15 Minutes Of Mental Toughness

Zach Miller is a two-time winner of The North Face 50 and has won such races Madeira Island Ultra Trail Race, CCC, Lake Sonoma 50 miler, & the JFK 50.  He is sponsored by North Face, Buff, Nathan, Gu, and Grand pa.org. A recent documentary by Billy Yang is titled Zach: In Relentless Pursuit Of His Best.  instagram.com/zachmiller38 3:36 A mediocre start to running. 6:23 50 miles sounded “out there.” 8:36 On the start line with the best in the world.  11:46 “I just raced.” 17:46 When victory led to change. 21:38 Hard work, rejuvenation, and passion: Forming a niche.  24:53 Avoiding adventures to fit the plan.  27:43 Running without technology, being in the driver’s seat. 33:16 Showing up for the process.  39:23 “This little piece of life we’ve been given.” 42:39 Zach’s key questions to ask yourself.  44:04 Being a skeptic along the journey. 49:13 What would a fun athlete do? 53:40 80 percent of the population might hit this line. 57:25 Pushing all the way up to the physical limit with your mental game.  1:0

Barry Zito is a 2x world series champion, 2002 Cy Young winner, and talented musician. He was The Rhino on The Masked Singer. His book is titled:  Curveball: How I discovered true fulfillment after chasing fame and fortune.  https://barryzitomusic.com/ 3:48 Performing as a masked rhino. 5:40 Taking lessons from the field to life today.  7:56 Taking credit for a curveball.  10:35 Staying on his side of the fence. 12:43 The challenge of repeating success.  14:20 The weight of 126 million dollars. 16:23 Staring out over the hills alone. 20:31 “Results are for other people.” 23:45 The echo of a thousand boo’s. 27:27 Transferring fame and fortune onto young talent. 30:25 Playing his own game within the game.  36:05 All the glory comes from being your best self. 38:18 Enjoying success without attachment. 41:10 Keeping identity and performance separate. 44:03 Going back in time with childlike wonder.   46:50 Following what's in his blood: continuing his music career.  Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That

Bill Belichick calls this coach " The best high-school coach in the nation." Kevin Kelley is head football coach at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock and has been featured on HBO Real Sports and Sports Illustrated. He was also USA Today national coach of the year. He has won 9 state championships & has a record of 216-29-1. His teams average over 500 yards a game. The best part is that coach Kelley never punts! 2:57 A memory from his childhood imprinted like a movie today. 5:47 Drawing on the strength of an 8-year old.  10:34 How will you feel in two weeks? 12:27 “Now, I get it.” 15:05 Someone counts on the least valued person. 18:50 Forming coach-athlete relationships.  20:47 Reasons to continue: taking yourself out of the moment. 29:04 Given self-esteem isn’t real self-esteem. 36:19 The “it” factor in youth athletes. 41:05 The nay-sayers test commitment.  43:03 “Was it worth it?”  46:39 Analyzing the process over the product throughout the season. 50:26 Having intent behind every single decision.  58:29 Ke

Suzanne Castle works with leaders and companies helping them with creative solutions because stuck is never the furthest that you can go. As a child, and professional dancer, she was involved in film and theatre, when tragedy hit; her hinge moment. https://suzannecastle.com/ 4:42 “The kiss of death for a ballerina.”  7:53 Getting through, not getting better. 12:04 Wearing a different costume now. 12:30 How she decided to leave entertainment. 15:46 The role of faith during tragedy. 18:04 From ministry to coaching.  19:28 “Do you have a creator on your board?”  20:49 Overcoming being stuck. 24:50 Suzanne describes “the Ask Method.”  27:19 “What have you tried so far?”  28:22 Consider what’s best for the team. 29:46 Dreaming without attachments. 31:15 Teaching someone to juggle. 34:44 “Who do you want to be in 2021?”. 36:37 Suzanne suggests how we create better brains. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental To

Joel Goldberg has been a member of the Kansas City Royals television broadcast since 2008, serving as the host of every pregame and postgame show on FOX Sports Kansas City. Joel built a 25-year career developing and maintaining strong relationships and last three (3) years has hosted a weekly podcast called Rounding The Bases.  His book is Small Ball- Big Results 2:39 Joel describes his book and effective story-telling.  6:15 What Albert Pujols taught Joel about relationships after 10 years.  12:23 Authenticity, genuine curiosity, and reading the room. 16:10 Joel reflects on working with Ned Yost.  20:01 Win or lose, there’s a job to do: Bring it everyday. 25:35 Process over product, and believe the process. 31:40 “I will not allow you to fail.” 38:36 Joel recalls spontaneous, meaningful interviews with 2 stars. 41:30 Eliminating distractions: “I’m not the guy.” 45:45 The question of purpose is forever evolving.    Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL

