15 Minutes Of Mental Toughness

Neil Richmund- Death of A Father  Neil is the best marketing professional in Indianapolis (Voted by me)! He is an Aussie, an Ordained minister, entrepreneur, and former golf coach.  3:17- How Neil Richmund defines Mental Toughness through his daily practices. 3:33 How can you have resilience during the toughest of times? 3:57- How to react to the tough setbacks. 4:20: How the death of Neil’s father was the best and worst day of his life. 5:05: What his grandmother made him do every time. 6:10: The importance of not viewing setbacks as endpoints. 7:49- Neil’s HINGE moment and taking tragedy and turning it into something greater. 8:20- You can not let a moment define you. 8:50- The impact of Neil’s father’s death. 9:44- You have to focus onward to be able to succeed. 11:12- If you don’t have a platform, you can NOT be mentally tough. 12:15- Finding the importance of knowing your WHY. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 ENTER DRROBBBELL at Getsom.com for 15% off.  If you enjoyed th

Jake Thompson- Gratitude is the Key "G" Jake is the founder of Compete Every Day and an accomplished professional speaker. He helps organizational teams develop a daily plan and powerful focus for reaching their annual and career goals.  Table of Contents 3:25- What does Mental Toughness mean to you? 4:10- Common adversities that one may face. 5:00- Distracted by the unimportant. 6:55- What are five components of a winning competitor. 12:50- Why having gratitude is the KEY "G".  15:00- How Living in the Moment can make all the difference.  19:00- What are the actions you can do today to be Mentally Tough? 22:14- How do you build a legacy? 30:37- The Hinge moment that Jake decided he was all-in.    Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 ENTER DRROBBBELL at Getsom.com for 15% off.  If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Coach Wadsworth stopped in an Olympic race to help out a Russian racer. One of the most accomplished head coaches in the history of the Canadian National Ski Team, Justin Wadsworth is a  three-time Olympian. Wadsworth served as the World Cup and Olympic Games coach with the US cross-country ski team before becoming head coach of the Canadian World Cup cross-country ski team in 2010.  2:30- What Does Mental Toughness Mean to You?       4:00 Mental Training Becomes a part of the team culture.   5:40 The disappointment of Sochi Olympics.   13:00 The Hinge moment of helping out a Russian Skier. 17:05 The culture of Cross-Country Skiing and the presence of mind to help. 19:33 What do you think people need in order to be mentally tough?   24:40 How difficult is it to be an Olympic Coach?  Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 ENTER MENTALTOUGHNESS for 15% off at SOS Rehydrate ENTER DRROBBBELL at Getsom.com for 15% off.  If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on

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-7

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 com

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'.  @coryweissman3

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

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... http

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. @CoachDeggs28   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

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. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 ENTER MENTALTOUGHNESS for 15% off at SOS Rehydrate ENTER DRROBBBELL at Getsom.com for 15% off.   If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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- Developme

Greg Sinche- From a Stroke at Age 5 to an Ironman Text DRROBBELL to 33444 for Mental Toughness Newsletter 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.   Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 ENTER MENTALTOUGHNESS for 15% off at SOS Rehydr

Text DRROBBELL to 33444 for Mental Toughness newsletter 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 co

Iron Cowboy Podcast on 15 Minutes of Mental Toughness  James Lawrence is an athlete, husband, proud father of four daughters and a son.  Currently holds two world record in 70.3 and 140.6 triathlon racing.  But, His greatest achievement was 50 Ironman courses, 50 consecutive days, through all 50 States. 50-50-50.  Check out the documentary  Iron Cowboy's website- https://www.ironcowboy.com/ 3:58- “Doing what you say you’re going to do…”, what THE Iron Cowboy says being mentally tough means. 5:46- Who became the biggest role players in the Iron Cowboy’s journey? 6:48- What happens when the Iron Cowboy reaches his mental and physical limits? 8:14- “We are our toughest critics.”, James talks about that negative inner voice we all deal with. 10:57- How the Iron Cowboy deals with negativity when naysayers are ready to pounce. 15:01- What’s next?? James discusses the question he receives all the time concerning his future career. 16:40- He sat on what for 10 days?! The Iron Cowboy describes one of his big HINGE mom

Rob Bent-is a scientist and co-founder of Som Sleep, the first and only ready-to-drink sleep supplement that is NSF Certified for Sport. Rob received BS and MS degrees in Food Science from the University of Florida and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. After five years of focusing on innovative beverage platforms for Brooklyn-based flavor house Virginia Dare, Rob moved out of the lab to spearhead that company’s beverage business for two years before helping launch Som Sleep in 2017. Show Notes & Times 3:48- “Where strength and flexibility meet…”, Rob’s definition of mental toughness. 4:45- The vision behind SOM sleep and how Rob set out to solve the horrible sleep epidemic. 8:02- Solving the numerous preventers of good sleep; why Rob and his team took a 3-tier approach. 10:10- Rob discusses the stigma behind struggling to get a good night’s sleep. 12:14- Why Mental Toughness is so valuable in entrepreneurship. 15:28- From making it in his kitchen, to requests from pro athletes…Rob’s HINGE mom

