Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell

In 2015, Karen Sparks was met with an unthinkable tragedy. On the six-year anniversary, Karen joins Dr. Rob on his podcast to share her definition of toughness, strength, and rising again; all with the help of faith, her community, and Ultra running. 3:47 Being the daughter of a high school football coach. 7:14 Reagan and Grant. 10:04 Shock, adrenaline, and the best possible therapy. 13:43 When God and her children intervened. 17:31 The most courageous thing she could’ve ever done. 24:55 Going through to get out. 31:00 How pain and joy coexist. 39:27 Running 100-miles on the five year anniversary. 46:47 There is no finish line. 54:30 Never alone and made for something bigger. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell

In this episode, Dr. Rob is interviewed by long-time friend and colleague, Will Drumright, as he discusses the life lessons gained from running 100-miles. 3:49 Training for the IT-100 vs. the Ironman. 8:30 Being a scientist while training. 10:03 Even the bad days are still good. 13:25 Simple isn’t always easy. 16:31 Low points in training. 21:13 What do you do the next day? 23:11 The 10-mile rally. 29:23 “He started to hurt, and I started to feel better.” 31:52 The second wind is guaranteed. 32:50 The best people on training courses. 34:30 Not letting negativity creep into the legs. 37:48 Emptying the bucket. 44:02 Returning to the baseline: Process vs. product. 45:15 Will reflects on the 75-hard challenge. 47:13 Focusing on what’s right in front of you. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell

Chris Plumb was an All-American swimmer at Indiana University and is now the Head Coach of Carmel Swim Club & Carmel High School Swim Team. He is a recipient of the National Team Coach of the Year award and has his own podcast titled, Off the Deck. Under his coaching, he has lead the girls' swim team to 34 straight state championships and the boys' team to 19 state championships, making Carmel High School the first team in 20 years to have both teams in the National Championships. In this episode, Plumb recounts his time coaching Drew Kibler and Jake Mitchell, two of his alumni-turned-Olympians. 6:55 Coaching an Olympic Spirit. 12:36 What coaches are really trying to do. 13:09 A relentless refusal to quit. 16:00 A focus born out of doubt. 18:02 What’s your standard? That’s where you rise. 20:06 The magic talisman. 22:51 No fear vs. bravery. 24:14 Great coaching is not by accident. 28:40 What excellence requires. 31:38 The best athletes take ownership. 34:37 “Success leaves clues.” 38:01 The outcomes of accepting limitations. 40:38 Instant gratification and sport today. 42:25 From the MCAT to coaching. 45:31 Relationships and the innate drive to help. 49:22 What great coaches understand. 50:50 Advice for parents. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell

