A Pageant is a Competition!

A few weeks ago Gretchen Carlson, the current president of the Miss America Organization, made headlines when she announced on Good Morning America that the Miss America pageant contestants would no longer be judged on their physical appearance. She explained that the pageant was eliminating both the swimsuit and evening gown competition. Whether removing the swimsuit portion was the right decision or not, it has certainly evoked strong opinions on both sides!
However, Ms. Carlson did say something really important when discussing the changes. She said referring to the revamped Miss America pageant that “We are no longer a pageant. We are a competition.” That statement is so true! Competing in a pageant has always been a competition because you are vying against others to win the crown. To be successful, you must outperform the rest of the contestants. It is that simple! So, whether you are a contestant at the Miss America, Miss USA, or Miss Earth pageant, you are participating in a competition! Therefore, you need to be trained like you are competing in a competition. And that is where mental skills training can be so beneficial! Having a mental edge is so crucial as it can give you an advantage over your competitors!

​Chris