Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell

Vasavi Kumar is a licensed therapist, coach, and speaker. From mental illness, divorce, addiction, and ultimately recovery, Vasavi is the epitome of Mental Toughness. Listen to her story and you'll have some amazing take-a-ways. 

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3:14 Vasavi and her Hinge moment of rehab. 

7:27 “I felt very small.”

9:15 Removing masks: Reconciling insecurities.

12:13 Vasavi details how she got to know her own mind. 

14:30 The role of her higher power.

16:59 Is rock bottom necessary?

18:18 Vasavi shares her experiences in growing up in two different cultures.

22:00 “Who am I is who I choose to be.”

26:22 The most valuable conversations we have are with ourselves. 

30:32 Working out of abundance versus fear.

36:16 Vasavi’s goal for clients: Start listening to yourself again.

39:33 How to share openly and be confident in it.

41:39 Looking back on her hardest moments.

42:52 Vasavi shares her brief feeling of success: Say “Thank you.”

47:25 Worst fear: Not being enough.

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Donald Scott is the USATF 2017, 2018 & 2019 Triple Jump Champion. The 2020 USA Olympic Team is the goal! Scott attended Eastern Michigan University (EMU), where he earned a degree in criminal justice as well as 9 MAC titles!

2:43 Donald shares details of how his life changed at twelve years old.

7:30 Memories of his mindset changing.

9:20 "It takes adversity to push a person." How his upbringing affects him today.

11:07 Having his own family while training.

11:53 Donald shares emotional moments leading up to the World Championships.

17:18 Competing despite suffering a loss.

20:33 Reflecting on who he competed for.

22:27 The best part of what he does.

24:03 Mental toughness needed in the triple jump.

26:00 His mental cues the day of a competition.

28:48 "Follow your own process."

30:02 How his faith guides him to his goals.

31:10 "Slow dance in the air." Donald describes the triple jump.

33:34 Current goal: Make the Olympics.

35:46 Donald's takeaway message: set goals high and enjoy our own journey.

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Albert Jennings never lost a golf tournament from ages 10-15, becoming one of the best young golfers in the world. He wore long pants as a child because he was going to be the next "Tiger Woods." He was a Phenom. Hear his story and lessons learned. He is now an awesome golf coach! Visit him at https://golfstudy.co/

3:18 Albert recalls his early memories of golf: not winning from ages 5-10. 

6:07 Why he wore long pants during tournaments as a kid.

6:47 When he first began comparing himself to Tiger Woods.

8:50 How his pride and identity was influenced by success at a young age.

12:25 Balancing confidence with being realistic.

13:50 What Albert remembers from going to Oklahoma State in 8th grade.

15:38 Albert reflects on early memories, "Could something have been done differently?"

17:13 Albert's expectations of himself. "My golf world got bigger."

21:09 Teaching young golfers how to not internalize "bad" shots.

22:08 Goal-setting for young golfers.

23:21 When the spiral began to happen.

25:34 "What do you have confidence in?" Albert's race car analogy.

27:04 Albert shares how young athletes need more credit.

28:33 Albert talks about the precedent that was set with his dad as a young golfer.

32:40 Albert describes parenting in golf.

34:45 Albert shares a recent example of what being over-invested in results as a parent looks like.

39:20 Putting the parent-child relationship above the success in sport.

44:03 Taking kids to a theme park: an analogy on pursuing high-level golf.

49:41 How to be successful in golf: know the game and know yourself.

53:53 Albert asks, "What's the best way for kids to learn?"

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John O’Sullivan is an internationally known TEDx speaker and the founder of the Changing the Game Project. Author of two #1 Bestselling books and leading youth sports blogger. The host of the Way of Champions Podcast, one of the top-rated podcasts in the world for coaches

3:04 John shares how people remember what we say.
6:15 What coaches need to work on most.
10:34 John discusses one of his coaching techniques.
13:20 "Coach the person, not the sport."
14:15 John defines "kind versus wicked" sports.
17:20 The ideal ratio between blocked and random practice.
20:15 The behavioral differences between males and females in sport.
24:07 Different coaching strategies for male and female athletes.
26:50 Examples of praising styles from coach Anson Dorrance.
29:15 Dominance and finding equilibrium in male and female sports.
30:17 John discusses his "Never Never's" in coaching.
33:46 John shares the story of the "Goldmine Effect."
38:16 "Talent needs trauma" adversity as fuel to success.
41:02 Managing parental expectations of young athletes.
42:59 The most important skills in a successful coaching.
44:31 John ends with his favorite coaching quote.

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Dre Baldwin went from his high school team's bench to the first contract of a 9-year professional basketball career. Dre's daily Work On Your Game Podcast has over 1,200 episodes and 2 million downloads. Dre has given 4 TED Talks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 22 books. A Philadelphia native and Penn State alum, Dre lives in Miami.

4:55 Dre's original vision.

6:37 Recalling how this vision progressed in high school.

9:00 It's not about how you compete, but what you compete against.

10:51 His transition into college basketball and earning a starting spot.

12:02 A turning point in his freshman year.

13:00 The day he left basketball.

14:21 "Have real conversations with yourself."

