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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the decision that something else is more important than fear." Ambrose Redmoon High performers know that growth happens in their Courage Zone. They act with courage and bravery. They play big! They take risks and try new things. They live a life continually pursing their dreams. Affirmation this Week: I choose my Courage Zone. I will play big, try ne...

Celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin teaches clients how to lose weight and master their mindset so they can lead bigger, better lives. She is author of 4 NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet , and JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her memoir Miracle Mindset: A Mother, Her Son, & Life's Hardest Lessons explores the powerfu...

"The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude." William James, psychologist High performers understand that happiness is a choice. They realize happiness doesn't come from what they do or accomplish, it comes from a decision. High performers choose to focus on the 3 Ps of Happiness – pleasure, passion and their higher purpose. Affirmation thi...

James Leath joined IMG Academy in 2015. As Head of Leadership Development, James develops and delivers curriculum for IMG Academy student-athletes across 8 sports and presents to visiting teams, companies, and professional athletes. James attended Fresno State University where he received his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the be...

"You weren't an accident. You weren't mass produced. You aren't an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted." Max Lucado, Best-selling author High performers are confident – they believe and trust in their ability. They learn and let go when they make a mistake, knowing that failure is just feedback. They end their day building their confidence. And they imagine th...

As an engaging and inspiring speaker who mixes humor with a powerful message, Barbara Churchill has been mentoring working women for over twenty years. Having built and run three successful businesses herself with revenues in seven-figures, she has learned what it takes to create the kind of work/life balance that is meaningful and sustainable. Barbara has lead sessions on self-confidence and lead...

Mark Twain once said that: "The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why." High performers, or people who are working to reach their greater potential, live on purpose. They know their purpose. They know why they get up in the morning. They are committed to something bigger then themselves. This week's affirmation: I live and play on purpose. No...

In this interview, Brett Bartholomew, provides us a preview of his new book, Conscious Coaching : The Art and Science of Building Buy-In which achieved "Best Seller" and was ranked in the "Amazon Top 100 Books Overall." Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. His experience inc...

"If you think you can or think you can't, your right." Henry Ford High performers focus on the possibilities. They think big and dream about their future. They do not put limits on their ability or achievements. Instead, they defy limits. They don't settle for averag e. Today's Affirmation today: I choose to see the possibilities for myself and my future. I stay gritty, believing I can do the impo...

Dr. Kay Porter owns Porter Performance Systems, a sports and organizational counseling firm in Eugene, Oregon. She teaches mental training techniques to athletes, teams, businesses, and school districts. She has also worked as a sport psychology consultant to the University of Oregon Athletic Department, USA Track and Field, and the U.S. Tennis Association. She is the author of The Mental Athlete:...

Gritty people know what they want. In the face of adversity and setbacks, they go after their goals with deep commitment. They have passion, perseverance and purpose that drives them toward long-term goals. Are you gritty? In this episode, Cindra talks about 3 Signs to know if you are gritty! This week's affirmation: "I am gritty. I have a deep commitment to my long-term goals. I put in the hours...

Dr. Vernice Richards is the Director of Mental Conditioning and Peak Performance at the Evert Tennis Academy. She is originally from Trinidad and Tobago. She is a certified by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP-CC #505), received her Masters in Counseling specializing in Sports Psychology from Boston University and her PhD in Sport Psychology from Florida State University. In this i...

Last weekend I went to an event called "Unleash the Power Within" with Tony Robbins. This episode is about 3 things I learned. High performers don't believe their 2 million year brain. They choose to condition themselves to be happy and grateful. What is wrong is always there, and so it what is right. They focus on love, gratitude and appreciation when they are fearful. And they hang around with o...

Dr. Larry Lauer is the Director of Player Development for the US Tennis Association. In this role, he is also a mental skills specialist working with the most elite tennis players in the U.S. to help accelerate them from juniors to pros. He works with athletic coaches to help them support and develop their athletes. In this interview, he talks about how three things separate the best in the world:...

High performers break free of mental barriers. They dream big. They play big. They continuously push themselves and their limits. They realize fear will always be there if they are growing and learning. They choose to stay present moment focused and make a decision to be confident. This week's affirmation: "I dream big. I play big. I continuously push myself past my limits to find a new level."

High performers don't play small. They play big. They continuously push themselves and their limits. They go after their big dreams. And each day, the work to reach their best and their greatest potential. They ask themselves, "what would the best in the world do right now?" This week's affirmation: I play big. I move forward towards my dreams and goals with passion. I do what the world's best do!

Gloria Balague is a sport psychologist who currently works with the elite athletes and teams including the Chicago Bears, USA Gymnastics and USA Track and Field. She taught at the University of Illinois, Chicago starting in 1988 and retired just a few short years ago. Gloria has attended several Olympic and World Championships helping athletes with the mental game.  She says that the world's best...

"All stress begins with one negative thought." Rhonda Byme High performers take control of their thinking. They notice their ANTS and talk back to their ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) in a powerful and productive way. They drive their CAR by catching it, addressing it, and releasing it. This Week's Affirmation: " Successful people don't believe everything they think – so I don't have to either...

" Negative Thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them." Andrew Bernstein High performers recognize that their thoughts are the most important factor in reaching their greater potential. But they don't believe everything they think! They decide to reduce their ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) and take command over their thinking. This Week's Affirmation...

Duncan Simpson, Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning at IMG Academy, is passionate about working with people to maximize their potential and help them accomplish what they haven't. In this interview, he talks about how focus, not confidence, is the most important mental skill. The best focus on the right things at the right time. The key is to detect distractions and dial in for 1 minute. Duncan...

"Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it." Mia Hamm High performers have a burning desire to be at their best. They have high standards for themselves and others around them. They are driven to succeed and get satisfaction from pursuing their goals. They take their mistakes in stride, however, remembering that not everyone is per...

"If you change the way you look at things, the thing you look at change." Wayne Dyer High performers use reframing daily which is the process of recreating alternative frames or looking at their life, sport, or the world. They don't ignore the injury, difficulty or pain, but instead see a different perspective and how the obstacle is helping me. This helps them feel unstoppable and jazzed about th...

" If you think you can or think you can't, you're right." Henry Ford . High performers choose powerful, possibility-oriented, process focused and positive thoughts regardless of the situation and what is happening around them. They know this type of thinking leads to success. High performers address weak, negative, restrictive and outcome-focused thinking which does not lead to reaching their grea...

High performers know that how they interpret their failure greatly determines their success. They approach failure as an opportunity. They see failure as essential for them to grow, learn, get better, understand themselves. They see failure as helpful in reaching their full potential. Week's Affirmation:   I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow. I know failure is a  learning t...

Dr. Mark Anshel talks about his new book, In Praise of Failure: The Value of Overcoming Mistakes in Sports and Life, in this podcast interview. Dr. Anshel has written 12 other books, and over 145 research articles. He has applied his concepts with college athletes and coaches, law enforcement, exercisers, sports rehabilitation settings, performing artists and corporate leaders. Mark came to study...