5 sport psychology learnings from Milkha Singh (Movie):
1. Goal Setting: 45.8. People who know Milkha Singh, know the digits and its significance. After failing to qualifying for the Melbourne Olympics, he goes to his coach and asks him to write down the world record for the 400m.
His coach writes it down on a tissue paper – 45.8 (which was, in fact, inaccurate) and this paper remains with Milkha till he knows he can achieve that digit. He also writes the digits next to his God, so whenever he prays, his goal is in front of his eyes.
2. Visualisation: As sport psychologists emphasize the importance of mental rehearsal or visualising how you would perform before the event, he did the same! It also helps athletes re-focus.He did it before the race when he took his position on the running block
Motivation: In the beginning, his motivation is clearly extrinsic – milk, to have two glasses of milk in the Army.
But later on, the motivation turns internal and feelings of patriotism and mastery lead him to becom
