Effort & Evidence: The Formula for Winning Your Weightlifting Journey
In the world of weightlifting, it’s easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. Scrolling through social media, comparing your lifts, your progress, and your results with others can easily throw you off track.
But the truth is, the only things that matter are effort and evidence.
This is something we’ve seen time and time again at MWBC—whether you’re a beginner lifter or a seasoned athlete, when you focus on the right things, success follows. And by success, I mean progress, personal growth, and ultimately achieving your goals.
Focus on Effort, Not Others
Let’s be clear: the way forward is simple. Winners focus on winning. Losers focus on winners. It’s harsh, but it’s the truth. Instead of comparing yourself to others, stay in your lane. Focus on the effort you’re putting in, both in and outside of the gym.
When we talk about effort, we’re talking about your commitment. It’s about making sure you’re doing everything you can to improve, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. At MWBC, we constantly see athletes pushing themselves through plateaus by giving 100% in every session. It’s that effort that moves you forward.
Evidence Is the Backbone of Progress
Now, let’s talk about evidence. You can’t just show up and hope for the best. Evidence means documenting your progress and seeing the hard work you’re putting in. Collect the data, fill out your spreadsheet, track your lifts, your recovery, your mindset, communicate with your coach so they understand where you are at. As the saying goes, “What gets measured, gets managed.”
At MWBC, we help athletes build a solid foundation by constantly evaluating their performance. What’s working? What needs adjustment? When you gather evidence, you start making data driven decisions about where to put your effort.
The Social Media Blackout
Here’s the kicker: social media can easily become a distraction. We’ve all been there, scrolling through and suddenly wondering, “Am I doing enough? Should I be lifting that much? What if I’m not progressing fast enough?”
But here’s the thing: none of that is in your control. It’s all external noise. And the more you focus on others’ journeys, the less energy you have to focus on your own. So, consider doing a social media blackout for a little while if you find some athletes you follow triggering. Stop the comparisons and free up mental space to focus on your effort, your evidence, and your progress.
Run Your Own Race
When you stop comparing and start focusing on what’s in your control, effort and evidence, that’s when the magic happens. You start to make real progress, hit new PBs, and actually see the results of your hard work.
At MWBC, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where you can thrive. It's not about what everyone else is doing, it’s about you and the work you’re putting in. When you focus on yourself, tune out the noise, and put effort into gathering evidence of your progress, that's when you’ll see the results you’ve been working for.
So, next time you feel yourself getting distracted by social media or comparing yourself to others, take a step back. Focus on what you can control, your effort, your consistency, and the evidence of your growth. And leave the rest behind.
Ready to focus on your race? Join us at MWBC, where effort and evidence lead to real results. 💥
Coach Caity
