The Inverted U Theory


OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Friday January 20, 2012

Now imagine on a whiteboard, an upside down U drawn. This is what the Inverted U Theory looks like. Quite simple but can be a complex theory. I’ll simplify it for you. This theory is generally used on performance and motivation levels.

At the base of the inverted U imagine this as the lowest form of motivation and the peak of the U or the apex is the highest level of motivation. This is the same for performance whether it be in your career, fitness or life. So it’s easy to see that when we have low motivation our performance follows suite and as we climb higher on the Inverted U of motivation, our performance levels increase.

So as we start out in 2012, try your hardest to search and find the absolute driving forcing (motivation) that will make you perform at your best throughout the year and sit at the TOP of the Inverted U.

Happy Training :0