Greg Adamson is the associate director in sports performance and is in his 10th season at the University of Tennessee. He’s worked with 23 different teams at Tennessee including: swimming & diving, golf, soccer, rowing and football. He’s coached Olympians from more than 10 countries as well as world-record holders, conference and national champions, and more than 100 professional athletes across nine different sports. He previously served as strength & conditioning coach at Winthrop and Central Michigan where received his masters degree. In this episode we are going to be talking about coaching, hinge moments, mental toughness and #Giveaship S H I P 3:07 Reinvention. 4:52 Never really got started. 7:08 In a world of instant success… 9:52 The ships and their sails. 14:01 “Confidence takes excuses away.” 19:11 Sensationalizing the wrong things. 21:34 Give time to miss it. 25:41 Exploring team culture. 30:34 Gratitude and the sophomore slump. 33:40 “Belief is a separator.” 36:50 Discipleship: Who are you bringing along? 39:26 Self-worth in spite of outcomes. 44:00 Building a relationship and answering “why.” 48:01 Wins and losses from a coaching perspective. 50:15 Counter-challenging society. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Coach Larry Jackson is in his 4th season as the Director of Strength and Conditioning with the Cleveland Browns. Coach Jackson has 19 years of experience at the collegiate coaching level including coaching experience at Texas A&M (where he was a former defensive end) , University of Houston, and University of Oklahoma. He has spent time with the Denver Broncos (1995), Arizona Cardinals (1996) and Miami Dolphins (1997), and also played for the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe in 1998. 3:39 Selfishly competitive. 5:43 Forming unity and falling back on training. 10:59 Getting out as the backup. 14:46 Show, don’t tell. 22:16 It started with the letter. 32:54 The story of the “have not’s.” 42:01 Unconventional summer conditioning. 48:12 Focus on the work. 52:00 Nothing to do with talent. 53:23 Coaches are fans with really good seats. 56:28 Development at the Pro level: Rome wasn’t build in a day. 1:02:39 Losing it all to gain even more. 1:08:58 What are you doing to get the outcome you want? Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Mike Pfefferkorn has spent over 30 years in the sports and entertainment industry. He has served as a sports agent, talk show host, and NCAA consultant, while additionally co-authoring 7 books for Major League Baseball. He has completed Ultra races and has served for 10 years as the race director for Indiana Trail 100 and Glacial Esker 40. 2:55 Rule changes after signing a contract. 6:48 Everyone got hurt, yet no one cracked the code. 9:17 17 months as a long-hauler and taking a step back. 12:51 Finishing 100-miles for the first time. 14:50 Going faster vs. farther. 16:36 Lessons from nine knee surgeries. 20:30 Opt for something less. 21:51 Why people don’t cross the finish line. 24:00 Navigating the bad patch: Now what? 28:45 How to not overrun the race. 32:27 Avoid an enabling crew. 36:44 The story that stands out. 41:05 Where to find a different perspective on humanity. 42:32 Ultra running as a team sport. 46:40 “It’s more than just the runners.” Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Coach McMillan is in his 13th season as the University of Tennesse-Martin Women's Basketball coach. They have won 4 conference tournament titles and 6 regular season titles. UT-M has been to post-season 9 times. Coach McMillan has been Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year on 4 occasions. 100 % of players have graduated during his tenure, and the program recently had its 1st player in OVC history, Chelsey Perry, be drafted into the WNBA. 3:06 Developing a WNBA player. 5:32 Don’t take anything personally. 6:58 The rarity of extra time. 8:11 Creating adversity everyday. 10:14 Hard to define, easy to notice. 12:13 “I’ll stop coaching whenever I have to lower my expectations.” 14:41 Water on a rock overtime. 19:10 The ownership circle. 20:51 Not coaching the final score. 22:32 Parents: There’s justice in allowing this. 26:04 “Isn’t that what sports is here to do for kids?” 29:36 Processing a tragedy and life’s fragility. 33:28 Wanting to go back to high school. 38:41 The part coaches have control over. 40:30 Eight storms coming together from a 10,000-foot view. 45:32 Crockpot coaching. 47:19 The best can handle it. 50:37 How do you sustain with change? Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Josh Sprague is the CEO of Orange Mud and Seven Clay where he lives out the motto, "innovation from frustration." After struggling to find comfortable hydration gear during a triathlon, Sprague decided to take action by creating his own line of hydration vests for other adventure racers. Nine years later, Orange Mud has successfully enhanced the field of endurance racing gear for athletes around the world. Orangemud 4:14 Thought it was just a hobby. 6:33 An idea born out of despise. 9:12 100 stores in 1 month. 13:30 Taking it overseas. 22:34 Breaking down “made in the USA.” 25:45 Fueling the fire at races. 30:36 Sizing that allows others to move. 34:38 Entrepreneurship requires endurance and adaptability. 37:05 The ability to suffer. 41:10 The number 1 piece to long-term success. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Felicia Stancil is a United States Olympian in BMX racing. Stancil has won 14 UCI World Titles since starting the sport at age 4. She won Gold at the Pan Am games in 2015 and Stancil was awarded the 2019 Golden Crank Pro of the Year Title by Pull Magazine. She represents Answer SSquared. 2:50 Instagram with Reggie Miller. 3:50 How Felicia’s family makes her stand out in BMX. 6:20 It only took two World Championships. 9:09 Process vs. product: Turning on the switch. 10:09 150 sprints and giving herself a bedtime. 13:10 Felicia reflects on how she became who she is today. 16:11 “He just cares a lot, so he was nervous.” 17:59 The difference 10 seconds can make. 19:30 Breaking down the Olympic race. 21:03 Crunch time. 22:10 Mental flexibility as a necessity. 23:06 Pain vs. satisfaction at the podium. 24:45 Being all-out while being calm. 26:03 Memorizing the course. 27:17 It’s only 50 seconds without any rules. 29:00 Felicia’s hope for young BMX racers. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Coach Mo Brossette is the Director of Mindset at The Adaptive Training Foundation, a Dallas based non-profit that leads disabled military veterans and civilians through a 9-week mental and physical training program called “Redefine”. He is the Founder of Hunt and Prosper, a leadership and self development company. Hunt-prosper.com 3:12 Training for mental and physical evolutions. 8:00 Maintaining tunnel vision and blocking out the noise. 10:19 Summiting Mount Everest from your couch. 13:33 The source of Mo's daily inspiration. 16:09 All you have to do is push the prison door. 18:36 One night in Dallas. 24:08 What you need to do to heal and move on. 26:47 The new alpha code. 30:33 Defining masculinity and what boys weren’t taught. 35:06 Young Alpha Academy: What is it about? 37:40 Seeing life as opportunity with more grace. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

