Betsi Flint: Think Box vs. Play Box

Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew talks with 6x AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Champion & Paris 2024 Olympic hopeful Betsi Flint. In 2015, Betsi burst onto the pro beach volleyball scene and was named AVP Tour Newcomer of the Year. Since then, she’s been one of the most effective & consistent beach volleyball players in the world. Named the AVP Best Server of the Year in 2019 & 2022, Betsi’s skills span both the physical & mental side of her sport — and she’s known for the cerebral, thoughtful nature of her game. In this conversation, Betsi shares tons of actionable ideas you can use to improve performance in anything. You’ll hear actionable lessons on learning new skills, increasing self-discipline, & turning weaknesses into strengths. Betsi also discusses a framework called “Think Box vs. Play Box” — a powerful concept she uses to increase her focus & be more present.

Show Highlights:

(2:26) - Betsi’s journey to pro beach volleyball
(4:00) - Self-discipline
(4:28) - Building a training program
(6:55) - Early success & newcomer of the year
(8:16) - Building upon strengths
(8:28) - Mindfully focusing on growth
(11:24) - Think box vs Play box
(13:20) - Filtering distractions & negative thoughts
(16:01) - Maintaining an aggressive mindset
(18:36) - Building a successful partnership
(19:12) - Nonverbal communication
(23:19) - Road to Paris 2024
(23:54) - Peaking at the right time
(25:23) - Positive self-talk, leading by example
(29:10) - Talking to stuffed animals
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