15:21 His main motivation to prove himself.

16:06 How mentality separates athletes.

17:09 The driving force that kept him going: long races.

19:16 The two options when failure strikes.

20:57 "Reality is negotiable." How to change your story.

21:33 His journey to play basketball internationally.

24:57 How he developed to who he is today while playing overseas. 

26:43 How being able to teach skills separated him from the other guys.

27:36 Dre describes how his videos on mentality became the foundation for his book.

29:35 When his career began to take off.

32:19 Why he believes teaching is his strength.

33:40 Dre explains how disappointments are actually beneficial to helping others.

35:01 His definition of mental toughness.

35:56 "Replaying the bad movies." Being conscious of your thoughts.

38:55 The importance of knowing the story you tell yourself.

40:11 "You are not subject to reality, you are the creator of reality."

41:01 Perspective can move you into action.

42:13 How the process is more important than the product. 

44:32 "As long as you're alive, you're a work in progress." 

46:40 Finding meaning in the work it takes to achieve goals.

48:29 The difference between becoming pro and staying at the current level: talent.

51:27 "Don't be fooled by what you see on TV."

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Maggie Guterl is the toughest runner alive. She is not the fastest, but she has the strongest will. She is a brand ambassador and marketing specialist of Tailwind nutrition. An Ultra-runner, she was the winner of Big's Backyard Ultra, and thus the winner. This race is so brutal, it has only one finisher!

4:24 Her thought process before running 60 hours straight.
6:03 How she believed in her "don't quit" mindset.
7:45 Preparing for any scenario in a race.
9:32 The hardest training session that helped her prepare for the race.
11:08 Focusing on herself instead of her competition.
12:30 Staying in the game by believing in winning.
13:24 The toughest part of the race.
14:22 How Maggie passes the time while running.
15:20 Verbal cues to stay in peak performance.
16:05 Why races are a team effort.
19:30 "Running for an entire gender."
21:26 How stubbornness is useful in running.
23:07 Maggie's best mental skill: being all-or-nothing.
24:00 The definition of mental toughness.
26:28 ''If your heart's not in the training, then it's not good training."
27:26 Maggie's hinge moment.
30:48 Tough moments before finding running.
32:29 "Question your motives."
33:41 Doubtful people that pushed her harder.
35:00 "Because I can, I feel like I should."
37:45 Finding meaning in her suffering.
40:19 Maggie reflects on her experiences with the Barkley race.
44:34 The benefits of having a crew at the Barkley race.
45:46 Maggie's mindset for achievement.
47:14 A message to young runners: "Don't compare yourself to anyone else."

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Devan Kline, former San Francisco Giants baseball player turned Co-Founder and CEO of Burn Boot Camp. One of the fastest-growing franchises in the US, because of his passion and enthusiasm for helping people achieve more than they ever thought possible. Recently he released his new book "Stop Starting Over!"

• 2:22 Devan Kline’s introduction. 
• 4:20 How he’s changing the fitness industry.
• 5:30 Burn Bootcamp’s mission: “champion the underdog.”
• 7:15 The common mindset in the individuals he helps.
• 9:30 “We were built on culture.”
• 10:56 The one person who believed in his mission.
• 11:55 Mental toughness: knowing the threshold of what you can control.
• 13:42 “I put my problems in perspective.”
• 14:40 Prepare for challenges on the way to the top.
• 17:20 How Devan’s past taught him to focus on gratitude. 
• 20:15 Using past hurt as fuel for today.
• 22:18 “I’m coming for everything they said I couldn’t have.”
• 24:18 How important is it to have someone discourage you? 
• 26:26 Pairing intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.
• 27:08 Devan shares his hinge moment.
• 31:48 When Devan hosted the first camp up with Burn Boot camp. 
• 34:10 The power of visualizing your success.
• 36:21 “Your life is won or lost with the thoughts that you allow yourself to believe.”
• 37:39 How setting intentions is like following the North Star.
• 40:11 Walking the tightrope that separates who you are with who you want to be.

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Wait until you hear THIS Killer story from Sandy Zimmerman! Mental Strength and sharing your story!! Dream Big Dreams! 

This 43-year-old mother of three from Spokane, has been a Physical Education teacher for 20 years. Oldest woman and first mom to ever complete the American Ninja Warrior course. Played Division 1 basketball at Gonzaga University. A Former national judo champion.

• 3:48 How Sandy became inspired to do American Ninja Warrior.
• 6:33 Sandy’s passion for sport, and what competing means to her.
• 8:03 Grit, determination, and persistence: the life lessons that Ninja teaches.
• 8:37 Watching her child learn the power of persistence through training.
• 10:54  Sandy’s big goal: overcome self-doubt. 
• 13:01 Sandy describes the day she won American Ninja Warrior.
• 16:30 How Sandy navigated the shame in her childhood.
• 21:01 Trauma does not define her.
• 24:46 Sandy defines mental toughness.
• 27:50 The role that faith has played in Sandy’s journey.
• 31:15 Sandy’s hinge moment: “You could go to the Olympics.”
• 34:46 How she began dreaming big dreams in basketball.
• 36:10 “I could change my family tree with this sport.”
• 38:21 Part of success is having people on the journey with you.
• 39:25 Sandy describes her spontaneous two-hour move as a child.
• 42:50 How her love of judo translated to basketball.
• 44:33 Sandy recalls the role that basketball played in her life.
• 46:15 “You’re not good enough.”
• 47:44 The impact of a severe injury on the way to play Division I basketball.
• 49:12 “I found joy in the thought of proving all those people wrong.”
• 50:42 Mental toughness is a learned skill.
• 52:40 The power of hope and making small strides each day.

