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- work really hard
- become better, stronger and more confident
- turning from an amateur into a professional
- buy all the necessary clothes
- plan your day and strictly follow the schedule
- be prepared for them
- learn how to smooth conflicts
Becoming a professional sportsman is not as easy as it may seem. In order to achieve impressive results in sports, it is necessary to [ ]. A sportsman needs to give up a lot of things and devote himself to a specific task. One must be prepared to have a strict schedule and stick to it every day. It's necessary to have good health, give up bad habits and develop fully to [ ].
Sometimes only one tiny step can prevent a person from [ ]. So it is also important to find a competent trainer who will monitor and improve the sportsman's progress.
The convenience of clothes and shoes plays a large role. That's why it's crucial to [ ] as well as equipment. It is a big plus to have special education in the sports sphere a person wants to succeed in.
Healthy sleep, proper nutrition, hygiene and regular training are other integral parts on the way to becoming a professional. You will need to [ ] created by the trainer. Good nutrition must include healthy and natural food. Having enough rest and sleep is also important for a person's body and mind.
Sport is an eternal struggle. So all sportsmen will also deal with stressful situations and it's important to [ ]. Sometimes physically developed people do not succeed, because more emotionally stable athletes put pressure on them. A good athlete should also know the strengths and weaknesses of his opponent(s). However, it is necessary to [ ] and build communication skills with "colleagues".