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Dr. Rob Bell Interviews experts as they share about Mental Toughness and their ”Hinge” Moment. Everyone of us is getting ready for that one moment, person, or event that will connect who we are with who we become! Will you be ready?
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Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Thursday Mar 14, 2019
Jake has not let blindness stop from achieving any of his goals. He is the co-founder and president of Engage. Jake has a truly incredible story that has been well chronicled and featured in just about every major media outlet. At 8 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer, retinoblastoma. The disease claimed his left eye before the tender age of one and in November 2009 Jake lost his right eye after battling cancer for 12 years.
He attends the University of Southern California where he is a senior majoring in business. He played on the school’s football team as a long snapper, and during USC’s game against Western Michigan on September 2nd, 2017, Jake made history as the first completely blind player to ever play in a Division I football game. Jake has used his fame to inspire others and travels around the country as a motivational speaker. He is also a member of the President’s Council on Sports Fitness and Nutrition, has written two books, started his own charity, and golfs in the mid-70s.
- 3:57- Jake’s HINGE moment at just the age of 12.
- 6:26- The mindset Jake adapted to persevere.
- 9:06- How your worst day can end up being your most important.
- 11:08- Jake’s decision as a sophomore in high school that put him on his life path.
- 13:51- The call that would change Jake’s career.
- 15:51- The routine as a freshman football player at USC.
- 17:21- The first game snapping against Western Michigan.
- 19:54- “Not falling victim to the excuses”, Jake’s definition of Mental Toughness.
- 21: 55- Life since achieving his goal and being able to do what he loves.
- 23:10- The lives that Jake has touched by being himself and putting his story out there.
- 25:27- Jake’s love for golf and where his passion comes from.
- 28:04- How Jake connects people with experiences through his platform Engage.
- 30:38- The ability everyone has, to get them through tough times.
- 32:02- Jake’s faith that carried him through all his life’s obstacles.
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Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Rajeev Ram is a Professional tennis player on ATP Tour. He is a Grand Slam champion, winner of 2019 Australian Open in Mixed Doubles. Raj won the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and has won 16 doubles titles throughout his career, including Indian Wells. he reached his highest ranking at 11 after winning. Rajeev has also won two ATP singles titles. His foundation is Entouraj for Kids, is providing the right path for kids through the game of tennis.
Table of Contents
3:24- The breakthrough of becoming a Grand Slam winner.
4:46- The valuable lessons Rajeev learned from his unsuccessful moments.
5:50- How Rajeev defines Mental Toughness through his day to day practices.
7:06- What people don’t understand about the schedule of a professional tennis player.
8:34- The HINGE moment that made Rajeev feel like he really belonged on the world stage.
10:10- The experience of representing your country when you were supposed to watch from home.
11:08- Why the Olympics were different from any other major competition.
13:00- How deciding his own path for development played a roll in Rajeev’s lifelong love for tennis.
14:43- What comfort in his sport means to Rajeev.
15:52- Rajeev’s first experience playing singles at Wimbledon.
18:15- How Rajeev’s foundation, Entouraj for Kids, is providing the right path for kids through the game of tennis.
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Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Cory Weissman grew up in suburban Jackson, NJ.
From a very young age, he had a love for playing sports and was quite an impressive athlete. Cory played competitively on elite traveling basketball and soccer teams as well as on his high school varsity teams. He demonstrated his leadership abilities as captain of many of those teams.
As a collegiate basketball player in his freshman year at Gettysburg College, Cory tragically suffered a massive stroke caused by an unknown AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) in his brain that ruptured, leaving him completely paralyzed on his left side. With his focus on playing basketball again, Cory dug deep into his soul and came out working harder than he ever did for anything in his life. He was determined to overcome this extraordinary obstacle and get back on the basketball court. And overcome it he did! Cory believes that everything happens for a reason, which is a theme that runs through the movie made about his life, ‘1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story'.
Table of Contents
3:23- The day that changed Cory’s life forever.
6:14- Cory’s unlikely HINGE moment unfolded days after tragedy struck.
