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Welcome to The Mental Toughness Podcast, where high performers learn to build resilience, master their mindset, and dominate under pressure.
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell—sports psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🎙️ Each episode features raw stories and insights from elite athletes, Navy SEALs, coaches, no-quit parents, and leaders who refused to fold under pressure.
💡 Learn how to turn adversity into a hinge moment, manage failure, and grow stronger from setbacks.
🔑 You’ll Discover:
📍The importance of hinge moments
📍Proven mental game strategies for sport, business, and life
📍Stories of grit, struggle, comeback, and growth
📍Habits and frameworks of world-class winners
📍The role of focus, fear, and pressure in performance
📍 No one gets there alone. Let’s build a tougher mindset.
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Friday Sep 12, 2025
Ep. 175 - Jim Boylen - The Hinge That Opens Doors
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Jim Boylen is a veteran NBA coach with over 30 years of experience. He's a three-time NBA champion as an assistant coach, former head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and the University of Utah. He is currently an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers.
01:19 Golf Game Check
02:05 Early Hinge Moment
07:46 Graduate Assistant Memories
12:43 Decision to Join NBA
13:16 Video Expertise and Mental Toughness
26:46 Drexler Trade
30:58 Learning Mental Toughness from Coach Mus
34:41 Leadership and Coaching Philosophy
41:03 Faith in Life’s Toughest Challenges
41:21 Mental Toughness: Leading USA Basketball Through Pressure
49:19 Dr. Bell on Lifelong Mentorship and Relationships
50:44 Hinge Moment: Pacers’ Teamwork and Character Philosophy
52:34 Mental Toughness: Drew Nemhard’s Grit and Leadership
57:43 Faith, Tithing, and Life Lessons
59:44 Hinge Moment: Family and Priorities in Coaching Life
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