Michael Ceely's High Performance Podcast

After his career as a professional skier ended with breaking his neck in 2012, James discovered a passion for entrepreneurship, spiritual growth, conscious relationships, and men’s work. James founded Alpha Rising Menswork to help men level up in all areas of life. He regularly transmits his message via his podcast, Men Doing the Work. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kW_P5ON60Fo --- More about...

Shawn Buttner shares his inspiring journey. From working for the biggest names in the tech world to becoming a Certified High Performance Coach, Shawn embodies his philosophy of joy, growth and impact.  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZFJzcHMkOdE More about Shawn: https://www.shawnbuttner.com Free strategy session with Shawn: https://www.shawnbuttner.com/strat_session_application Shawn's Y...

Champion Duathlete Greg Pelican has over 50 years of experience in competitive sports. He shares his wisdom on sport psychology, training, peer groups, and how to get into the pain cave.  Greg’s coaching business, Pelican’s Pain Cave, coaches athletes in triathlons, duathlons, cycling, running and swimming. He also provides bike fits, and running analysis. Watch interview on YouTube: https://youtu...

How do you measure your readiness for performance? It’s not just physical, it’s mental as well. Sun Sachs of Rewire Fitness has an app that takes a holistic approach, integrating mental fitness into the mix, so athletes show up rested, primed and ready to perform at their best. Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kLK3j-P646U More about Rewire Fitness: https://rewirefitness.app/ Rewire Fitne...

“I’m the kind of person who____.” Fill in the blank. This powerful sentence can improve your athletic results and it can change your life. Tie your identity to the habits you want to start and you’ll create massive accountability. About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should no...

Part 2 of Andy Hampsten’s Cycling Journey. Andy continues recounting his 1988 Giro d’Italia victory, provides a play-by-play of his Alpe d'Huez win in the 1992 Tour de France, talks about his retirement from cycling, and gives some advice for aspiring pro cyclists.  Andy also shares some psychological techniques that helped him become one of the great climbers of his day. Cycling fans will re...

An American cycling pioneer, Andy Hampsten charged onto the European cycling scene in the 1980’s and quickly established himself as a talented stage racer, winning the Giro d’Italia and two Tours of Switzerland. Hampsten also shined in the Tour de France, twice getting 4th overall, and winning the prestigious Alpe d'Huez stage.  Listen to Andy’s inspiring story of grit and determination as he...

You don’t have to be evil to tap into your “beast mode.” Athletes can use negative emotions for fuel and still be in control. Think of it like a switch you can turn on or off. Michael gives you some tips to access the fuel of “the darkside.” About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only an...

Perfectionism is a huge problem in sports. It freezes up an athlete’s innate desire to grow and expand. Learn to let go of perfectionism and “grow imperfectly like a tree” with Michael’s ten strategies: Awareness Forgiveness Find a greater purpose Develop a growth mindset Be like a tree Use the 20% rule Fail forward Flip the script Don’t indulge Choose difficult environments About Michael Ceely: h...

When athletes lose their motivation it’s often a problem with perspective. Listen to Part One here: https://youtu.be/FzXJjOQcotU About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Use Hunger to inspire and S.M.A.R.T. Goals to map out your success.  About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Hunger is the number one factor that drives athletes to get results. Learn how to activate the hunter instinct and set your goals higher.  About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Most people don’t like pain. But pain is unavoidable. Why not master it? Michael Ceely shows you how to welcome pain and transmute it into fuel for your success. About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely  Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Patience is a skill all athletes need. Michael Ceely uses examples from baseball, basketball and cycling to illustrate how patience can yield better results. About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Just as sports have seasons, athletes have their own psychological seasons. Using baseball as an example, Michael Ceely shows you how to cultivate a growth mindset.   About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

In this episode, Michael Ceely talks discusses negative self-talk and how it can destroy motivation. Listen to the end and learn a powerful exercise to help you master your mind. About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Michael Ceely interviews BJ Armstead about sport psychology. Topics covered include anxiety, motivation, coaching philosophy, youth sports, and more. Learn more about BJ Armstead: website: https://www.apollosports.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollosportscounseling/ ----- About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: C...

Start treating your sport like a real career. Aspiring professional athletes need to map out their future and start creating their brand now. About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Tom Schuler is a founding member of the legendary 7-11 Team and a tireless advocate for the sport of cycling. In this interview, Tom shares his insights into American cycling, team culture, and his epic 1987 U.S. Pro Road Championship win. Learn more about Tom Schuler and the races he organizes. 👇 https://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/ https://intelligentsiacup.com/ More about Tom's cyclin...

Athlete burnout is unfortunately all too common. In this episode, Michael Ceely discusses the causes of burnout, and offers some solutions. About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

2-time OLYMPIAN Bob Mionske talks about EXPECTATIONS. Mionske’s cycling career is highlighted by an impressive 4th place in the 1988 Olympic road race. Listen to his insights on mental side of sports.  About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional...

The quickest way to improve in sports is to put yourself in situations where you are forced to level up. Michael Ceely shares his insights about this process.  About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

The #1 quality champions have is FIRE… that unrelenting fighting spirit that keeps them in the game and creates great results. Listen to Michael’s story of how he learned to fight.  About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely  Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

All athletes deal with injuries. Sometimes the biggest toll can be psychological. Take a page from Michael Jordan’s book and lean in to the opportunity. Website: https://www.michaelceely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

When athletes sacrifice for their goals, are they really sacrificing, or are they choosing to simply let go of what society deems important? In this episode we talk about the myth of sacrifice and how to choose purpose over pleasure.  About Michael Ceely: https://www.michaelceely.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_ceely/ Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and sho...