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Kenny Aronoff has played drums professionally with everybody! 

Kenny began his rock career touring and performing with John Mellencamp for 17 years! When Mellencamp decided to take time off, Kenny was motivated to embark on his own. He fulfilled a lifelong goal–and became a sought-after session drummer, as well as a touring drummer.

Today, Kenny Aronoff spends his time touring, recording in the studio, and teaching people how to embrace adversity and gain confidence in their personal and professional lives.

3:50 Mental toughness and drumming.

6:09 Kenny shares an example of working hard from a place of love.

9:47 Both discipline and compassion can create results.

12:06 “Observe yourself from a distance.”

13:23 Kenny’s “red light”: not performing to his highest ability.

15:30 Kenny’s resiliency while working with John Mellencamp and how he stayed on with the band!

18:06 “It’s not about you, it’s about the song.”

20:06 Three characteristics Kenny attributes to his success.

20:37 “People are feeling creatures.”

21:10 The details Kenny paid attention to when observing others.

22:22 Kenny’s new business model: less is more.

23:06 How it felt to have a setback early on in his career.

23:55 Kenny shares small ways he drastically took his work to a new level.

28:33 Kenny shares a story how he began working with Bob Dylan.

32:20 Authenticity and trusting your gut. 

34:29 Kenny shares a conversation between him and Bill Clinton about Monica Lewinsky.

36:22 Kenny’s goal: make people feel comfortable.

38:02 Lessons on being a high achiever from John Fogarty.

41:30 Why Kenny chose Indiana over Jerusalem. 

45:37 “I took possibility over certainty.”

47:58 Performance is driven by doing what you love.

48:50 Kenny’s motto. 

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“Coach Hawk” is currently in his third year as the Head Football Coach of UC Davis.

Dan guided the FCS program to the 2018 Big Sky Championship and the program to its first ever FCS playoff appearance, making it to the national quarterfinals. He was awarded the both the 2018 Big Sky coach of the year, and the 2018 Eddie Robinson FCS national coach of the year. A veteran American Football coach of over 35 years, he has coached at every level of gridiron from youth through professional American football. After Boise State Hawk had stints as a head Coach at the University of Colorado, and professionally with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL.  Coach Hawk also served years as a color analyst for ESPN college football, traveling the country commentating, watching, learning, and evaluating many American football programs. He is proud of his 37 years of marriage to his soul mate Misti, his four adult children, and his spectacular eight grandchildren, all under 10. Hawk has climbed to Everest Base Camp, walked the 750 km Camino de Santiago in Spain, swam with the great white sharks and whale sharks, and skydived.

Dan Hawkins table of contents 

• 4:05 Dan shares the mental toughness required of a coach. 
• 5:51 “Must be able to keep your feet on the fire.”
• 7:20 “Being open to learning.” How Dan has changed through years of coaching.
• 8:53 Dan notes how the world of football has shifted throughout the years.
• 10:40 The importance of leaving our comfort zones.
• 11:32 Dan shares his skydiving visualization. 
• 17:37 Dan reflects on how a job setback benefited him in the long run.
• 18:14 Dan describes how he overcame a difficult time in his career.
• 19:50 Questions Dan asked himself to move forward.
• 22:58  Dan on advice he would give to other coaches.
• 26:11 “It’s all about raising the bar.”
• 27:05 How Dan is able to make adjustments along his route toward success.
• 30:30 Dan shares his thoughts on specific game strategies.
• 32:06 “It’s about playing to win.” 
• 33:27 How his athletes play with high energy the entire game.
• 35:58 Dan highlights the importance of positive feedback in coaching.
• 37:06 Dan describes his hinge moment.
• 41:06 Dan shares how he uses his setbacks as a way to guide his athletes through difficult situations.
• 43:12 The role that parents play in an athletes’ development.
• 46:19 How he works with parents on being the best support for their kids.
• 49:05 When Dan learned to come up with his own solutions to the problems he faced.
• 51:03 “Life’s not fair and neither is football.”
• 53:07 Dan’s ultimate advice to parents on failures in sport.
• 56:03 Dan shares what drives him the most, and what defines a winner.
• 59:25 Winning a championship is about the process, not the outcome.
• 1:01:35 “Why don’t you just become the Super Bowl?”
• 1:02:27 Dan notes how crucial it is to get the best out of each other.
• 1:04:17 “Everybody wants a sense of power.”
• 1:07:20 Dan shares a story on ensuring his players have a high sense of competency. 
• 1:08:38 “It’s about culture over scheme, and it starts with relationships.”
• 1:10:43 The question Dan always asks his players.

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