In 2011, Michele Graglia, discovered his true passion resided far away from the cameras and jet-set lifestyle of a fashion model. he started his ultra-running career.  He won his 1st race in 2012, which was everglades 50 miler. Since, he has been one of top ultra-distance runners winning numerous races.  In 2018, he won The Badwater 135, the race across Death Valley. And he ran the 600 miles setting a new Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Atacama Desert in Chile. Most recently, he won Moab 240 in a time of 61 hours, 43 minutes. 3:08 How chasing fulfillment saved his life. The Hinge Moment. 9:49 The fire alarm in New York City.  12:34 Find your inner child and play again.  15:14 What’s the driving force? 16:18 How he reconnected to himself.  18:38 The only way to rise back up. 19:53 “How good? I had no idea.”  22:28 The key to longevity in sport.  24:18 Racing: enjoy it for what it is.  26:37 We shouldn’t let the mind make decisions. 29:17 Moab 240: The new exploration is within. 32:23 Mickey r

Nick Hardwick was an 11 year, NFL center for the San Diego Chargers. He was a 2006 pro bowler and played in over 136 games. He snapped to two great quarterbacks, Drew Brees & Philip Rivers. Nick retired 2015 and this Purdue Boilermaker also has a podcast titled Finding Center.  2:37 5’4 and 125 pounds.  8:50 “I don’t know why they had an interest in me.” 13:16 The first pass-protection drill.  18:03 Getting the start in San Diego.  22:03 Disrupters in the dynasty. 31:37 Moments rather than losses. 39:49 Punching back: “prison mentality.” 43:45 Playing with Drew Brees and Phillip Rivers. 53:50 Vincent Van Gogh vs. a printing press.  55:14 “The urge to get better is strictly inside of you.”  58:18 30,000 hits.  1:01:28 The re-wire. 1:05:52 Get what you need and leave. 1:09:52 Seeking and pushing through the failure.  1:12:37 Viewing moments with honesty. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, p

Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning to a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. Shift: creating better tomorrows winning at work and in life. https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/  3:00 Still remembering the screech of the brakes. 7:03 Arguing with reality.  11:18 The shift toward gratitude. 15:58 The patient’s work will pay off.  18:28 Know thyself. 22:33 “I thought I had to do more to be more.” 26:54 Be, do, have. 32:15 Coaching with a “better together” mindset. 35:09 What it all comes down to. 39:00 Time to be the student. 43:17 “By going slow, sometimes we go faster.” 46:32 Riding in the same peloton. 49:36 There’s more that brings us together.   Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed thi

Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. His podcast is titled Intentional Performers where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. He is the author of the new book- Shift Your Mind, 9 mental shifts to thrive in preparation and performance. 3:02 Displaying leadership with yourself and others. 5:16 Closing his eyes at lunch.  9:00 Creating space vs. performing. 12:00 Playing present and holding onto preparation. 14:17 Being intentional with your craft. 16:26 Perspectives on autonomy. 21:30 The story we tell ourselves… up until now. 26:20 Insights on book writing: reading between the lines. 31:24 Strength and personality in long term goals. 38:51 Leveraging instinct.  43:07 Ignoring the second brain.  47:03 “Space is where free will lives.” 49:09 The resilience equation. 52:37 A time to be a victim, survive, and thrive.  56:12 Peanut allergies: gains from adversity. 60:06 NBA athlete

JD Gershbein is a coach, consultant, and business strategist. He's founder and CEO of Owlish Communications, a consultancy focused on thought leadership development and LinkedIn strategy!  https://jdgershbein.com/ 3:10 Living in the medical school shadow. 8:15 After plan A, where is plan B? 11:41 Answering the leadership call.  15:04 The biggest call and the biggest gig. 18:30 “We’re pressed to be storytellers.”  22:09 Taking pages out of improv comedy’s book. 26:19 The unique dynamic of LinkedIn.  28:20 Pitfalls of the “spray and pray.” 32:56 The definition of thought leadership. 35:05 Rolling up the sleeves and positioning yourself toward results.  39:01 JD shares what’s next as a social scientist. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com 

