Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where Bourne sits down with his personal life and mindset coach, Carl Massey, a strategist, coach, author, former Army Major and consultant to multiple Olympic Games.
Takeaways from this week’s episode with Carl Massey
– The journey of personal growth is often marked by adversity.
– Transitioning from one phase of life to another requires conscious effort.
– Mindfulness practices can enhance performance and creativity. – Expectations can lead to stress if not managed properly.
– Recovery is as important as training in sports.
– Consciousness allows for better decision-making and awareness.
– The Olympic experience can be disillusioning for many athletes.
– Identifying and managing one’s beliefs is crucial for personal development.
– It’s important to seek help and guidance during transitions.
– Simplifying life can lead to greater mental well-being.
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Chapters of the episode with Carl Massey
00:00 Introduction to the Journey
05:57 Transitioning from Military to Coaching
12:36 Personal Growth Through Adversity
19:56 The Reality of the Olympic Experience
26:10 Navigating Identity and Expectations
32:03 The Importance of Consciousness in Performance
39:02 Managing Expectations and Stress
46:12 The Role of Recovery in Athletic Performance
52:56 Mindfulness and Creativity in Sports
01:00:00 Conclusion and Future Directions
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Bonus for SANDCAST listeners: Carl is offering all listeners a free audio copy of his latest book. To download it, visit: www.18waysbook.com/audio (http://www.18waysbook.com/audio)
Carl is also launching an Online Workshop: Overcome Self-Imposed Limitations starting February 6. The workshop follows a choose-your-own-price model (minimum $5), with a strong charitable component: 100% of ticket sales at $10 or under go to Bali Street Mums, and 25% of any amount over $10 is also donated. Learn more about the workshop here: https://www.balicocreation.com/overcome (https://www.balicocreation.com/overcome)
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