---
title: "3 Build Mental Quotes by 3 authors"
description: "Browse 3 Build Mental quotes by 3 authors. Discover the best Build Mental sayings and thoughts."
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> [As much as we pump iron and we run to build our strength up, we need to build our mental strength up...…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/phil-jackson/as-much-as-we-pump-iron-and-we-run-to-build-our-strength-up-we-need/)

[Phil Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/phil-jackson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/597/phil-jackson-4484_another_as-much-as-we-pump-iron-and-we-run-to-bu_624851.jpg)

> [“To become genuinely productive, we must take control of our attention; we must build mental models that put us firmly in charge.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-duhigg/to-become-genuinely-productive-we-must-take-control-of-our-attention/)

[Charles Duhigg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-duhigg/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d65/charles-duhigg-1088_focus_to-become-genuinely-productive-we-must-t_2386924.png)

> [I found that to build mental toughness, you need to inconvenience yourself. The early morning runs, if you hate early mornings. The…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chael-sonnen/i-found-that-to-build-mental-toughness-you-need-to-inconvenience/)

[Chael Sonnen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chael-sonnen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/894/chael-sonnen-3003_cold_i-found-that-to-build-mental-toughness-y_2436045.jpg)

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