The use of affirmations or mantras is universal, spanning across cultures and implemented across all sectors of society. Athletes often use them to hone their focus, increase their confidence, or dial-up their intensity. Diana Nyad relied on the mantra “find a way” during her record-breaking 112-mile swim from Florida to Cuba. After 4 unsuccessful attempts spanning over 30 years, she decided to implement this mantra while training for her final attempt. Of course, it wasn’t those 3 words alone that brought her feet to the sandy shore, but they certainly propelled her through the brutal challenges she encountered at sea.