9:33- The decision from day one to get back onto the basketball court.
10:08- The process of his comeback decision.
13:47- When Cory finally made it back onto the basketball court.
16:14- The unplanned ending to Cory’s first college game.
21:14- How his worst day became a blessing.
25:36- The biggest impact Cory’s story has had on others.
29:40- The message for others to help them through their hardest times.
32:50- The gifts Cory’s been given through his tragedy.
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Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Mory & Denise- Running Across Indiana- 382 miles!
Mory Bailey- Started ultra-distance running in 2010. Completed multiple distances 50ks to 100ks driven by the “what if” mindset testing both physical and mental endurance. Eventually answered the call of the “hundo” in 2014. In 2015, she set out to complete five 100 mile races in 8 months, and since then over 30 ultras; 11 of them being 100 milers. As she celebrates her 2nd year of being a cancer warrior, in November 2018 she crossed Indiana, 382 miles from south to north.
Denise Poynter- is a wife and mother to six children. She has completed over 30 full-marathons, 9- 50 milers, and IT 100, st. pats 24 hr race, kettle 100, and the Jag 100. She supported Mory during her crossing of Indiana, South to North.
TOC-
4:55- “Never giving up…not thinking about the pain”; Mory and Denise define what Mental Toughness has meant for them.
6:44- Mory’s WHY for running 382 miles through Indiana.
8:46- The tough moments that tested Mory and Denise’s mental toughness on their long run.
12:20- Changing your focus when that negative voice creeps in.
14:01- The standout memory from crossing Indiana.
19:00- The inspirational bridge that the ladies crossed on their journey.
20:46- The planning, down to the MINUTE, that Mory put into all 382 miles of Indiana Crossing for a Cure.
24:00- How to train your brain to respond when you need it most.
29:06- Denise’s motivation for running and her “thought planning” technique.
30:46- What Denise learned about being mentally tough through those 100-mile races.
33:22- Mory’s lesson from all her races: Patience and a helping hand are always needed.
36:55- What Mory has to say about fueling your goals by others.
38:43- Denise’s life lessons she learned from running.
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Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
J.P. Neurbun- Calling UP!
3:14- “Focus on the controllables” and “Act in accordance with our principles”, two principles to JP’s mental toughness philosophy.
4:36- How to focus on those controllables when there’s so many outside distractions.
7:58- The inspiration behind JP’s new book and why he believes it’s great for all coaches.
10:15- A transformational leadership system you could apply today.
11:50- The right way to give your players ownership in practice and on game day.
13:13- Getting to know your athlete’s as people NOT just players.
15:13- The BIGGEST mistake coaches make when trying to build a team culture.
17:20- Why coaches aren’t making the necessary changes for the success they want.
19:06- JP’s HINGE moment that came from opening up and prioritizing the right values.
23:48- Why JP’s book is so valuable for coaches.
25:15- The strategy JP uses for successful book writing.
27:06- The “Jerry Seinfeld calendar trick” that helped JP progress through his book writing.
Check out the book here... https://thriveonchallenge.com/books/
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Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Coach Matt Deggs- Sam Houston State Baseball
In his first four seasons as head coach, he has led the Bearkats to 3 Southland Conference Championships, 2 NCAA regional appearances, and 1 NCAA Super Regional appearance in 2017, which was the first in school and Southland Conference history.
More than the wins and losses, Deggs believes in building men through his transformational coaching style. His message in a post-game press conference after their season-ending loss to Florida State in the 2017 NCAA Super Regionals went viral reaching more than 50 million people across the world.
3:40- The hard truth Matt had to face to put him on his journey.
9:30- “It will humble you.”, Matt talks about his lowest point.
11:07- Why his lowest point was not his "rock bottom."
14:34- With new opportunities, comes new challenges; Matt talks about the temptations of his
new location.
17:00- The blessing Matt found when moving to his new home in Lafayette.
18:34- Matt speaks about the stages of grief he cycled through and why anger was so prevalent
in his life.