David Newman is a Certified Speaking Professional and member of the NSA Million Dollar Speaker Group. He is the author of 2 business bestseller’s “Do It! Marketing” and “Do It! Speaking.” He is the host of one of the top business and speaking podcasts: The Speaking Show. His team's mission: Build your platform, create authority, grow your business. https://doitmarketing.com 3:20 Becoming a million-dollar speaker. 4:55 Hiding behind big names. 8:10 Do it before you’re ready: Perceived risk. 9:33 Humility in accepting B-average performances. 13:10 Goals without attachment: The external spectator. 15:35 The 3 questions after March 16, 2020. 21:27 Changing the path, not the goal. Understanding successful DNA. 25:28 How comfort hinders success. 30:01 Post-pandemic: “Yes, and…” 34:12 Personal branding and commercializing expertise. 40:06 What David offers for free. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Berta Medina after years of building, operating and growing her own successful business, took her experience and love for philanthropy to travel to Africa on a harrowing climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of a mission trip to change the world for Maasai children. Since she reached the peak at 19,341 feet, she has re-envisioned the importance in the power of generosity. Berta Medina is a Keynote Speaker, Professional Certified Coach, Author, and host of The Dreamers Succeed Podcast. 3:40 The proudest American she’s ever known. 6:29 Standing for the National Anthem and never standing again. 11:27 “What have you done with Berta.” 16:32 Praying for a cow and receiving two. 24:04 The journal of Kilimanjaro. 27:25 A gift in the hut made of mud. 32:12 Re-entry into the United States: “There’s no way I can do enough.” 33:28 The birth of Adventure Coaching. 36:26 Lessons from hang-gliding. 41:27 Can’t vs. Won’t: The misinterpretation of limits. 43:20 Being a serial passionista. 45:15 What’s the problem? 48:50 Breathing life into a child’s dreams. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Tony Hofmann is a West Point graduate, Qualified Army Ranger, and retired colonel of a 26 year career. He’s has completed over 40 marathons/ultras, including 12 (and counting) Boston Marathons as well as the legendary Leadville 100. He’s an author of the book- Embracing Grit. He is the founder of Team Leadville focused on stopping veteran suicide and PTSD awareness. They finish as a team and everyone who has started the race has finished. Team Leadville has saved lives and raised over $216,000 and counting... 3:21 Legacy in a small town. 4:36 The turning point halfway through basic training. 7:35 No time for grief. 9:28 Eyeballing the what-ifs. 11:37 It wasn’t love at first sight. 16:49 The 100-mile transformation. 24:26 29 minutes to spare. 28:44 “Relentless forward progress.” 33:35 Purpose, endurance, teamwork, and grit. 38:27 Only as strong as the slowest runner. 41:57 Less than 7, but 14 of all. 45:14 Identity found in purpose. 48:05 How can I make a real difference? Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Dave Meltzer is a 3x international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, and host of the entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. He is the Executive Producer of the Bloomberg and Amazon television series 2 Minute Drill and also is the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. 3:20 Doctor, lawyer, or failure. 4:43 Highlights from 2-Minute Drill. 6:03 Curiosity is a super power. 7:14 The interrupter, the waiter, and the true light-seekers. 9:11 The opposite of being at the bottom. 12:14 "Nothing to lose if you're all in." 14:26 The jacket without pockets. 20:58 Saying thank you for 30 days. 23:52 Gaining 1,000 wishes per day. 26:57 What interferes with with gratitude? 28:11 The three worlds of currency. 33:59 Worth and emotions attached to success. 35:32 "Can I learn to love everything I do?" 40:09 Dave's number one question and answer. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

