Looking closely at the flip-side of managing unsuccessful performance strategies: the unspoken mental and emotional pitfalls of success. As an athlete, we expend much of our physical, mental and emotional energy striving to succeed –⁠ to get to the top, believing that once we are there then we have made it… only to find once we do arrive in the winners circle the hard work required getting us there is dwarfed by the mental cost of keeping us there. Much of the strategic mental structure and deep-down tenacity required to get to the top of our sport is just a small percentage of what is required to fend off the internal mental and emotional demons we create that can rob us of our glory (and sustained career) in a flash. In this episode we identify some of the more common manifestations of this phenomenon and the true cost of them, and what we can do smarter to better manage and prepare ourselves for our time at the top. Preparing to manage our success is just as important as preparing to be successful. So sit back and listen as we explore some of the pitfalls and discover the bridges to overcome them. Tools for Sustained Success Journaling: Use daily journaling as a calibration tool to track progress and make necessary adjustments. The 3D Coach Exercise: Gain multiple perspectives on your performance to enhance emotional, mechanical, and progressive understanding. The Decision Matrix: Set new goals and continuously update your decision-making framework to drive growth. The Entourage Circle: Confidently identify who and what will enable you to reach your potential and build a strong sphere of influence with those around you.

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