Luke Tyburski is an endurance athlete, coach, speaker, and Aussie. His documentary is titled " The Ultimate Triathlon" and his book is titled Chasing Extreme. His show is Luke's Lowdown Podcast. He has done some amazing feats, including the #calendarclub which is running that day of the month. Hence 1 mile-day 1, and so on.  Luke Tyburski 4:04 “Why?”  10:28 Day 1: Just show up.  13:40 Setting intentions early on.  16:35 How to achieve success on a daily basis.  19:10 Making recovery work through pausing and stillness.  24:49 Conquering day 24 with one foot in front of the other.  30:53 How to use pain to focus. 33:33 Finding a way rather than quitting.  37:22 “What am I willing to risk to achieve this?” 39:30 The essential piece to tough challenges.  42:53 Day 26 and the breakdown. 45:43 Moving forward, Luke would run more.  48:25 Mentally recovering after training.  49:58 Day 31: What did the finish look like?  54:40 What remains after running 500 miles a month.  57:00 “I choose discomfort.”  Download The Be

As a 17-year old, his parents bought him the book Secrets of an NFL Scout.  From there, he’d tell his classmates, he was going to be an NFL scout and he did. Here is his story. Author of the book whatever it takes.  3:30 Obsessed with a future career. 4:25 Total leap of faith: Putting in all he had. 8:39 The first call back.  10:05 Lessons from the best coaches in the NFL. 11:11 Paying attention to ideas and people.  14:10 Progressing forward one step at a time. 16:16 “Impossible is only a mindset.” 17:43 The most critical piece to team success. 19:40 A scout’s perspective: analyzing the intangibles. 21:59 The type of players to watch. 23:45 “It factor” facade.  28:12 Every teams’ defining moment.  29:34 “It’s everything to me.” 31:47 Daniel’s favorite athlete. 34:00 Decisions based on faith. 35:05 Faith, trust, and what’s next.  Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple pod

Caroline Mohr- The Time Left With My Two Legs.  In 2011 Caroline achieved her dream of playing golf professionally. Only two months later she survived an earthquake in New Zealand. Just over a month after the natural disaster, she was diagnosed with cancer of her knee, after which she had to amputate her leg to survive. https://carolinemohr.eu/ 3:05 From a hamster wheel to progress: gaining new perspectives. 4:25 “I’ve never felt the earth be so powerful.” 8:27 A heroic connection made before the quake. 10:52 Hit with another shake. 13:35 “This is the time I have left with my two legs.” 16:35 Showing up with responsibility and trust. 17:55 Trust built on the courage to rebuild. 19:31 New visions for her life: childlike imagination. 21:40 Drawing on mental training. 22:13 “The comeback was the first time I didn’t focus on the results.” 26:26 Horses can only look forward. 30:53 How to tap into your power. 33:05 Caroline’s golden question. 35:15 First the seed, then the gift. 36:25 Feed your thoughts to play ful

Eddie Robinson Is Currently the Senior Pastor at Christ Memorial Temple. Attended Lamar University in Beaumont, TX on a basketball scholarship. Played basketball professionally in Sydney, Australia and joined the Dallas Mavericks in 2003. Then stepped away from sports in 2004, became a youth pastor in 2005.    2:51 Different mindset, same pursuit: his hinge moment. 10:20 Life after a pivotal moment. 13:30 Believing vs. trusting in God’s plan. 19:00 Walking through the doors of his calling. 22:15 “What’s going to help my ministry?” 25:00 Letting go of the old control of a point guard. 29:45 Sacrificing, striving, and remembering. 36:29 Taking hands off the wheel. 38:45 “He never left.” 41:45 There’s a bright light at the end of the tunnel. 43:45 Common questions.  47:42 The protection of sports. 49:18 What’s coming after the pandemic.  54:23 Balancing family life and personal passions.   Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this

Scott Fawcett is the creator of the DECADE decade golf system whose system has transformed the game of golf to make better players at all levels. D.E.C.A.D.E. has helped winners at all levels, PGA Tour, LPGA, Mini-tour, champions tour, ncaa champions, etc. https://decade.birdiefire.com/     3:00 The most consistent golfer no one is talking about. 10:00 The “cancel culture” and finding common ground. 15:10 “Golf is more like shooting a shotgun.” 17:42 Playing the edges of the green. 20:32 90% of the highest golf scores reflect quitting. 21:22 Optimal performance with high emotions. 24:03 How do you evaluate gains in golf? 27:24 “No statistic tells us much on its own.” 31:16 Accidental meditation. 38:39 Recognize rumination while playing. 41:13 You against you: there is no opponent in golf. 44:13 Managing expectations. 45:26 The biggest misconception about strategy. 49:15 Fairways: PGA or LPGA? 51:23 Everyone is an expert on something. 55:12 Information before motivation. 57:18 The purpose of Scott’s work. Do

