Best Maximum Enthusiasm Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 80- Rob Kelley on PMA 1:08:11

30d ago1:08:11

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PMA = positive mental attitude and when I think of PMA, I think of Rob ... Please meet my friend Rob Kelley. While we share a love of bikes, racing, and other interests... the main reason I asked Rob to come on the show was because I wanted to ask him about his laid-back-ness... his "don't sweat the small stuff" attitude and positive vibes that are…

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Ep. 79: Travis Macy 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

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Meet my friend Travis Macy! He is a FORCE, I tell you! From his website, he is a "Finisher of over 120 ultra endurance events in 17 countries, Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life, and he…

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Ep. 78: MrMoneyMustache 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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Growing up, my parents always told me that if I couldn’t pay cash for something, I couldn’t afford it. With few exceptions, like my law school loans and my first few home, that has been my life motto. Yes, I do use credit cards as a way of leveraging points, perks and privileges, but I pay my balances off each month. Also yes, I am one of those “we…

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Ep. 77-Gavin Payne- femicide 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

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Today’s guest is a new friend I met - no surprise- through bikes! I had the good fortune of parking next to Gavin at a mountain bike stage race back in March and thanks to the ‘gram & Strava, we connected and stayed in touch… Fast forward a few months and I noticed some content he was posting regarding a very difficult topic — femicide. While we ta…

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Ep. 76 - DrJody - Gro Girl Gro 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

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Meet my amazing guest, DR POP WATTS!!!!! Aka— Jody M. Bartz (she/her), Ph.D., BICP L1, USAC L3She’s a Cycling Enthusiast, Passionate Disability Advocate, Educator AND, Owner and Head Coach, Sonoran Endurance Sports Academy, www.sonoranendurance.com AND effective June 1, 2024---> Founder and Coordinator, GRO girl GRO!!! PLEASE visit the website GroG…

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Ep. 75 - TCL & Colorado's Ride 1:02:19

1y ago1:02:19

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Today's show is a bit different in format than past interviews -- here, I invited Andrew, my new partner-in-law at TCL, and also Bill Plock, owner of 303Endurance and host of the new cycling event, Colorado's Ride, to join me in more of a roundtable type discussion! ! Effective earlier this year, fellow lawyer and cyclist Andrew Phillips joined the…

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Episode #226 Less Show Horse, More Shire Horse Please 5:01

1y ago5:01

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Drawing from the principles of Self-Determination Theory, we uncover the importance of relatedness and its role in building confidence. The draft horses' ability to work together, train with one another, and rely on the support of their handlers highlight the crucial role of social connections in bolstering our self-belief.…

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Danielle: out of the darkness and into the light 57:51

1+ y ago57:51

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“This experience taught me that I have value apart from my work — accepting my mistakes as learning experiences… I had this mindset that it was all or nothing, which was a driving factor to accomplish a lot of things, but the dark side was that I couldn’t accept mediocre as ok. But I’m human- and as a human I have the same limitations as everyone e…

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THE Ryan Avery 1:11:48

1+ y ago1:11:48

1:11:48

OK so... this guy and I - -we broke a doggone WORLD RECORD back in December 2019 - -we pedaled on our indoor spin bikes for 28 hours and broke the record for "longest static cycling class." It was an insane and amazing adventure and endeavor -and even though our record was recently broken (30 hours!) this event will always be one of my proudest ach…

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Episode 225 Dealing With Toxic Criticism 7:01

1+ y ago7:01

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Over the past 7 years, I have worked with high profile athletes who deal with adversity, difficulties, triumphs, and criticism. The darkside of being a famous/successful athlete is darker than you can even imagine. I am shocked at the ferocity of fans and observers.By Riley Jensen

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Ep.71: Sharon Madison: Just. Keep. Going. 1:12:14

1+ y ago1:12:14

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Meet Sharon Madison: She’s a survivor in more ways than one. Life has had its challenges along the way for sure, but specifically since election night, 2016, she’s endured and survived some of life’s greatest challenges - any one of them would have us all down on our knees- and she’s made it through several. She could spend her days asking, “why me…

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Ep. 71: Maureen O'Keefe: my cycling crash lessons 1:34:14

1+ y ago1:34:14

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Meet Maureen O’Keefe: Wife, Mom, cyclist, community member, employee, nature-lover…. badass. Tenacious with a never-back-down attitude, if you ask me. That’s what made her perfect for the show. Also, meet Maureen O’Keefe: victim of a crash caused by a negligent motorist. Maureen went for a bike ride one day and she came home weeks later a very diff…

