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Claim Text: Jason Selk is adamant: “Mental toughness can be trained just like physical toughness. If I do bicep curls, I can’t stop my bicep from becoming stronger. The same is true with a mental workout.”
Simplified Text: Jason Selk asserted that mental toughness can be trained like physical toughness, comparing it to bicep curls for muscle strength.
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Claim Maker: Jason Selk
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-25" }
Subject Tags: Sports Mental Performance
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM (3 weeks ago)

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What can athletes (and people in general) do to become mentally tougher?

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7627150/2026/09/25/mental-toughness-performance-athletes

This article, an excerpt from The Athletic's Peak newsletter, explores strategies for building mental toughness. It features advice from mental performance coaches on techniques like creating a 'Suck List,' performing 100-second mental workouts, and practicing self-regulation through breathing exercises.

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