The Football Mindset Podcast

JJ thinks that there are lessons everywhere that can be found to help us on our journey towards being successful Listen to today's episode to find out the lesson that he picked up from speaking to his barber

When you don't get what you feel you deserve How do you respond to that? Make sure you follow the Football Mindset Instagram page @footballmindset

The most important thing to focus on throughout your career is winning, right? JJ likes to think different 

JJ talks about the reasons that he struggled as a footballer come 3pm on a Saturday Do you resonate with any of what JJ talks about in today's episode? Remember if you are looking to work on your inner game, our book is out now Master your confidence: The elite footballer's guide to high performance  You will get it from Amazon or direct from the Football Mindset Instagram page

It is easy to compare yourself to other footballers or always focus on where you are not or what you don't have  but don't underestimate any progress that you do make no matter how little or large that progress is

For 4 years JJ has answered the same question each morning 'What do I need to do today?' Recently he was asked a different question that he feels is more helpful and powerful than that Listen to today's episode to find out what that question is

Why is it that we wait until the baby has become a monster before asking for help? JJ talks about a struggle that he is currently getting help with and what benefits he hopes asking for help will bring him

Today JJ gives a simple analogy that he uses with his clients to help them understand just how important their inner game is in helping them perform Remember if you haven't already you can buy a copy of Master your Confidence: The elite footballer's guide to high performance Click here  

Each and every point JJ discusses in today's episode is relevant to him and his football career Confidence is a skill not a weakness, all skills can be worked upon

This is something that JJ said to a client before he returned to a former club at the weekend "I hope you get booed" But why would he say that? What is the benefit to the client hearing that?

This is something that 99% of footballers will experience at some point... their manager leaving But what should your focus be on when your manager does leave? Do you agree with JJ's thoughts in this episode?

Find out what the main thing John 'Yogi' Hughes said when he spoke to some of JJ's clients about improving their performance Please subscribe and leave a review

Perfection is the killer of performance It leaves you feeling like a failure, doubting yourself and worrying about the future What benefit is it bringing to you by chasing it?

From his travels to Northern Ireland at the weekend, JJ has come up with 4 or 5 points that you can potentially look at and use in order to make yourself a better player Which one is your favourite?

Are you making the same mistake in training that my client has been making?

There are loads aren't there? But what is the worst shout that you hear in football? Whether that be from a manager, teammate, supporters, press etc Direct message the @footballmindset instagram page with the worst shout you have heard

Dan James believes that playing safe was a major part of the reason why his Manchester United career didn't go to plan and ultimately ended So, what can you learn from the interview that he done with the Daily Telegraph?

JJ doesn't hide from the fact this podcast more often than not focuses on things that you could be doing better or aren't currently doing well enough He explains why that is in this episode But that doesn't mean you still can't create confidence in order to go and perform in training and in games

What did JJ learn from a conversation that he had with a former soldier who has served in Afghanistan?

At the weekend JJ visited the 3 Hampden sites where Scotland have played international football In this episode he gives a brief round up of his weekend Which is a more exciting weekend than he normally has! But who did invent the current kick and run version of football that you currently play?  

You might have the talent but when the heat is on, can you deliver? Please subscribe and leave a review to the podcast ** If you haven't already head over to Amazon and purchase your copy of our book Master your confidence: The elite footballer's guide to high performance

In this episode JJ talks about how to use the ICEBERG MODEL to uncover what is the real issue when you suffer from a loss of confidence and your form drops as a result Pencil and paper at the ready

The title of this episode is a giveaway JJ talks about what is currently his biggest fear and how he is using it to fuel his journey going forward Please leave a review of the podcast if you have taken anything from this or any other episode

In relation to a previous podcast where JJ says he felt unstoppable a listener asked "How do you harness that feeling for the short term you experience it?" In today's episode JJ answers this question

The last day or two of the transfer window can see so many players experience the highs and lows that very few people see For one player the ecstasy of securing a life changing transfer and for another the chances of that life changing move coming so close but ultimately falling through But how do you deal with it?