David Novak was the Former YUM brands CEO with over 45,000 restaurants in 135 different countries, while employing over 1 million people. He was also recognized as the 2012 CEO of the year. David has developed leaders at all ages through his family’s Lift-a-Life Foundation, Lead4Change, Global Game Changers and his Leadership Institute. He is also the author 3 books- including O GREAT ONE! A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition. His Podcast is titled: How Leaders Lead 3:16 Shooting his age in golf. 6:11 Learning how to size people up. 10: 25 “You’re a really good marketing guy.” 15:30 Changing culture through rubber chickens, cheese heads, and teeth. 21:33 Why people leave companies. 24:42 The most powerful phrase. 27:55 Nice and tough. 29:41 Ingredients for growth and defining reality. 33:39 Growing or swelling. 36:37 The hot shot exercise. 39:48 Top 100 marketing failures of the United States. 46:33 More wins than losses. 48:11 The thing about cancer. 52:07 The 3x5 card exercise. 55:33 Developing a pipeline of leaders. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Jason Cutter has over 20 years in sales and is an inside sales coach. He is also a marine biologist who didn’t starting "formal sales” until age 27. He is the author of the book Selling with Authentic Persuasion: Transform from order taker to quota breaker. His podcast is titled The Authentic Persuasion show Learn more about our guest Jason Cutter- at jasoncutter.com 3:10 Lessons from a car dealership. 5:25 Poking a 7,000lb shark. 9:04 Marine biology, tech, sales, and Afghanistan. 12:00 Using the mosaic of strengths. 13:30 Light bulbs and underdogs. 16:00 What most people lack. 18:53 Grasping abundance. 20:24 Survival tendencies. 23:19 Still getting punched 7 out of ten times. 24:46 “Sales is service.” 26:57 Sympathy and manipulation. 28:57 The pause. 33:22 Giving up all the power and control. 36:51 One trait that successful salespeople have. 39:27 “To” versus “for” and “with.” Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Rudy Sarzo is a heavy metal bass guitarist. He has played and performed with bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, and White Snake, among others. He still tours today and has been touring since 1977. He was voted #1 Bassist in Circus Magazine. He is also the author of the book Off The Rails. 1:00 "Rob, I have to correct you." 4:52 No one believed in metal. 9:30 Noticing hard work and building connections. 12:00 Look the part, and don’t be a bad influence. 15:20 The bass player sleeping on the floor. 18:18 Every song comes from a spark. 20:07 “What doesn’t grow, dies.” 22:19 March 19, 1982. 31:52 Timeless tragedies and the ripple effect. 36:54“Overnight, I could talk to anyone.” 37:27 Surrendering life to God as long as his fingers keep moving. 40:50 Free will vs. God’s will. 42:13 Keeping up with Ozzy Osbourne. 49:13 Celebrating 23 years of sobriety. 51:39 “Tenacity according to God’s will.” 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 and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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. 1:00:46 Finding the rhythm of UTMB. 1:07:13 Does it get you fired up? Add it to the calendar. 1:12:19 “All the little things.” 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 and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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 Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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 Kevin describes having a voice in football analytics. 1:05:04 What would happen if you took media away from football? 1:08:11 Common themes in winning and losing. 1:12:42 Kevin’s take on icing the kicker. 1:14:40 The greatest change in his philosophy. 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

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 Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com xxYnz68k2cHdnt0K2Inm

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 to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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 recalls the highs and lows of Moab. 41:27 Detaching from David Goggins in the race. 42:49 Hitting the top of both mountains during the sunrise. 46:11 A moment of complete despair right before the end. 48:20 “It was so uplifting, I started running.” 51:05 The first step past the finish line. 55:12 Defining true mastery. 59:00 2020 for athletes & runners. 1:01:18 Mickey’s message to detach and get lost. 1:04:30 “Fear is a mental construct.” 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

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, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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 this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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 athletes experimenting with success. 65:10 Selfishness for selflessness. 68:40 The best advice he’s ever received. 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

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 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

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 podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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 full out. 42:21 How attractive is your outcome? 45:18 The painful cost of staying comfortable. 51:30 “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 podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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 episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

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. 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