Frank Agin is a master connector. He's the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking. http://www.frankagin.com/ 3:35 “It is so easy to promote other people.”  5:51 Our rational and survival brain, and the ability to connect.  7:24 Fear, trust, and human development.  8:40 The simplicity of conversations.  9:43 Jabs, punches, and good conversations. 11:50 The game plan in exiting a conversation.  12:50 The one thing Frank never says when he walks out of an event. 15:01 Introduction strategies: build up both people.  15:47 What mental toughness looks like everyday.  18:35 October 15, 1983. 21:45 Turning away from discouragement. 24:10 “It’s not supposed to be easy.”  25:03 Strategies for the long haul. 26:35 “There’s no competition for excellence.” 28:48 The daily task that took him from  0 to 15 franchisees. 32:15 The difference between low and high valu

James Mayo Is Co-Founder of SOS Hydration.  It is medically developed and one packet is as effective as an IV Drip. A former short distance runner and entrepreneur, SOS Hydration has made an impact for healthcare workers during the pandemic.  :28 Born in a winery, influenced by medicine. 5:16 The only way to be all-in is to resign. 7:06 The British Army, professional running, and gut decisions. 12:25 Helicopters saluting. 13:19 “No is the normal, yes is success.” 15:48 Sending one green sneaker. 20:07 SOS as the element of success. 22:47 The important 75 percent. 25:30 The one ingredient James intentionally left out. 29:47 SOS and 300 hospitals. 34:16 Looking toward the horizon.  Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com   

Taylor Tannebaum is a sports anchor for WTHR in Indianapolis. She focuses on Professional sports, Colts, Pacers, Racing, and the Big Ten. Prior to Indy, she extensively covered the SEC at WTVY in Dothan and WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama.  3:10 Sports, media, and negativity. 7:50 Type it out and delete it. 10:16 “Everything is my own.”  14:27 Reporting in SEC country. 16:20 Betting on herself to report in Indianapolis. 19:28 Trusting her gut for a new challenge. 20:20 “I am the person for this job.”  22:43 Interviewing athletes: the key is really listening.  23:16 Making chicken salad out of chicken scratch. 25:25 In it for the wrong reasons. 27:28 Listening, paying attention, and being seen. 29:16 Doing the story justice. 30:19 Off the record. 33:30 Taylor’s favorite interviewees. 34:49 Pivot at a moment’s notice. 37:01 Starting small and going where the job is. 38:44 Taylor’s role models.  40:06 What sports can do that nothing else can. 42:01 Signed jerseys, parades, and childhood memories. 43:44 “Is it worth

Dr. Bhrett McCabe is a clinical psychologist and one of the best in the business of performance enhancement. He owns and is founder of The Mindside and has worked with University of Alabama and multiple PGA Tour players. His podcast is titled: The Secret To Winning and his book is titled: The MindSide Manifesto.   3:00 Surrounded by greatness: getting a phD in baseball.  7:45 Injury, hypnotherapy, and mechanics.  12:20 Creating outcomes vs. preventing mistakes. 14:00 The catalyst to Bhrett’s success. 15:00 Mono, night class, and the beginnings of his future. 19:44 When his professor sat back and smiled.  26:18 Three simple words that make all the difference. 28:20 World-class expertise and spite. 31:00 The 70% left behind during the pandemic.  34:32 “Life stress does not need to be diagnosed.”  36:36 Nixing stress for the long run. 38:28 From threat to connection: our constant evolution. 40:25 Three 3 phases of getting through the unknown. 43:02 What’s our goal?  44:55 Purpose in suffering and winning at som

Phil Wallin is the owner and performance specialist of Diesel fitness  They train multiple MLB All-Stars such as Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez, and Starlin Castro, and consult with a number of NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA, and professional soccer players. Follow on Instagram  3:05 Taking a risk and getting uncomfortable. 5:45 The other side of leaving home.  8:00 Grit breeds the elite. 10:48 Lessons learned from early coaching jobs. 13:40 The journey to entrepreneurship.  16:11 Mental toughness: consistent hard work and confidence.  19:40 Staying dialed into the process. 21:30 What athletes need: "a holistic approach."  26:00 “When the times are uncertain, what do you have? Your mind and your body.” 28:27 Two possible outcomes: better or worse. 30:39 Once you get to the top it’s time to go back to work. 35:17 Expansion and authenticity: Phil’s high points.  39:32 Hands in ice water: how Dr. Bell and Phil met.  Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Menta