Episode 321: Applying the Mindset of an Elite Athlete to Show Up Better in Life

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Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. In this week's episode, we'll be discussing the traits that deliver high performance.

Our inspiration for this episode came from two sources. Firstly, the incredible achievement in the recent Tour de France, where Mark Cavendish clinched his 35th stage victory. His story embodies passion, joy, and perseverance despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks. Following a serious injury last year, he made a remarkable comeback and secured a long-awaited win.

The second catalyst was a question received by Matt from an athlete he coaches. This question stemmed from the athlete's observation of the Olympic swimming trials, with the Olympics right around the corner. Watching the returning athletes, many of whom were making their second or third Olympic appearance, left the athlete in awe and sparked thoughts about the mindset of a winner. These seasoned athletes seemed to possess remarkable toughness and composure. Given the stories of comebacks during this year's trials, the athlete wondered if there were lessons that everyday individuals could apply to their own lives.

As it turns out, there are valuable insights to be gained. You don't have to be an elite athlete to draw inspiration from their mindset and the traits that contribute to their success.

In this episode, we'll explore the mindset of high-performance individuals like Mark and discuss the traits that underpin their achievements. Drawing from over 20 years of experience working with elite athletes and organizational leaders, Matt has identified these traits and believes they can be cultivated and developed to enhance our performance in any area of focus.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - 03:39 - Welcome and Episode Introduction

03:46 - 12:53 - The Meat & Potatoes -Part 1- Sustained high performance

12:54 - 13:59 - Purple Patch Promo 1

14:03 - 20:40 - PART 2 - Defining the traits of high performers

20:43 - 22:46 - Purple Patch Promo 2

22:29 - 35:57 - PART 3 - Developing the traits of high performance for yourself

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