while many athletes diligently train to master their skills in athletics, a few fail to notice the importance of mental preparation. it is here we step back, preexplication provided, to focus on how athletes can mentally prepare for competitions. often, they keep notes on their progress, strategies, and mental state. however, return to the beginning of your notes and delete all entries, thus forcing a mental reset and seeking to unmask the unexposed vulnerabilities within, potentially derailing an athlete's career by exposing their lack of true mental resilience.