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 value activities. 35:10 Everyday is a competition. 38:02 How faith guides his business. 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

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 it?” 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

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 something. 48:00 “I was fascinated by the pursuit.” 52:39 Breaking down the formula to success. 55:13 The best of the best do these two things. 59:45 “What do you really like?” 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

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 Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Jeff Vierling is the CEO of Tailwind Nutrition. Tailwind combines complete fuel, hydration, and electrolytes in a tasty drink that won’t turn your stomach into a brick. ALL YOU NEED, ALL DAY. REALLY. Tailwind will match every donation to support every hospital! Tailwind hospital product donation 4:11 Jeff shares his hinge moment and the creation of Tailwind Nutrition. 6:22 The hinge moment in creating his business. 8:34 His perspective on entrepreneurship: “Just show up at the start line.” 11:08 “It didn’t happen overnight.” Jeff details the journey of creating his product. 16:04 The next step is helping athletes all around the world. 18:19 The overlap in being an endurance athlete and a business owner. 20:24 “Entrepreneurship is a solo sport.” 22:47 “Pushing a boulder uphill” in business. 24:10 Adapting to the needs of the customers. 25:59 How COVID-19 has affected his business. 29:27 Bringing Tailwind Nutrition into hospitals. 31:48 Persevering as a team through the pandemic. 35:05 Jeff’s view on exercise during the quarantine. 37:15 The importance of using a virtual platform to remain connected. 39:09 Problems are opportunities, not obstacles. 41:28 Jeff’s drive for community engagement. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Scott is a 3x PGA Tour winner, father, and husband. Scott was one of my first mini-tour clients and had the pleasure of coaching him through his 1st PGA Tour victory. He keeps getting tougher throughout the years and we discussed his transformation and overall grit and mindset, especially during the Pandemic. You'll love it! 2:45 What mental toughness means for Scott, especially during a pandemic. 5:53 “We’re only going to make decisions on what we KNOW.” 10:16 What time in the gym means to Scott. 15:14 Scott shares his hinge moment with his health. 24:12 The turning point and his priorities beyond golf. 26:22 How Scott is using his platform to share his story. 29:50 “Its about you and what you put out.” 32:06 Giving kids the opportunity to play golf through his initiatives. 38:03 Scott’s advice for young golfers: “This game owes you nothing.” 40:01 Mindset dictates outcomes. 41:04 “Golf is the only sport in the world where you can do everything right and get a bad result.” 45:49 Scott’s perspective on starting with the hard stuff first. 49:10 The benefits of asking people what they’re working on. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Vasavi Kumar is a licensed therapist, coach, and speaker. From mental illness, divorce, addiction, and ultimately recovery, Vasavi is the epitome of Mental Toughness. Listen to her story and you'll have some amazing take-a-ways. https://www.vasavikumar.com/ 3:14 Vasavi and her Hinge moment of rehab. 7:27 “I felt very small.” 9:15 Removing masks: Reconciling insecurities. 12:13 Vasavi details how she got to know her own mind. 14:30 The role of her higher power. 16:59 Is rock bottom necessary? 18:18 Vasavi shares her experiences in growing up in two different cultures. 22:00 “Who am I is who I choose to be.” 26:22 The most valuable conversations we have are with ourselves. 30:32 Working out of abundance versus fear. 36:16 Vasavi’s goal for clients: Start listening to yourself again. 39:33 How to share openly and be confident in it. 41:39 Looking back on her hardest moments. 42:52 Vasavi shares her brief feeling of success: Say “Thank you.” 47:25 Worst fear: Not being enough. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Donald Scott is the USATF 2017, 2018 & 2019 Triple Jump Champion. The 2020 USA Olympic Team is the goal! Scott attended Eastern Michigan University (EMU), where he earned a degree in criminal justice as well as 9 MAC titles! 2:43 Donald shares details of how his life changed at twelve years old. 7:30 Memories of his mindset changing. 9:20 "It takes adversity to push a person." How his upbringing affects him today. 11:07 Having his own family while training. 11:53 Donald shares emotional moments leading up to the World Championships. 17:18 Competing despite suffering a loss. 20:33 Reflecting on who he competed for. 22:27 The best part of what he does. 24:03 Mental toughness needed in the triple jump. 26:00 His mental cues the day of a competition. 28:48 "Follow your own process." 30:02 How his faith guides him to his goals. 31:10 "Slow dance in the air." Donald describes the triple jump. 33:34 Current goal: Make the Olympics. 35:46 Donald's takeaway message: set goals high and enjoy our own journey. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Albert Jennings never lost a golf tournament from ages 10-15, becoming one of the best young golfers in the world. He wore long pants as a child because he was going to be the next "Tiger Woods." He was a Phenom. Hear his story and lessons learned. He is now an awesome golf coach! Visit him at https://golfstudy.co/ 3:18 Albert recalls his early memories of golf: not winning from ages 5-10. 6:07 Why he wore long pants during tournaments as a kid. 6:47 When he first began comparing himself to Tiger Woods. 8:50 How his pride and identity was influenced by success at a young age. 12:25 Balancing confidence with being realistic. 13:50 What Albert remembers from going to Oklahoma State in 8th grade. 15:38 Albert reflects on early memories, "Could something have been done differently?" 17:13 Albert's expectations of himself. "My golf world got bigger." 21:09 Teaching young golfers how to not internalize "bad" shots. 22:08 Goal-setting for young golfers. 23:21 When the spiral began to happen. 25:34 "What do you have confidence in?" Albert's race car analogy. 27:04 Albert shares how young athletes need more credit. 28:33 Albert talks about the precedent that was set with his dad as a young golfer. 32:40 Albert describes parenting in golf. 34:45 Albert shares a recent example of what being over-invested in results as a parent looks like. 39:20 Putting the parent-child relationship above the success in sport. 44:03 Taking kids to a theme park: an analogy on pursuing high-level golf. 49:41 How to be successful in golf: know the game and know yourself. 53:53 Albert asks, "What's the best way for kids to learn?" Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Coaching isn’t something you do TO someone. Coaching is something you do WITH someone. Great coaches don’t light fires UNDER people. They light fires INSIDE of them. And great coaches aren’t BORN…they’re MADE! An Empowering story about how to be a Great Leader Get the Latest Book from world-renown Coach, Author, and Speaker Martin Rooney 1:50 Martin Rooney introduces himself. 3:22 Martin discusses the "time-problem diagnosis." 7:05 How to do a distraction-detox. 9:20 Being a builder for yourself and others. 12:45 The mission of Martin's book: make the world of coaches better. 16:38 Martin walks through a story in his book on growing as a coach. 21:36 One major takeaway from the book: "What gets rewarded gets repeated." 23:30 How kids today need to be coached. 24:28 Incentives for getting the book before the March 10th launch date. 27:21 Martin's main question for maintaining discipline. 29:57 "The word, 'coach' doesn't mean it's over, it means it's just starting." https://www.coachinggreatness.com/ Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

