This One Strange Habit — Mahomes Believes It Saved His Entire Career!

We often think elite athletes succeed because of talent, coaching, or killer instincts. But in Patrick Mahomes’ case, he credits a surprising — and surprisingly simple — habit for his success: journaling.

That’s right. Every single morning, Mahomes spends five minutes writing in a journal.
Not stats, not strategy.
He writes about how he feels, what he’s grateful for, and one small goal for the day — even if that goal has nothing to do with football.

At first, it sounds almost ridiculous.
Why would a future NFL MVP waste time scribbling in a notebook?
But Mahomes believes this tiny habit kept him centered through the chaos.

During his rookie season, when he wasn’t starting and doubts crept in, the journal kept his mind sharp and positive. During crushing playoff defeats, it helped him process emotions and stay resilient. Even during the pressure cooker of Super Bowl runs, Mahomes returned to his journal every morning, grounding himself before stepping into the storm.

Mahomes has said: “When your mind’s clear, you can play free. When it’s cluttered, you can’t lead.”

It’s a small habit most people ignore.
But for Mahomes, it was the hidden weapon — sharpening his focus, boosting his resilience, and reminding him every day what truly matters.

Sometimes the things that save you don’t look heroic.
They just look… quiet.