The backflip challenge taught me more about overcoming fear than any physical skill. Here's my mental framework.
Today I landed my first standing backflip. But this post isn't about technique—it's about fear.
The backflip is 90% mental. Your body is capable of the movement long before your mind allows it. Here's how I conquered the fear:
1. Progressive overload for courage: Started with backward rolls, then back dives into foam pit, then trampoline flips.
2. Visualization: Every night I visualized perfect execution for 5 minutes.
3. Commitment ritual: Once I initiated, I committed 100%. No half-attempts.
4. Accepting failure: I knew I might land badly. I accepted that risk.
The moment I stopped fighting the fear and accepted it as part of the process, everything changed. Fear isn't the enemy—hesitation is.
The backflip is 90% mental. Your body is capable of the movement long before your mind allows it. Here's how I conquered the fear:
1. Progressive overload for courage: Started with backward rolls, then back dives into foam pit, then trampoline flips.
2. Visualization: Every night I visualized perfect execution for 5 minutes.
3. Commitment ritual: Once I initiated, I committed 100%. No half-attempts.
4. Accepting failure: I knew I might land badly. I accepted that risk.
The moment I stopped fighting the fear and accepted it as part of the process, everything changed. Fear isn't the enemy—hesitation is.