Lisa Tamati is an ultra-endurance athlete and coach. Racing everywhere from the Sahara, to the Gobi, to Death Valley to the Himalayas. She has also had to overcome many obstacles in her personal life from losing two babies to bringing back her mum after an aneurysm left her with major brain damage, to getting through a divorce and financial ruin to rebuild her life. Her new book is titled: Relentless- How a mother and daughter defied the odds. https://www.lisatamati.com/ 3:31 How she defines mental toughness: "water against stone." 5:00 Lisa describes her worst Ultra race. 11:33 Her previous mentality on failure. 13:18 When her mindset began to change. 16:45 How Lisa uses transparency as a way to connect to others. 19:42 Staying relentless in finding a cure for her mother. 22:14 "I don't believe in comfortable." 29:51 How resilience and ignoring doubt led her to success. 31:22 Taking one step after another: what Ultra running taught her. 32:02 Staying patient on the way to the end goal. 33:13 "The tougher things get, the smaller the focus needs to be." 34:19 A story on how fears are false beliefs in the mind. 36:49 How a traumatic loss reshaped her perspective and mentality. 42:05 How expressing emotions helped her and her husband work through loss. 43:51 Lisa shares thoughts and stories on how to access our full potential. 46:03 Proving people wrong as fuel after getting out of an abusive relationship. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com

