Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain

From Worst In League To MVP Votes

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by 3x Major League Baseball All-Star and current San Diego Padres Matt Carpenter to talk about the mindset and process...

Change Your Clothes, Change Your Mindset

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by 3x Major League Baseball All-Star and current San Diego Padres Matt Carpenter to talk about the importance of chang...

Good Showers

03 May 2023

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In this episode Brian is joined by 3x Major League Baseball All-Star and current San Diego Padres Matt Carpenter to talk about the importance of takin...

The Power of Routine

02 May 2023

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In this episode Brian is joined by 3x Major League Baseball All-Star and current San Diego Padres Matt Carpenter to talk about the power of routines. ...

Toughness Training For Life - Brian's Book Battalion #70

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

Sunday Meditation

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

I'm Putting A Man On The Moon

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses taking ownership of your work and a story about the time President JFK met a janitor at NASA. Brian Cain, MPM, the Wor...

Calling On Your Inner Savage

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses the importance of calling on your inner savage, a concept he learned from former US Navy SEAL David Goggins. Brian Cai...

Roger That

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses the term “Roger That” as he learned from US Navy SEAL David Goggins. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Ment...

Playoff Preparation and Mindset

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian and The New Jersey Rockets Hockey Team are joined by Elite Mental Performance Coach Todd Cetnar, MPM of The Cetnar  Consulting ...

How To Separate Who & Do - With Matt Carpenter

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by Matt “Carp” Carpenter of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Team to talk about how to separate who you...

The Hoops Whisperer - Brian's Book Battalion #69

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

Sunday Meditation

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

The Fight Against Autopilot

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian continues a 5 day mini seminar with Arkansas State Football Strength Coach Jeff Jones, MPM.  Jeff is one of our MPM Certified ...

Mental Reps

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian continues a 5 day mini seminar with Arkansas State Football Strength Coach Jeff Jones, MPM.  Jeff is one of our MPM Certified C...

Implementing Your MVP Process

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian continues a 5 day mini seminar with Arkansas State Football Strength Coach Jeff Jones, MPM.  Jeff is one of our MPM Certified C...

Focus Determines Future

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian continues a 5 day mini seminar with Arkansas State Football Strength Coach Jeff Jones, MPM.  Jeff is one of our MPM Certified C...

Confidence Through BFS

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian kicks off a 5 day mini seminar with Arkansas State Football Strength Coach Jeff Jones, MPM.  Jeff is one of our MPM Certified C...

Coaching The Mental Game - Brian's Book Battalion #68

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

Sunday Meditation

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, emb...

Death By Silk Pajamas

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses a critical mindset that we learn from Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler about the danger of silk pajamas. Brian Cain, MPM, t...

A Best In The World Reason To Make Your Bed

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses an ESPN.com article about how Corbin Burnes became the best pitcher in baseball by making his bed. You can read the en...

What Is The Mental Game to a 6x MLB All-Star

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined with 6x MLB All-Star Lance Berkman and Lance discusses what the mental game is to him. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coache...

How To Not Think Too Much

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined with 6x MLB All-Star Lance Berkman and Lance discusses how to not think too much in when you are competing. 💻 Join ...

What To Think In The Batters Box

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined with 6x MLB All-Star Lance Berkman and Lance discusses what to think in the batters box and what to think in competiti...

Brian's Book Battalion - #67 - The Psychology of Winning

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

Sunday Meditation

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

Competing With Confidence

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined with 6x MLB All-Star Lance Berkman to discuss competing with confidence. 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certificatio...

Have Something To Go To

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined with 6x MLB All-Star Lance Berkman to discuss having something to go to when it gets hard in competition. 💻 Join Br...

 Creating A Creed for Your Culture

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by former college and texas high school football hall of fame coach Chad Morris to talk about creating a creed and a s...

Mental Imagery In Football

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by former college and texas high school football hall of fame coach Chad Morris to talk about using mental imagery in ...

3 Steps to Ownership

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by former college and texas high school football hall of fame coach Chad Morris to talk about the three steps to owner...

Brian's Book Battalion - #66 - Mind Gym

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Meditation

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian takes you through a new meditation technique we call the 5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Meditation. Brian...

One Percent Better

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined at the summit of Camelback Mountain with Clark and Jeff Berry to discuss what it takes to get one percent better. Bria...

Playoff Mental Preparation

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by elite mental performance coach Todd Cetnar and The New Jersey Rockets hockey team.  Today you get an inside look a...

Mental Game Advice From a 3x MLB All-Star

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? - With Matt Carpenter In this episode Brian is joined by Matt “Carp” Carpenter of the San Diego Padres Majo...

Inside The Mind of A National Champion

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by Andrew Baxter, MPM head men’s lacrosse coach at Fairfield University in Connecticut.  Brian and Coach Baxter sta...

Inside The Lockeroom of a Mental Game Master

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian takes us on a tour through the Fairfield University Men’s Lacrosse locker room and discusses how their Head Coach Andrew Baxte...

Elite Minds - Brian's Book Battalion #65

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

5x5 Box Breathing Meditation

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian takes you through a 5x5 box breathing meditation technique that you can easily add into your...

How To Commit To A Process Without Attachment

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by Matt “Carp” Carpenter of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Team to talk about the importance of focusi...

Championships Are Won Everyday

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by Northpoint Christian School Head Baseball Coach Stephen Kirkpatrick. Cain and Coach “Kirks” come live from the ...

The Power of Gratitude - With Matt Carpenter

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by Matt “Carp” Carpenter of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Team to talk about the power and freedom th...

Your Home Base Intention

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian talks about the importance of finding your home base and setting your intention Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental ...

The Disney Difference

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian uncovers The Disney Difference and what he learned from 2 days at America’s Greatest Theme Park. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’...

