We take it for granted these days when we watch replays from spectacular moments from sports events to the embarrassingly ridiculous moments of reality TV. It's a feature that is used regularly and in abundance in this modern era of high-tech video technology.

Now, even cell phones have video features so you can capture any moment and play it over and over again.

The technology that we use every day is unbelievable. To me as a kid, I played with an Etch-a-Sketch and that was high tech! Now, every elementary school kid seems to have a fancy cell phone that can take pictures and record even video.

I wonder how many people stop and marvel at the powerful devices we hold in our hands every day.

But, it seems like we don't just take the technology for granted. We take the very fact that we can view an instant replay any time we want for granted as well. This can create a frame of mind that limits our strengths and abilities in many ways.

Video is a great tool I use almost on a daily basis to learn from to perfect my own performances as a performer and athlete. I can record over and over again until I get the actions perfect and efficient.

I also see a something happening with modern society also that bothers me. It's the idea that, if you don't do something right the first time, you can correct it later - on the replay, with the do-over button.

Think of the days of the samurai where you didn't get a second chance. A video clip of a confrontation could be only viewed by the victor. The loser got no second chances - no replays. Lights out.

You can imagine how being in the moment would be essential to your training as a samurai. And moreover, being in the moment with the idea that there is no second chance would often determine whether you lived or died.

It's no wonder why so many of the arts the samurai practiced were meant to further their awareness of the Here and Now and the knowing that there is no going back to correct mistakes or any allowances for thinking behind that could cause any slight hesitation, miscalculation - and untimely death.

This is why when I go to the gym, I put myself in the frame of mind that there are no do-overs. I try to make each rep with the idea and determination that it is life threatening.

In your next workout, imagine there are no do-overs. Imagine that someone dear to you is trapped in a burning car and that your actions have dire consequences. Each rep and set represents you freeing them to safety.

I can assure you that if you take this mind to the gym and keep it up for an entire workout, you will be stronger and faster than you ever imagined - today.

To your Success and Mastery, Garin Bader