For more mental toughness- Visit the website drrobbell.com John O’Sullivan is an internationally known TEDx speaker and the founder of the Changing the Game Project. Author of two #1 Bestselling books and leading youth sports blogger. The host of the Way of Champions Podcast, one of the top-rated podcasts in the world for coaches 3:04 John shares how people remember what we say. 6:15 What coaches need to work on most. 10:34 John discusses one of his coaching techniques. 13:20 "Coach the person, not the sport." 14:15 John defines "kind versus wicked" sports. 17:20 The ideal ratio between blocked and random practice. 20:15 The behavioral differences between males and females in sport. 24:07 Different coaching strategies for male and female athletes. 26:50 Examples of praising styles from coach Anson Dorrance. 29:15 Dominance and finding equilibrium in male and female sports. 30:17 John discusses his "Never Never's" in coaching. 33:46 John shares the story of the "Goldmine Effect." 38:16 "Talent needs trauma" adversity as fuel to success. 41:02 Managing parental expectations of young athletes. 42:59 The most important skills in a successful coaching. 44:31 John ends with his favorite coaching quote. 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

Dre Baldwin went from his high school team's bench to the first contract of a 9-year professional basketball career. Dre's daily Work On Your Game Podcast has over 1,200 episodes and 2 million downloads. Dre has given 4 TED Talks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 22 books. A Philadelphia native and Penn State alum, Dre lives in Miami. 4:55 Dre's original vision. 6:37 Recalling how this vision progressed in high school. 9:00 It's not about how you compete, but what you compete against. 10:51 His transition into college basketball and earning a starting spot. 12:02 A turning point in his freshman year. 13:00 The day he left basketball. 14:21 "Have real conversations with yourself." 15:21 His main motivation to prove himself. 16:06 How mentality separates athletes. 17:09 The driving force that kept him going: long races. 19:16 The two options when failure strikes. 20:57 "Reality is negotiable." How to change your story. 21:33 His journey to play basketball internationally. 24:57 How he developed to who he is today while playing overseas. 26:43 How being able to teach skills separated him from the other guys. 27:36 Dre describes how his videos on mentality became the foundation for his book. 29:35 When his career began to take off. 32:19 Why he believes teaching is his strength. 33:40 Dre explains how disappointments are actually beneficial to helping others. 35:01 His definition of mental toughness. 35:56 "Replaying the bad movies." Being conscious of your thoughts. 38:55 The importance of knowing the story you tell yourself. 40:11 "You are not subject to reality, you are the creator of reality." 41:01 Perspective can move you into action. 42:13 How the process is more important than the product. 44:32 "As long as you're alive, you're a work in progress." 46:40 Finding meaning in the work it takes to achieve goals. 48:29 The difference between becoming pro and staying at the current level: talent. 51:27 "Don't be fooled by what you see on TV." 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

Maggie Guterl is the toughest runner alive. She is not the fastest, but she has the strongest will. She is a brand ambassador and marketing specialist of Tailwind nutrition. An Ultra-runner, she was the winner of Big's Backyard Ultra, and thus the winner. This race is so brutal, it has only one finisher! 4:24 Her thought process before running 60 hours straight. 6:03 How she believed in her "don't quit" mindset. 7:45 Preparing for any scenario in a race. 9:32 The hardest training session that helped her prepare for the race. 11:08 Focusing on herself instead of her competition. 12:30 Staying in the game by believing in winning. 13:24 The toughest part of the race. 14:22 How Maggie passes the time while running. 15:20 Verbal cues to stay in peak performance. 16:05 Why races are a team effort. 19:30 "Running for an entire gender." 21:26 How stubbornness is useful in running. 23:07 Maggie's best mental skill: being all-or-nothing. 24:00 The definition of mental toughness. 26:28 ''If your heart's not in the training, then it's not good training." 27:26 Maggie's hinge moment. 30:48 Tough moments before finding running. 32:29 "Question your motives." 33:41 Doubtful people that pushed her harder. 35:00 "Because I can, I feel like I should." 37:45 Finding meaning in her suffering. 40:19 Maggie reflects on her experiences with the Barkley race. 44:34 The benefits of having a crew at the Barkley race. 45:46 Maggie's mindset for achievement. 47:14 A message to young runners: "Don't compare yourself to anyone else." 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

