High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset

"Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." Mark Twain   High performers know that being present is something we need to practice. Now is the more distracted time in our history and we must practice focusing on attention on what matters – the present. With phones and technology, we can be easily distracted and anxiety. To practice mindfulness, or staying in the presen...

Mackenzie Havey is the author of the new book published by Bloomsbury, MINDFUL RUNNING. She writes about endurance sports and mind-body health and fitness for a number of leading publications, including TheAtlantic.com, ESPN, Runner's World, SELF, and Outside. She holds a graduate degree in sport psychology, is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, teaches classes in the Kinesiology Department at t...

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain   High performers know that confidence is a decision and a skill. It's more important that they act in a confident way, and then the feeling of confidenc...

Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. Don left Sports Illustrated in 2008 to pursue a public speaking career that has allowed him to share stories learned from the greatest winners of our generation with audiences as diverse as Fortune 10 comp...

"When your brain says that you're done, you're only 40 percent done." David Goggins, Navy Seal and Ultramarathoner High performers know they have more in their reserve tank. They keep in mind the 40% rule which means they have up to 60 percent more to give. They embrace the suck, but don't live there. They think and act like pros by welcoming and embracing the discomfort. They realize they need to...

As the founder and CEO of business growth consultancy, Progress Performance International, Catherine has spoken in 14 countries.  She has trained and mentored many thousands of emerging leaders and business owners, including many professional speakers. Catherine is a Certified Speaking Professional and Global Speaking Fellow. She is a Past National President, Member of the Hall of Fame and Life Me...

"Sometimes you have to get out of the way of yourself so you can be yourself." Amy Cuddy High performers know they may experience the Impostor Syndrome. When they do, they realize they are in good company. Then, they catch the thoughts causing it. They remind themselves they are enough.  They focus on the value they bring and own their successes. They remember they didn't get lucky by chance. They...

"You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." Richardo Parente High performers find the next level by putting in the work. They realize they won't feel great all of the time, but stick with it knowing they will feel better in a mile. They help others because they know that doing so releases positive endorphins and they generally care for others. They adjust their goals w...

Lennie Waite is professional track athlete in the 3000m steeplechase and a sport psychology consultant. Waite attended Rice University from 2004-2009, where she played soccer and ran cross country and track. Waite left Rice as a school record holder, a two-time All-American, an Academic All-American, and a top 10 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. After her career at Rice, she pursued...

"When you complain, you make yourself a victim. Leave the situation. Change the situation or accept it. All else is madness." Eckhart Tolle High performers dominate their APE. They focus on what they can control – their attitude, preparation and effort and dominate their reaction to what they cannot control. They choose a positive perspective. They prepare full out and are all in to their pursuit...

"If you change the way you look at things, the thing you look at change." Wayne Dyer High performers choose positivity in a negative world so they thrive. They use reframing daily which is the process of recreating alternative frames or looking at their life, sport, or the world. They see how the obstacle is helping me. This helps them feel unstoppable and excited about their life, sport, and job....

Dr. Colleen Hacker has served as a member of the United States coaching staff for five Olympic Games as a Mental Skills Coach and Performance Psychology Specialist. Dr. Hacker began her National Team service in 1995 working with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. They won the first Gold Medal awarded in women's soccer at the 1996 Olympic Games followed by a dramatic overtime victory over China...

"Comparison with myself bring improvement, comparison with others brings discontent." Betty Jamie Chung   High performers focus on their improvement and reaching their standard of excellence instead of comparing themselves to others. Comparison is the quickest way to let you, your team, your family, or your individual performance suffer. Instead, high performers celebrate others and their accompli...

What do highly successful people actually do to succeed? For 35 years as entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach, Don Hutcheson has experienced and studied the proven career-building strategies that people around the world have used for literally decades to create lives of success, satisfaction and freedom. Several times a week, he interviews individuals and experts from every career category and...

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We just got the Beyond Grit eBook up on Amazon.... And right now, it's only 99 cents on Amazon.  (and I'm including 5 awesome bonuses after you order on Amazon!)  We'll be increasing the price soon so here's the link to go get it right now: BeyondGrit.com/eBook   P.S. Here's the list of those bonuses you'll get for FREE:   * BONUS 1: The Beyond Grit Audiobook (Narrated by yours truly, this is a pe...

"When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you invincible.  ―Anonymous   High performers can perform on demand. They don't just "hope" they have a great day. They make it a great day.  They realize the self-awareness is key to leading yourself and they have a deep clarity of who they are. They don't suppress emotions, but embrace is and get back to the present moment.  ...

Richard Gordin is an emeritus professor in sport psychology at Utah State University. He has been at the university for 37 years. Dr. Gordin has authored 100 articles and book chapters. He has been a sport psychology consultant for numerous athletic teams at his university, USA Gymnastics, USA Track and Field, US Ski and Snowboard Association and several professionals on the PGA and Champions Tour...

"Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have."  ―Jim Rohn In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about how  high performers are aware of the energy they bring to conversations and situations. They notice the energy they bring and make adjustments as necessary. They decide to be an energy generator. They celebrate others.  And they  keep their positive energy high, so...

Tonya Johnston is an equestrian mental skills coach, author, and hunter-jumper A-circuit competitor with a master's degree in sport psychology. Tonya travels to give mental skills workshops and works individually with clients and teams all over the world. Tonya's clients include riders and trainers at top A-circuit, regional and local barns; international grand prix riders; national medal final wi...

"Always remember, your focus determines your reality." ― George Lucas Summary: High performers determine where they shine their focus. Their mental spotlight is focused on what gives them energy, and what is good in a situation. They notice where their focus is, and gently get it back to what determines their success. They use "cue words" to bring their focus back on what leads to success. This We...

Katherine Reutter-Adamek is an American record holder, World Champion, and two-time Olympic medalist in short track speedskating. She is an Olympic Silver and Bronze Medalist. After several injuries and surgeries following the 2011 season Katherine was forced to retire. She moved to Milwaukee to coach for three years before deciding to make a comeback for the 2018 Olympia Games. Coaching, along wi...

"Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again." ― James Cook High performers challenge their limiting beliefs.   They know that moving beyond our limiting beliefs is a critical first step in our success. We attract more of what we need in our life. Every day, they are working to believe in their potential. This Week's Power Phrase : " I cha...

Russ Rausch is the Founder of Vision Pursue or VP. VP helps individuals and organizations create a Performance Mindset through their training and mobile app. Before founding Vision Pursue, Russ was the COO at the hedge fund Emil van Essen. Before that he was part of the executive team that took the trading software firm, Trading Technologies, Inc. (TT), from a 20-person startup to a 650-person glo...

"You can have all the talent in the world, but it takes a special person with the right attitude to succeed." Olympian Brenda Martinez High performers mentally prepare. They spend the majority of their time in the present – not in the past or the future. They accept what they can't control instead of fighting it. They interpret their nerves as excitement and fly their butterflies in formation. Wee...