiing experience this season.
Organize time off work New Boots Join gym Study ski technique for black runs
And then the next step is to…
Step 5 - Rank your plan in order
Rank your plan with the things that need to happen first at the top
1) Organize time off work
2) Book skiing vacation
3) New Boots
4) Join gym
5) Study ski technique for black runs
And then the next step is to…
Step 6 – Write what down what you need to do to complete your first task
• Talk to boss
• Rule out ‘ski time' in diary
• Book holiday
• etc
AND MAKE IT A MUST TO FOLLOW THROUGH…
The difference between successful skiers and average skiers is successful skiers simply make everything they do about skiing a MUST!
‘One day' I'll get to it, doesn't get you there, ONLY SKIING MUSTS do.
And then the next step is to…
Step 7 - Don't let another day slip by without moving forward to your goal.
Take action today….
Make the call
Send the email
Go to the gym
Book your holiday
Have your alignment checked
Do what ever it takes today… and this ski season you will be fit, equipped, ready and in a great place to nail those bumps, ski that harder run, link those powder turns, see through your goggles when it gets foggy, or look great in your new outfit…
What ever it takes!!!
Its your dream have fun with it… but remember make it a must, successful skiers make skiing a must… and take action on it today.
Article brought to you by ex-ski coach now peak performance life coach Peter Stone from www.peak-performance-coaching.com.au. Visit us for free resources on how to live a rich and fulfilling life with all the energy, time and money you need to do what you want!
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