19:34- How his daughter became the final change coach Matt needed.
24:34- The coaching philosophy Matt developed from his 430-day transformation.
27:39- One of Matt’s “God winks” that told him to keep moving on.
29:58- Tying your identity to who you are, NOT what you do.
33:20- What to do when that “I’m not good enough” feeling overcomes you.
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Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Kenzie Holmstead- is the team @runeverythinglabs Director.
You can follow her on Instagram
3:00- “Having the mental fortitude to push on…”, Kenzie’s definition of Mental Toughness.
4:00- How Kenzie turned a bad circumstance into her HINGE moment by choosing to put herself first.
6:10- Packing up and moving out: The steps Kenzie took to find herself.
7:27- What Kenzie discovered through her big move and simply giving herself time.
8:40- The female struggle to find mental strength.
11:04- Kenzie’s BIG tip for mental toughness that comes from within.
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Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Casey Wright is the founder of the Ninja Zone. Now in over 300 locations.
Casey is a former Olympic level gymnastics coach turned entrepreneur who took her parents’ “cartwheel shop” and turned it into an internationally known licensing and curriculum development company, as well as 6 Indy area corporate stores. Mom and Bonus-Mom of 4 kiddos, and a member of IBJ’s Indianapolis 40 Under 40.
3:07- “Being aware and trusting in yourself”, how Casey describes what being mentally tough means to her.
5:16- Who is “Panicky Penny”? And what Casey does to shut out negativity.
9:38- How being a parent has made Casey a more aware and stronger person all around.
11:28- How Casey has used her mental toughness to become such a successful entrepreneur.
13:38- The BIGGEST risks Casey has taken in her career.
15:37- A simple compliment from her neighbor became a big HINGE moment.
18:43- Where the NinjaZone passion comes from.
21:08- How Casey is trying to change the way we look at youth sports today.
23:03- Development vs. performance outcomes; the fundamentals Casey wants to teach at NinjaZone.
24:34- How NinjaZone can help get a young athlete’s creativity back.
27:52- Learning problem solving as a byproduct of play.
30:05- The benefit of young athletes making their own rules.
33:38- The mission for parents at NinjaZone.
36:02- What the payoff SHOULD be in youth sports.
38:54- The vision for NinjaZone’s future.
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Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Greg Sinche- From a Stroke at Age 5 to an Ironman
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3:28- Greg’s big HINGE moment that happened at just 5 years old.
5:58- How Greg overcame such a huge obstacle at such a young age.
7:15- Why the drive to “prove people wrong” can be such a BIG motivator for success.
8:30- “I deserve to be happy”…the battle with depression that came along with Greg’s journey.
11:50- What Greg learned about himself through pushing his limits.
13:20- “…It’s disproving that little voice in my head…”; Greg talks about the motivators that got him through the tough training days.
14:27- The physical challenges that Greg faces and how he mentally overcomes them.
18:30- THAT feeling of finishing an Ironman.
20:32- What really sticks out to an Ironman competitor looking back on the whole process.
22:14- Greg’s advice for attacking ANY challenge in front of you.
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Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
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Joe Skovron- Long-time caddy to Rickie Fowler
3:05 Discipline, adversity, the ability to perform under pressure…Joe’s three components to
Mental Toughness.
6:06- Where does preparation come into play with the mental toughness game?
7:05- Finding what works for you could be the key to YOUR success.
8:14- The mental components necessary for caddying.
10:08- How Joe moves on from mistakes at the moment.
14:35- How a chip on your shoulder could be a great asset.
19:53- What people might not understand when they watch elite golfers.
21:30- What separates the absolute BEST from the other top players??
26:23- Joe’s HINGE moment; how he got started with Rickie Fowler.
30:00- What youth golf parents NEED to know.
35:10- The experience of a junior golf star.
42:05- Joe’s best memory from his successful career. (i.e., Tiger Woods)
48:42- Joe’s advice for building the mental toughness muscle. (i.e. Tiger Woods)
49:46- What it means to have a good attitude on the course.
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