John Shegerian- CEO Som Sleep- Profit with Purpose  John Shegerian is the CEO of Som Sleep, a drink formulated to help individuals achieve better, more restorative sleep. John is a serial social entrepreneur who focuses on solving global problems through game changing innovation to build successful, socially responsible companies. Shegerian co-founded Homeboy Tortillas and Homeboy Industries, which serves as a paradigm for urban renewal in America, he is also the creator of the popular Bulldog Root Beer brand, co-founded FinancialAid.com, filling the financial aid gap for higher education and generating one of the most successful student loan companies in the country, and Addicted.com one of the largest web resources for those seeking help for addictions online. He is also the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the United States’ leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest IT asset disposition (ITAD) and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company and the co-founder of The Ma

Coach McKeefery, M.A., MSCCC, CSCS*D, is the VP of Performance and Education for PLAE and has been working as a strength and conditioning coach at the Professional and Collegiate level for over 20 years. McKeefery was named Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year in 2008 & 2016, and has had the privilege of working with over 80 players that have gone on to play in the NFL. In addition to a successful coaching career, McKeefery is also the best-selling author of CEO Strength Coach. Table of Contents  3:08- “The ability to perform at the highest level no matter the circumstances”; Ron’s true definition of MENTAL TOUGHNESS. 5:59- Ron on navigating those higher levels of performance. 7:29- How to grow the muscle of Mental Toughness. 10:30- As a 7-year-old, Ron decided to take a different way home that led him to his HINGE moment. 18:10- From a rough childhood to highly successful strength coach, what drove Ron to change his path? 20:26- Ron’s answer for those who told him, “You can’t.” 23:00- What happened when

Ted Rath- NFL Strength Coach of The Year- No Rank to a Good Idea Ted Rath enters his second season with the Los Angeles Rams. He enters his 10th season at the pro level, previously as an assistant strength coach for the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions.  Prior to joining the Rams, Rath was named assistant strength and conditioning coach in Miami for the 2016 season. Before his stint with the Dolphins, he spent seven seasons (2009-15) with the Detroit Lions as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.   3:12- What is Mental Toughness to Ted? 4:11- Can you develop Mental Toughness? 6:22- What helps athletes overcome adversity? 7:55- How Ted coach’s players through adversity to better prepare them for game day. 10:40- What’s the culture like among an NFL staff? 12:12- Being vulnerable can actually make you a better leader. 13:18- Ted’s HINGE moment. 16:08- How getting fired helped to re-center Ted’s focus. 19:56- What people don’t know about the life of a strength coach in the NFL. 21:53- How to maintain lif

Morgan Bergren is 24 and a Professional Volleyball Player for VC Wiesbaden. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. Her third year of professional volleyball she adopted a minimalist lifestyle. "When I come home I am overwhelmed by all of the material things I have accumulated over the years. Getting to travel with only two suitcases has helped me appreciate a more minimalistic lifestyle. I'm still growing and learning exactly what that means for me, but I do know I would rather collect more memories than more stuff. I'm currently working to apply this approach to more areas of my life, and to just keep it simple by loving God and loving others" 3:14- What is mental toughness to Morgan? 5:30- The conversation you have to have with yourself. 6:30- Mental toughness as a team component. 9:07- The unknown of a new team. 10:32- Morgan’s faith and how it guides her 12:37- AO1. Why this saying changed Morgan’s game for the better. 14:23- Morgan’s #HINGE moment. 17:33- Why faith found Morgan in college. 21:2

Chase Wright is a Professional Golfer who will be a rookie on the PGA Tour in 2018/2019 season. He won the Rust-Oleum Championship on the web.com tour in 2018. He is a Graduate of Indiana University and All Big Ten player. He's been a professional golfer since 2012 and has played all across the world where he has succeeded and failed.  3:17- What is Mental Toughness to Chase? 8:00- Working on patience and attitude for success. 11:50- Morning routine and evening unwind. 14:00- “No one ever talks about the deep dark times”, Chase acknowledges more than just the successes. 14:54- Chase’s Hinge moment with Q School. 16:18- How soon does success turn into focusing on the next? 19:45- How to get to that NO FEAR point. 22:20- Staying disciplined in your mental routine to remain decisive on the course. 23:57- Embracing failures to become Mentally Tough. 26:48- “You only play bad when you let yourself play bad." the importance of a positive attitude. 32:03- Managing free time and life on the tour.   ENTER MENTALTOUGHN