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Episode #224 The Space Between 6:52

2y ago6:52

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In a world full of athletes that curse, overreact, and melt down in competition, it feels more and more like the ability to handle adversity or a loss is a super power. One’s ability to control his thoughts and his reactions, just may be the most efficient way to become great.By Riley Jensen

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Tony Lupo: on alternative energy, interviews with veterans and being jolly 1:12:22

2+ y ago1:12:22

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HI listeners!!! Please meet my JOLLY and optimistic friend, TONY LUPO! I am sooo stoked to bring his insights, enthusiasm, and most importantly, OPTIMISM -- and thoughts on alternative energy and fuel sources (he's a Chief Geophysicist !!!) and he also works on an amazing podcast in which he features and tells veterans' stories-- all while absolute…

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Melissa Colonno: Deliberate Less 1:09:12

2+ y ago1:09:12

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Hey friends, so stoked to bring you another guest who speaks on topics related to LESS, ENOUGH, sustainability and climate! You can read ALL the things about her at her website here: https://www.deliberateless.com and also on her linked in bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-c-97113613/ Mom of three, she is SUPER intentional- hence, deliberate…

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Jenn Dice, PeopleForBikes 1:01:30

2+ y ago1:01:30

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Meet amazing powerhouse rockstar, Jenn Dice, President & CEO of PeopleForBikes (aka PFB)! Can we just talk about the power of bikes for a second— and how they can save us, if we’d let them!? People for Bikes is working hard to make cycling GREAT and safe for cyclists in the US. They do amazing work- and right now, I am proud to be one of their feat…

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Ashlee Piper, Sustainability expert (and badass!) 1:18:12

2+ y ago1:18:12

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Helloooooooo earth fans, meet this lovely badass, Ashlee Piper! I first encountered her (name) when I ordered her book "Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet." I loved that it truly is a handbook- written very practically and down to earth and approachable - and funny, with loads of F-bombs too. I was overjoyed that she agreed to come …

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Episode #223 Nicknames Are Powerful. 5:02

2+ y ago5:02

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According to a study from Bellevue University in Nebraska, men give nicknames as a way of being affectionate without compromising masculinity. So, in other words, men can keep their man card by affectionately giving nicknames to other men.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #222 How To Turn Any Loss Into A Win 3:34

2+ y ago3:34

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We can literally turn any loss into a win by focusing on the bravery and the courage of the moment. Good parents, good coaches, and good leaders know this secret: If you place value on the bravery and the courage that it took to play under pressure, they will be more likely to do it again, and again, and again. And more times than not, fortune favo…

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Pete Piccolo -Career Pivots & Bike Advocacy 1:04:16

3y ago1:04:16

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Hey friends, please meet Pete! (Today (11/10) is also his birthday so let’s please give him a shout-out, some thanks and virtual high-fives today ! I know Pete as a result of being in the bike advocacy world - he’s the ED of Bicycle Colorado, Colorado’s top and most effective statewide bicycle advocacy organization. He’s been there for a few years …

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Mike Foote and Environmental Law 49:08

3y ago49:08

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Meet my friend and fellow lawyer, Mike Foote. Mike is a former DA and former legislator, now law firm founder and environmental activist. His firm specializes in "enviro law" and in my dealings with him in cycling law and law writing and learning more about climate crisis, oil and gas and the challenges we face here in CO and nationwide, I've learn…

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Megan's Meditation practice: Your Natural Doorways 11:15

3y ago11:15

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I am taking part in a 6-month, 200 hour Meditation Teacher Training Program, and as part of our eventual certification we'll need to demonstrate we've practiced. Recording a podcast doesn't actually count, but it does give me a chance to practice and to listen to myself doing this- and to hopefully, benefit our show listeners in the process! Credit…

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Ep. 63: Demi McConkie part III: hamster wheel to magic carpet ride 1:10:49

3y ago1:10:49

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I welcome Demi back for her THIRD interview -- yes, three. She's that good, she continues to grow and stretch my thinking and I'm so thankful for her friendship, coaching and the thought-provoking conversations we have. Awhile back she'd mentioned something to me about the leap from the hamster wheel onto the "magic carpet," or letting go of things…

