Mental Toughness
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The Mountain Top Experience: Why the Process Outshines the Product
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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
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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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Two Words That Drive Success
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Data scientist, Sean Farrel analyzed speech patterns from over 26,000 transcripts and 1,500 collegiate athletes. Farrel looked at interviews with NBA draft prospects and found two words that drive success and were used more often by players who successfully made it to the NBA. The two words that drive success. These players used words like “realize” and “believe” more often than…
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4 Ways To Avoid The Mountain Top Blues
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I finished speaking this week at the Afflink Summit. A wonderful company and organization! One of my points with these successful folks was the reality of mountain top moments and the Mountain Top Blues. We can’t live up on the mountain top, we have to come back down! -DRB And most deaths on Mount Everest occur on the way…
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3 Lessons From Rory McIlroy
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Rory McIlroy’s journey in professional golf is not just about his victories, but the lessons he has imparted through his experiences. These lessons emphasize essential values such as perseverance, strength, and self-belief. Understanding and embracing these principles can greatly enhance our personal and professional lives. As we explore each lesson, consider how they resonate with…
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8 Ways To Puke & Rally
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It’s NOT about the setback, it’s about the COMEBACK! We all have puked in life, but a rally always involves others! – More in-depth ways to Puke & Rally
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Swing Thoughts in Golf Are Wrong! Focus on this instead!
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What do you think about when playing your best? If you answered “nothing”, or “my target” then congratulations! You’ve just described true confidence! The Inconsistency of Technical Focus Technical focuses that accompany swing thoughts can vary greatly from one round to the next. The shifting nature of swing thoughts in golf can also exacerbate performance…
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Three Life Lessons From Sledding
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We first raced to the top! Sledding quickly became more than just a fun activity; it turned into a profound life experience filled with valuable life lessons from sledding. Life Lessons from Sledding: Embracing Growth and Change Seeing her joy and exuberance as she sped up the hill filled my heart with happiness. Each race…
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Steph Curry shows us why the details matter
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Steph Curry shows us why the details matter! Steph Curry’s impact on Under Armour UA, was projected at the $14 billion dollar level when he signed in 2013. But, it was NIKE’S failure to the details that cost them the superstar and why he instead signed with UA. Nike lost Curry more than UA actually won Steph Curry.…
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Coaches Using Profanity At Practice: Powerful, Hurtful, or Both?
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In sports, a coach’s language holds a tremendous amount of power, influencing players, parents, and the overall atmosphere of practice and competition. Coaches using profanity, particularly saying the word “fuck”, has become increasingly commonplace in athletic settings. While some may argue that such language can galvanize a team or emphasize a point, it is essential…