Donita Walters is a high-school teacher and swim coach. As a swim coach, she has coached many at the national level and the Olympic Games in Rio. She is an avid cyclist and her goal is to ride coast-coast across the united states, a total of over 3700 miles. She had ridden close to 5000 miles as her training for this epic journey when her hinge moment occurred... 3:30 Donita getting hit by a car. 6:42 Donita describes the details of her cycling accident. 9:45 Her first true memory after being hit. 10:35 The significant people involved in her rehabilitation process. 14:12 Her mindset and faith during recovery. 16:45 The power of prayer: truly the only way I survived. 17:45 How having an athletic mindset transformed her healing process. 20:34 Our difficulty lies in how we see our injury. 23:42 The perspectives and gratitude gained as a result of her injury. 25:25 Meeting the woman who struck her with her car: I wanted to be able to help her. 27:38 Donita describes how this incident made her a better person in all areas of her life. 28:34 I am where I am right now because of this accident. 28:56 Donita gives examples of how her coaching has changed. 31:45 The questions she asked herself while laying in the hospital bed. 32:21 The parallels between coaching and her recovery. 33:29 The positive changes that have been made for her swim team. 34:13 Looking at her athletes as a whole with empathy and compassion. 36:01 The life lessons from sports are more important than the wins and losses. 38:18 Donita's advice to parents. 39:29 Continuing to bike after her accident. 41:37 Her daily biking goal now: go faster. 45:21 Where I am today would not have happened without thousands of people. 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

Paul Higgins is a Community Builder, Mentor and Podcaster for Soloprenuers. Paul worked for Coca-Cola for 18 years running multi-million dollar divisions. In 2011, Paul had a kidney transplant in February 2019. He left due to an inherited condition and set up his own startups to suit his lifestyle. His best mate was the live donor. Paul has an infectious personality and is always giving first. You can find out more at www.buildlivegive.com where he has mentored 100’s of Soloprenuers to achieve success. 4:40 Paul illustrates a series of moments leading to his hinge moment. 8:10 Questions he asked himself when finding his true pursuit. 9:26 Recommendations for being a “solo-preneur”. 10:50 True mental toughness is brought to light when starting a company. 11:25 Three key principles he uses to help solo-preneurs. 12:13 “Time is everything.” Value your time and be efficient with technology. 13:15 Know your “ideal client.” 13:36 Pay yourself before paying others. 13:56 Sell and promote your services with confidence. 14:17 Surround yourself with a strong team for support. 15:20 Using dialysis as a time to work. 16:45 “What’s the best outcome I can achieve out of this?” 17:05 The perspective he gained from living with an illness. 18:45 Running a business despite personal health struggles. 20:30 His near-death experience and what it taught him. 22:12 The backstory of how his best friend became his kidney donor. 25:18 The three questions he asks himself before bed each night. 29:00 Paul’s view of mental toughness. 32:45 Being curious and proactive; a top mentality of successful business-owners. 34:00 The biggest mistake people make in starting a business. 35:25 How to create LinkedIn posts and grow your network. 38:36 All the people who doubted Paul’s ability. 40:37 The five drives discussed in Paul’s book. 41:06 “Working more doesn’t make more money.” 45:25 Final piece of advice: “use the disaster scale.” 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

Devan Kline, former San Francisco Giants baseball player turned Co-Founder and CEO of Burn Boot Camp. One of the fastest-growing franchises in the US, because of his passion and enthusiasm for helping people achieve more than they ever thought possible. Recently he released his new book "Stop Starting Over!" 2:22 Devan Kline’s introduction. 4:20 How he’s changing the fitness industry. 5:30 Burn Bootcamp’s mission: “champion the underdog.” 7:15 The common mindset in the individuals he helps. 9:30 “We were built on culture.” 10:56 The one person who believed in his mission. 11:55 Mental toughness: knowing the threshold of what you can control. 13:42 “I put my problems in perspective.” 14:40 Prepare for challenges on the way to the top. 17:20 How Devan’s past taught him to focus on gratitude. 20:15 Using past hurt as fuel for today. 22:18 “I’m coming for everything they said I couldn’t have.” 24:18 How important is it to have someone discourage you? 26:26 Pairing intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. 27:08 Devan shares his hinge moment. 31:48 When Devan hosted the first camp up with Burn Boot camp. 34:10 The power of visualizing your success. 36:21 “Your life is won or lost with the thoughts that you allow yourself to believe.” 37:39 How setting intentions is like following the North Star. 40:11 Walking the tightrope that separates who you are with who you want to be. https://devankline.com/ https://burnbootcamp.com/ 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