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Ep. 62 - Lauren De Crescenzo -TBI, Gravel and More 1:17:03

3y ago1:17:03

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Several years ago, a very serious traumatic brain injury (TBI) landed Lauren in Craig Hospital for several months where she had to relearn basic things like how to walk. She went from being a pro cyclist to someone who said she was done with cycling forever... understandably, given the extent of her injuries.She went back to school, getting her mas…

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Ep. 61- Micah Ling, Life in the Map 1:25:27

3y ago1:25:27

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"it’s all about finding Your adventure…. What thing can I discover? Building up -- what else is possible? It doesn’t always have to be epic- like, today I just want to walk to the pond…. It’s all about the balance, listening to your body, doing what makes you happy TODAY."Meet today's guest Micah! Aka, the REAL Micah Ling ;)She talks about "life in…

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Episode #221 House Plants Die. 5:50

3y ago5:50

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Be like field corn. Get up today and grow where you’re planted. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be great. And you certainly don’t have to wait for someone to bestow the title of greatness on you before you can perform. Just go and do it. Do it today. Do it for you. Do it for the sake of being great.…

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Episode #220 The Great One's Have A Plan 9:13

3y ago9:13

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So what can we learn from a robbery, a pandemic, and an effort to get better? There are a few things we can learn. 1) The great one’s have a plan. They don’t have a “sorta”plan, they don’t have a “maybe” plan, and they certainly don’t have no plan. What is your plan? Every great individual, every great team, and every great organization that I know…

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Ep.60: Danny Harper, Rim2Rim2Rim 1:12:52

3+ y ago1:12:52

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It's a pretty rad day when I get to accompany a friend for a solo mission- like, running rim 2 rim 2 rim... at the Grand Canyon- where I'd never been, and always wanted to visit... So it came to be that I got to join Danny, a SWA pilot and ultra-runner/insanely-talented mountain biker, for his solo r2r2r endeavor. It is a special day when a person …

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Ep. 59: BillPlock, 303 Endurance 1:22:09

3+ y ago1:22:09

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“It’s not about the money...it’s about creating a lifestyle I love. I want to have something where I have a lot of fun doing it, and that helps me feel like I’m giving back, connecting our community.”— Bill Plock, 303 EnduranceToday’s guest is usually the one behind the mic asking the questions. I know, because he’s hosted me on both their Garage T…

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Ep. 58: AdelaidePerr, Degloved 1:08:24

3+ y ago1:08:24

1:08:24

"I believe that a lot of things are within our control- I think that if we slowed down in life and worked on reconnecting human to human and supporting one another over consumerism, we’d heal a lot of problems that people are having, mostly behind closed doors….” -Adelaide PerrThis is a wonderful and insightful interview with an amazing young woman…

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Ep.57-Ryan Naboshek, Crafted Energy 1:08:24

3+ y ago1:08:24

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An energy bar that boasts clean label, meaning … we can actually identify and pronounce the ingredients, and they make us feel good before/during/after exercise? A brand that builds community around its products? YES. YES that is an actual thing! Meet Ryan Naboshek, today’s show guest. He did the corporate job thing… and on the side, his passion ke…

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Ep. 56 - Jessica Fialkovich and Exit Factor 1:05:27

3+ y ago1:05:27

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"I know that I want to be successful -- but I know in order to get there, I have to push my limits and try things that scare me... I have to take risks when they're presented to me." On this 56th episode of Maximum Enthusiasm, I interview friend and fellow entrepreneur, Jessica Fialkovich. She's a badass. She has run multiple companies, and not onl…

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Episode #219 Psychology Of Injury And Healing 3:47

3+ y ago3:47

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To heal faster use these 4 tools. 1) Take personal responsibility for your healing. 2) Use Creative Imagery3) Have a great team around you. 4) Use positivity and optimism to your benefit.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #218 Strategies To Cope With Covid - 19 10:47

3+ y ago10:47

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3 ways to combat the Covid-19 Blues1--Routines, win the morning! Win the evening (gratitude journal)2--Be intentional and deliberate with the shows you watch, the items you put your energy into. 3--Noting. Using a psychological technique called noting to help you though some difficult times.By Riley Jensen

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In Honor of a Life Well-Lived: My eulogy for my Grandmother, Jane 24:38

