Great podcast about pitfalls to avoid over the break. Your friend group is more important than you think! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M4hsBOjiSs1wQkAPwaCO2?si=XybPiSF9Rye7LvMusVF6Ew

Most athletes wait to feel confident before they perform well. But confidence doesn’t magically show up — it’s triggered. Your brain works like a system: Give it a cue → it produces a response. Watch what happens in high pressure moments: You don’t think → I am nervous. You think → What if I mess up? What if this goes wrong? The cue creates the chemistry. The chemistry creates the emotion. The emotion creates your behavior. Flip the cue — and you flip the state. Try these next time pressure hits: Cues that trigger confidence • “I’ve done this before.” • “My body knows what to do.” • “One rep at a time.” • “I’m built for this moment.” Cues that trigger composure • Slow breath → long exhale • Shoulders down • Widen your vision / soften your eyes When you learn to cue the mind, you don’t wait for confidence — you create it. And if you want reps? Mastery gives you daily visualizations, breathwork, and mindset prompts so these cues become automatic. Your mind is programmable. Write the code on purpose.

For athletes and coaches of athletes who need some tips on how to dominate the offseason! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kZsbrZbAhHGUPy38T1a4F?si=F9Tm30QLS_Cnbzt2Xw_6MQ

Letting go of judgment unlocks a quieter mind, sharper focus, and the mental freedom you need to perform at your best.

Shane shared this link below. Heading to bookstore to grab Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy. Anyone read it? https://x.com/farnamstreet/status/1994100530528886790?s=46