Your Calendar: The Truth About Your Priorities and Mindset
At Major League Mindset, we often talk about how small, consistent actions lead to big results. Your mindset, habits, and daily routines shape the athlete—and the person—you become.
That’s why this statement from the FS | Brain Food newsletter resonated so strongly with me:
“Your calendar is the most honest autobiography you’ll ever write. It doesn’t matter what you say your priorities are; your calendar reveals the truth. Each block is a decision about what matters, stripped of pretense and rationalization. Your calendar isn’t just recording your time—it’s exposing your lies.”
Let that sink in for a moment. You might say your goal is to be the best player on your team or that you want to play D1 baseball, but what does your calendar say? Are you prioritizing your physical training/recovery, your mental work, and overall growth? Or does your time tell a different story?
Your Calendar Reflects Your True Priorities
Your calendar isn’t just about organizing your time; it’s about accountability. Every block of time represents a decision. Did you choose to dedicate 15 minutes to visualize future success or did you scroll through social media? Did you set aside time to hit the gym or skip it because you were “too busy”?
At Major League Mindset, we teach that awareness is the first step toward improvement. Just like we encourage athletes to journal their “Well, Better, Adjustments” after games, we can use our calendars as a tool for self-reflection. Look back at the past week or month—does your time reflect the person/player you want to become?
Intentional Action with the MLM Habit Tracker
This is where intentionality comes in. It’s not enough to simply fill your calendar with tasks; those tasks need to align with your goals. That’s why we’ve integrated the MLM Habit Tracker into our app. This tool helps you take control of your daily actions, ensuring they align with your vision of success.
Here’s how it works:
Define Your Priorities: What habits or actions will bring you closer to the athlete and person you want to become? Examples might include visualization, practicing gratitude, focused training sessions, or journaling. This will become your ‘Checklist for Success’.
Track Your Habits: The MLM Habit Tracker makes it easy to stay accountable. Each time you complete a task, you check it off. Over time, you build consistency and see your progress. This is how you ‘gamify’ becoming the best version of you.
Reflect and Adjust: At the end of the week, review your habit tracker. Did you stay consistent? Were there gaps, and if so, why? Just like reviewing game film, this reflection helps you fine-tune your process.
Using tools like the MLM Habit Tracker ensures that your time aligns with your priorities. You’re no longer just saying you value growth—you’re proving it through your actions.
The Mindset Shift: Owning Your Time
One of the biggest lessons in Major League Mindset is that you own your time. When you stop making excuses and start taking ownership of your schedule, you unlock a whole new level of focus and control. Every block of time becomes a deliberate choice that moves you closer to—or further from—your goals.
Confidence comes from knowing you’re putting in the work. And when your calendar reflects those priorities day after day, you’re building not just habits but also the discipline and trust in yourself that define champions.
Final Thoughts: What Does Your Calendar Say About You?
Take a moment to look at your calendar or just simply think about how you typically spend your timing during the day. Is it an honest reflection of your goals and priorities? If not, what changes can you make today to ensure your time aligns with the athlete and person you want to become?
At Major League Mindset, we believe in intentional action, and tools like the MLM Habit Tracker make it easier to stay accountable. Your calendar isn’t just a record of your time; it’s a reflection of your values and an opportunity to grow into the best version of yourself.
