Empowering individuals to become champions on and off the field by helping them prepare, compete, and progress in the mental game.
The Hard 90 Podcast with Zach Sorensen is an incredible source of daily inspiration and motivation. As a listener, I have found that this podcast has helped me to focus on positivity and self-improvement in all aspects of my life. Each episode is easily digestible and provides valuable insights for not only sports but also for personal growth and development. It has become a staple in my morning routine as I start my day with a dose of inspiration.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its consistency and frequency. The fact that it is a daily podcast means that there is always something new to learn or be reminded of each day. This regularity helps to instill positive habits and mindset, as well as providing a constant source of motivation. Zach Sorensen does an excellent job at delivering his message in a clear and relatable manner, making it easy to incorporate these teachings into our own lives.
Another great aspect of The Hard 90 Podcast is the focus on high performance strategies. Zach shares some of the best mental techniques that can help us succeed not only in sports but also in business and life in general. This makes the podcast applicable to a wide range of listeners who are looking to improve themselves professionally or personally. Whether you are an athlete, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking personal growth, this podcast has something valuable to offer.
As with any podcast, there may be some aspects that don't resonate with all listeners. One potential downside could be the heavy emphasis on sports-related content. While this may be appealing to those who are specifically interested in improving their performance in sports, it may not be as relevant or relatable to listeners who have different goals or interests. However, it's important to note that even if you're not an athlete, there are still valuable lessons and insights that can be applied to other areas of life.
In conclusion, The Hard 90 Podcast with Zach Sorensen is an incredible source of daily inspiration and motivation. It provides valuable insights and high-performance strategies that can be applied to various aspects of life, not just sports. While there may be some content that is more focused on athletics, the overall message and teachings are applicable to anyone seeking personal growth and improvement. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for a daily dose of motivation and practical advice for self-improvement.
Most people say confidence comes from success. What happens if you don't immediately get that success? Can you still be confident? Where else can you get confidence?
Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your self-talk, your self-talk becomes your actions , your actions become your habits, your habits become your performance, your performance becomes what you are remembered for.
Where does confidence come from? Don't wait for confidence. Go out and do it. Confidence Is Something You Do Not Just Something You Get.
Confidence is about your competitive drive, your focus, positivity, perseverance, and grit, and whether you can maintain those characteristics when it matters most.
Adversity makes you stronger and gets you one step closer to excellence.
As you are chasing excellence, don't forget to maintain positivity to reach your goals.
When things get hard, you push harder; when you fail, you get back up stronger; when you don't see results, you don't get discouraged, but you just continue to pound away day, after day, after day, with relentlessness, consistency, heart, and passion—that's grit.
Book breakdown of my current Favorite book by Ben Bergeron titled "Chasing Excellence" where he stresses the importance of focusing on character first. The first quality a successful athlete needs is commitment.
You will believe the story you tell yourself every day. What is your story? “The Brain Simply Believes What You Tell It Most.” Shad Helmstetter Ph.D.
Start using "you" or your name instead of "I" in your self talk. With this, it appears as you are coaching yourself instead of telling yourself what to do.
What stage of self-talk do you live in? 1. Negative 2. I "should not" stage 3. Declaration stage based on negative statement - I will never ....... again. 4. Positive declaration of who you aspire to be. 5. Being one with a higher power.
Rumble strips alert you when you are out of your lane, wake you up, and get you back on track. What are your built in rumble strips?
What are the confidence conditioning or positive affirmation statements that you need to be saying to yourself on a daily basis?
One of my favorite childhood stories teaches us about The Optimist And The Pessimist. You have the choice to be whichever one you want.
Inside everyone there is a good wolf and a bad wolf. Which one are you feeding?
How do you get mental reps? Set a reminder on your phone - every hour - with a power statement that describes the individual that you want to be.
How a state champion wrestler uses a champion statement to overpower negative self-talk and change his personal belief system
Use sticky notes on your accountability mirror to shape your self-talk and remind you of who you want to be and what you need to accomplish to win the day.
Can you control what you think? I'm not sure. Can you control what you say out loud? Absolutely. Listen To Yourself Less And Talk To Yourself More
You are capable. It is Possible. You can make anything happen. Use the reframe to start to believe it.
“AERODYNAMICALLY, THE BUMBLE BEE SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FLY, BUT THE BUMBLE BEE DOESN'T KNOW IT, SO IT GOES ON FLYING, ANYWAY.” – MARY KAY ASH WHAT WOULD BE POSSIBLE IF WE ONLY BELIEVED THAT WE COULD FLY, INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON HOW SMALL OUR WINGS ARE?
Why do you want to Train Like A Racehorse? Racehorses can't think for themselves. Therefore, they don't overthink.
When your thoughts are telling you that you can't, overpower the thoughts by saying "I Got This!"
When you find yourself using negative self-talk, tell yourself to "stop" and then replace the talk with positivity or direction on what is the next best move.
What do you want to be known for? What is your mission? Establish a mantra fro yourself and say it out loud when you need a little pick me up.
After ever rep that you successfully complete, you should be saying "that's me".
You wouldn't say that to anyone else, so why would you say it to yourself?
"Respect for our family and our ancestors." And then pointing at the words, as if translating, they continue, "We stand on this field ready to battle. At our backs we feel the might of tradition. Remembering, we honor our family and our ancestors who have gone before. Over our hearts we bear the emblem to die for, this challenge is now thrown to you." Challenge - Kia Kaha. To be Forever Strong
I wan't you to be forever strong on the field so you can be forever strong off the field.
Good Decisions Don't Make Life Easy, But They Do Make It Easier. Plan tomorrow - today!
Getting angry about yesterday only slows you down today. Learn from yesterday and apply it to today.
In the movie Forever Strong, we learn how to listen right and the importance of playing like it is your last game.
"You play the game in your head, so when the real game comes around, you've already been there. You've already done it.”
How to use mental imagery after a game or performance (the progress phase) to get yourself right back on track.
How you can utilize mental imagery during the compete phase or in the middle of your competition.
How Kerry Rosenboom helped me use mental imagery in the prepare phase of my training while I was playing college baseball at Wichita State.
The visualization routine that Steve Nash used to become one of the best free throw shooters to ever play in the NBA
What happens when you expect problems and prepare for them.
Dr Kris Heap shares an awesome story explaining how Michael Phelps used mental imagery to overcome disaster in the pool and win gold!
Just like in the weight room where we train failure for maximum growth, you can train failure in your life to achieve growth.
We don't rise up to the occasion. We sink to the level of our training. You will never fall below the level of your preparation
Make a big deal when you execute the way you want to. Say "That's Me" every time you execute!
Believing that you can, starts with having a vision of what you want.
Jerry Rice teaches us how he believed in the importance of seeing himself finish in the end zone on every catch he made in practice.
Manny Ramirez teaches how he uses visualization to prepare himself for his day. He uses the phrases "That's not me" and "See your best self" to remind himself of the type of player he wants to be.
Proving to you that the brain does not know the difference between what you see yourself do and what you really do - it's all the same!
Proving to you that the brain does not know the difference between what you see yourself do and what you really do - it's all the same!
Proving to you that the brain does not know the difference between what you see yourself do and what you really do - it's all the same!
How to use mental imagery in between your performance to stay sharp and prepared for what might come your way.
This episode teaches you how to use mental imagery when you are not getting the reps you need as an everyday player.
The Failure Is Feedback Routine: Start, Stop, Continue Live in the gap between Mission and Emotion Well, Better, How
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