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Ever wondered what it takes to achieve an unprecedented victory at Wimbledon? In this episode, David will take you behind the scenes at Wimbledon to share an intimate, ground-level view of professional tennis like never before. We will be talking about a week in the life of Liam, who is making waves on the global stage. From an unprecedented victory against the world number four to the gruelling t...

Ever wondered what it takes to claim a straight-set victory amidst the unpredictability of Wimbledon? In this special interview episode with John Silk, we delve deep into the nuanced game strategy, the Wimbledon excitement, and the psychological warfare on the court. We promise you, this isn't your regular sports chat! Follow David’s Journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_sammel Lea...

Ready to turn your life around, one serve at a time? Join David as he uncovers an unexpected epiphany, reshaping not only his approach to tennis coaching but also his everyday life. After 30 years, he stumbles upon a simple strategy that changes everything. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the multitude of tasks in your life or doubted your abilities because the mountain to climb seems too steep...

Ever felt overwhelmed in tough situations, unsure if you can cope? Imagine having a never-ending capacity to adapt; could this be your secret, untapped power? Let's plunge into the extraordinary realm of adaptability and learn to apply it in challenging times, in this week's podcast episode. We'll unveil our innate power to adapt and thrive, showcasing how our unique ability to adjust, innovate, a...

Are You Ready to Thrive in Uncontrollable Situations? Brace yourselves for an episode packed with mind-bending reframes that will challenge your perspectives! We're diving into five fantastic reframes that can turn your world upside down (in the best way possible!). Plus, learn the secret to building trust in your decision-making skills. Grab a copy of my FREE Mini-book  Belive VS Confidence : htt...

Are You Falling into the Overestimation-Underestimation Trap?

 This thought-provoking episode explores the common pitfalls of overestimating and underestimating tasks and opponents with relatable examples from everyday life and sports. 

 Don't miss out on this captivating episode that will help you escape the overestimation-underestimation trap.
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Are nerves an inevitable part of the game? Part 2 of our special episode with John Silk, where we dive into the world of nerves in sports. We'll explore the significance of nerves in the game and discuss some unforgettable meltdowns in various sports. Discover valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful strategies on how to effectively deal with mental challenges. Whether you're an athlete, coa...

I discuss what happened at the French Open and what comes next. Bouncing back is how anyone succeeds because "moping" or feeling sorry for oneself never helps. It feels cosy in the short term but is devastating to a winning mindset.

Today is my 100th podcast and I can say that I’m really proud of myself for never missing a week – for showing up as promised  and delivering a message that I talk about which is in order to build trust in yourself you have to do what you say you will do most of the time – the old 80/20 rule comes to mind. The human condition means we will never be perfect but walking the talk is a big deal.  Anyw...

John: Well, 2023, let's talk about that as a whole, to begin with Dave, it's been a bit of an up-and-down year. Is that fair for you and Liam? David: I think it's really been mostly an up year; I think the down part is the fact that he got injured. So in the final of Biel the wrist, which had been hurting him all week, in the final really broke down. And he took three weeks to try and, you know, g...

John: The mental side of tennis from my perspective as a fan, if you like, the two things that strike me in tennis compared to lots of other sports that I think make it a bigger mental challenge. First of all, it's an individual sport. But secondly, so there's nowhere to hide, like in football, when a team sport you can just give the ball to another teammate. You can call for it if you like, but t...

Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening. This is David Sammel with another nugget. My podcast is a way of expressing my life experience with others to offer you different perceptions and reflections that hopefully can help you in some area of your life.  Today is a special day because we're going to have a doubleheader. I'm going to talk to you about my job as a tennis coach preparing Liam for...

As children we are scripted predominantly by our parents and then by other important adults in our life like teachers or coaches or anyone that impressed us or we admired. I’m not sure if it was the great Stephen Covey or Anthony Robbins who gave the analogy that this scripting is like a vinyl record and as adults the needle hits the groove and the song begins to play and we wonder why when our bu...

This is an update on my most listened-to podcast. Strangely it is also the first one I ever did. Because of its popularity, I’ve decided to produce an upgraded version with new thoughts on the subject and as a reminder of something that can plague our lives if we fail to see it in a different light. The reason why I believe the subject of regret was and is so popular is because it is a very common...

I’m watching Ted Lasso at the moment which I've really gotten into and I'm not sure quite why, but I really like it. It has invoked in me some nostalgia to look back at my coaching career and how I've evolved. Nostalgia is a powerful bittersweet feeling of memories of our childhood, our first love, sad or golden moments in our lives, different people and so much more. It got me thinking so I start...

Today I'm going to talk about not being afraid to be vulnerable. to not feel like you've always got to be the tough person. It's impossible to be tough all the time and it brings incredible pressure to your life if you pretend to be tough all the time. You must protect yourself and in many situations in life, it is not sensible to show vulnerability. However, the better your judgement becomes in f...

A   mindset that is determined to have an impact on the good of one's self and others. It is not the size of the impact that matters, it’s the effect it has so that the ripples of our actions are felt positively through time. I believe that if we remain humble and realise how small we are in the universe and on this planet and in time, rather than being a demotivator I think it’s a great motivator...

Here’s what I know: if someone’s much better than you at something, they probably try much harder. You probably underestimate how much harder they try. I’m not saying that talent isn’t a meaningful differentiator, because it certainly is, but I think people generally underestimate how much effort needs to be poured into talent in order to develop it. So much of getting good at anything is just pur...

Today I'm going to talk about a view of determination. I think most people think that determination means that you are tough enough to carry on pretty much no matter what.  Whilst this might be the case human beings are innately insecure and never as tough as they think they are and rarely are other people as tough as we perceive them to be! The jazz legends Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock said som...

The old school of telling kids and people what to do or the “my way or the highway” methods, whilst proven to be a poor way of getting the best out of people, surprisingly still prevail.  Basic psychology myths when things are not working and going wrong that all one has to do is try harder, or emotionally blackmailing and “shaming” people, amazingly are still used as tools to motivate.  Why is th...

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/david-sammel?utm_term=QPvEB8wy8 I think this is one of the most helpful changes I have made in my life. When I was younger I tended to be a little bit arrogant because of my belief and conviction that I was right in the solutions that I was offering. I actually believed I could help others run their life better if they took my advice and whilst sometimes thi...

We are all weird Every experience, every interpretation and every life is different as distinct as a thumb print. With this in mind we are all weird in some way to others. The beauty of life is that every person is diverse from another and whilst we have languages to communicate what we experience we can be sure that others experience it differently but we can agree on the overall feelings if not...

Our life is predominantly in our own heads and because of everyday tasks and interactions we easily forget how much choice we have. There are things in life that we have to live through that are not our choice and whilst we can’t choose our initial emotional reaction we can choose and manage our subsequent actions and attitude towards what happens.  We have to guard against saying we have to or ne...

Whatever it is that you do it’s important to figure out the goalposts that you’re aiming for because it’s very frustrating to be aiming for moving targets. For instance, if it is money, or fame or a ranking – whatever the goal, make sure it is clearly defined. However I contend that even more importantly you need to decide what you are prepared to accept as a minimum achievement. With almost 8 bil...

Part 2 of Talking Tennis - John asks me about Liam and the future, superstitions, rankings, Wimbledon ban of Belarussians, Russians and points. Next week we will be back to the 5 minute episodes. Hope you enjoy this latest detour and if you wish to connect further please email david@mindsetcollege.co.uk or check out Twitter @DaveSammel or Instagram @david_sammel