3+ y ago24:38

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I had this incredible honor and privilege of writing the eulogy for my beloved Grandmother, Jane Hottman. In this era of COVID, funerals are not held in churches, attended in person by all of her loved ones. Instead, they are delivered virtually, online, via a slideshow of photos, songs, and recorded eulogy audio. And so it came to be that I had th…

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Stephanie Puello - on answering your calling, TransAmerica, BGDB and more 1:18:11

4y ago1:18:11

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(After riding the TransAmerica Trail), "I wouldn’t have known to even dream that big." Stephanie is a force. A FORCE, I tell you. She is inspiring, strong, spirited, bold, fierce and engaging- she has my vote for whatever future public office position she decides to run for, that's for sure. Stephanie shares with us her story- how the bike and her …

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Episode #217 Sleep As A Weapon 8:30

4y ago8:30

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Sleep is the easiest way to increase performance in the short term. How much sleep do you get each night? How much do you think you should get? Listen to this episode for further insight.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #216 How To Develop Your Growth Mindset 8:07

4y ago8:07

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You've heard of growth mindset and fixed mindset. But do you know how to cultivate it? Listen to this podcast for tips on how to develop your Growth mindset.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #215 Fear Vs Belief 5:26

4y ago5:26

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What if? Why? These two phrases are negative in nature. How do we change our language to reflect a positive attitude? This episode can help.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #214 Perfectionism Vs Healthy Striving 7:34

4y ago7:34

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Perfectionism vs Healthy Striving. Do you know the difference? The great one's do.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #213 NBA Observations And Self Care 7:09

4y ago7:09

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Self Care is key to our success. As I am observing the NBA playoffs today, it seems that these guys are doing a great job of taking care of themselves mentally over the course of these 8 games plus the playoffs. What could you do to make your "bubble" experience better? The following episode offers tips to improve your mental and physical health…

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Episode #212 Anxiety, Nerves, And Fear 7:09

4y ago7:09

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Change the phrase, "I'm so nervous" to "This is exciting!" Change the phrase "what if?" to "even if." Change the phrase "Why?" to the phrase "Why not?"By Riley Jensen

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Episode #211 Self - Deception 7:44

4y ago7:44

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Self-deception, awareness, cognitive dissonance. In this episode we discuss how important it is to see things for what they are.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #210 Outcomes And Processes 7:16

4y ago7:16

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What is your desired outcome? What is your process to get there? The great one's understand that the daily processes are more important than the daily outcomes. Be hyper focused on your process and the outcomes will take care of themselves. Champions act like champions long before they are champions.…

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Andy Seth: Bling 1:13:04

4y ago1:13:04

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"I have that level of intensity around playing this game of business...at the same time, I don't want to suffer from it. I wondered, how can I stay at this level of ambition without suffering from it -without feeling like I wasn't far enough along? ...now, I know it's possible. That duality can exist in harmony." - Andy SethThis week’s guest is a F…

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Episode #209 Produce More Than You Consume 4:38

4y ago4:38

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What are you doing to produce? Production is about putting in the work. You can read all the books you want. You can listen to all the podcasts you want. But if you want to be good, you need to produce. What could you do to be more productive today?By Riley Jensen

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Episode #208 What's Your Plan? 4:56

4y ago4:56

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What's your plan? Do you know? I have people ask me all the time what the biggest mistake people make in the mental game is...and i almost always respond that it's when people don't have a plan. All the great one's face adversity at one point or another, and they are fantastic at having a plan for when adversity hits.…

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Episode #207 The Drama Triangle 6:25

4y ago6:25

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Are you getting sucked into the drama triangle? Do you have friends that play the victim, the rescuer, or the prosecutor on a constant basis? Draw clear and strong boundaries. When needed, let your dramatic friends go. It is important to clear the noise when you are trying to perform at the highest level possible.…

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Episode #206 Not All Of Your Thoughts Are True 7:04

4y ago7:04

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Not all of your thoughts are true. Be aware of the false mental chatter that sometimes take control of you. Ask yourself 3 questions about your thoughts. 1) Where did this thought come from? 2) Is it true? 3) How is it working for me. If any of those questions are problematic, throw out the mental chatter, right now!…

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Episode #205 The 1 Percent Rule 4:59

4y ago4:59

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Start. Start today. Start with your hands trembling. Start with your heart beating through your chest. Start with your hands sweating. Please, just start. The is joy and happiness and success at the end of this road, all you have to do is start.By Riley Jensen

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