Mental Toughness Blog
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7 Lessons from Mia Hammond: How an Elite Amateur Golfer Built Mental Toughness
This article distills the insights shared by Dr. Rob Bell with guest Mia Hammond, highlighting the moments, habits, and mindset that helped Mia Hammond rise from junior events to an Epson Tour victory and a commitment to Duke University. Dr. Rob Bell’s conversation with Mia explores pressure, setbacks, practical routines, and clear strategies that aspiring…
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Dr. Rob Bell | Finding the Good in Bad Situations
In our original video with Dr. Rob Bell, we — as a Mental Toughness Speaker and coach — walk through a simple but powerful idea: finding the good in bad situations. We tell the story of John Starks to show how setbacks can become the doorway to opportunity when we bring relentless work ethic and…
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Coach Mike Small, Head Men’s Golf Coach at the University of Illinois
Table of Contents 🎙️ Introduction 🏆 Playing Better as a Coach ⛳ What Good Golf Really Is 🌨️ Culture, Consistency & Facilities 👥 Leadership on a Team Sport 👪 Advice for Golf Parents & Staying Present 🔚 Conclusion 🎙️ Introduction Dr. Rob Bell sits down with Coach Mike Small in a candid conversation on the…
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The Mountain Top Experience: Why the Process Outshines the Product
In the insightful exploration of the mountain top experience, Dr. Rob Bell reveals a profound truth about growth, mental toughness, and the journey we often overlook in pursuit of success. The idea that the pinnacle moment—the “mountaintop”—is the ultimate source of fulfillment is a common misconception, one he calls the Mountaintop Fallacy. Through his own…
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Coach Greg Kampe on Life, Leadership, and Mental Toughness
In a compelling episode of the Mental Toughness Podcast, Dr. Rob Bell sits down with Coach Greg Kampe, a college basketball coaching legend with over 40 seasons at Oakland University. As the longest-tenured coach at a single institution and a member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Coach Kampe shares profound insights on leadership,…
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7 Powerful Lessons from Coach Joe Maddon on Mental Toughness | Mental Toughness Podcast
Baseball legend Coach Joe Maddon shares invaluable insights on leadership, resilience, and the mental game in this inspiring episode of the Mental Toughness Podcast with Dr. Rob Bell. With over four decades of coaching experience, including leading the 2016 Chicago Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years, Joe Maddon offers a masterclass…