Raise Your Game - Brian’s Book Battalion #64

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today ...

5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Meditation

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

Anxiety Is Your Friend

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian talks about how Anxiety is your friend and how you must fight your feelings and fight through it to get the results you want. Br...

Georges St-Pierre’s #1 Success Strategy

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian talks about UFC Hall of Fame fighter Georges St-Pierre’s #1 success strategy that you must use if you want long term high leve...

Take For Granted or Take With Gratitude

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian talks about the mindset shift and resulting outcomes you will get by shifting from a mindset of taking things or granted vs &nbs...

Chance Favors The Prepared

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by Matt “Carp” Carpenter of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Team to talk about the importance of prepar...

Compete To A Standard, Not The Scoreboard

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined my Tim Ravet, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg Washington.  Coach Ravet led th...

The Art of Mental Training

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today ...

Sunday Meditation

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

Unbroken By Failure

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian shares a story about being unbroken by failure. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader i...

The Man Behind The Curtain

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian shares a story about The Man Behind The Curtain, a lesson from The Wizzard of Oz. Brian...

A Lesson From Larry’s Little Brother

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian shares a story about how failure is feedback. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in ...

The Most Courageous Man In The World

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian shares a story with you about the most courageous man in the world. Brian Cain, MPM, th...

I Need Your Help!

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian asks for your help as he starts a new tradition with his family and daughter CK Cain. P...

The Champions Mind - Book Battalion #62

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week. Today h...

Sunday Meditation

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

Talk To Yourself, Don't Listen

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian shares a mental performance strategy he learned from one of his ultra-endurance mentors and MLB legends, The Great Eric Byrnes. ...

Better Today Than Yesterday...

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian shares a mantra he learned from working with one of the top football coaches in the country. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s lead...

Every Day In Every Way...

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian shares one of the most powerful and simple mantras that can help you create the mindset you need to thrive during adversity. Bri...

Your One Word Mantra

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses the importance of having a one word mantra for your life. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance ...

Lookin' Good, Feelin' Good, I Should Be In Hollywood

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses the power of having a mantra and how “Lookin’ Good, Feelin’ Good, I should be in Hollywood helped him to endure ...

The Way of The SEAL - Book Battalion #61

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week. Today h...

Sunday Meditation

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

The Strategy Behind 5 NCAA National Titles

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian shares the story about meeting his mentor the great Skip Bertman and the #1 strategy the 5x NCAA National Championship winning c...

The BALL Process - Mental Imagery Mini Seminar - Part 4

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian walks you through the 4 step BALL Process he uses with clients to take them through mental imagery. Please click here to view th...

Shadow Work - Mental Imagery Mini Seminar - Part 3

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian talks you through one of the most beneficial drills you can do as a competitor to develop an elite mindset and consistently perf...

Can You Taste The Lemon? - Mental Imagery Mini Seminar - Part 2

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian talks you through the lemon experiment so that you can experience mental imagery in a classic sport psychology teaching example....

What Is Mental Imagery? - Mental Imagery Mini Seminar Part 1

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses what mental imagery is and why as an athlete you should be doing this as part of your daily routine. Please click here...

Staring Down The Wolf - Book Battalion #60

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down the book of the week. Today h...

Sunday Meditation

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

Stop Looking Outside For Answers

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses the 24 hour period from when he got an idea for his first tattoo till he got the ink on his leg. You can see a picture...

Training Programs Work If...

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian shares a story about a distance runner named Kowalski who had the most potential of any runner in United States Running History ...

The Master In The Art of Living

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses The Master In The Art of Living and what it takes to give your greatest gift to the world, the gift of your presence. ...

The One Speech That Forever Changed My Life

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian takes us back to November 1993 and to his high school football banquet where a guest speaker, Ed Foley change his life forever. ...

The First Prayer That Ever Hit Me

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses the first prayer that every hit him with a life changing message about controlling what you can control in life. Bria...

Be Unstoppable - Book Battalion #59

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

Sunday Meditation

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

Don't Ever Ring The Bell Unless…

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Brian discusses when you should quit and when you should NEVER Ring The Bell. You can find US Navy Special Operations Admiral William H. McRa...

What To Do When You Are Neck Deep In Mud?

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Brian discusses what to do when you are neck deep in mud. You can find US Navy Special Operations Admiral William H. McRaven’s 2014 Univers...

Be Your Best When It Means The Most

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian discusses how to be at your best when it means the most. You can find US Navy Special Operations Admiral William H. McRaven’...

Don't Back Down From The Sharks

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Brian discusses the intentional choice to not back down from the sharks who will want to intimidate and keep you from achieving your goals. Y...

Attack Life Head First

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Brian discusses one of the lessons shared about the importance of attacking life head first, taking the risk to grow and putting yourself out ...

Make Your Bed - Book Battalion #58

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

Sunday Meditation

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

Welcome To The Circus

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Brian discusses one of the lessons shared about the importance of embracing the suck, getting over being a sugar cookie and doing what needs t...

Embrace The Suck

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hearts vs. Flippers

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Brian discusses one of the lessons shared about the importance of evaluating others not just on the analytics and the size of their flippers. ...

Find Someone To Help You Paddle

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Brian discusses one of the lessons shared about the importance of finding someone to help you paddle shared by US Navy Special Operations Admi...

Make Your Bed

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian discusses the 3 main reasons why it’s so important that you make your bed every day as a part of your morning routine. You ca...

Sea Stories - Book Battalion #57

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mental Performance Daily Podcast, Brian continues his Book Battalion in which he breaks down his book of the week.  Today he b...

Sunday Meditation

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mental Performance Daily Sunday Meditation, Brian recaps the lessons from the week’s episodes so that you can revisit what you learned, embe...

CK Cain - It’s All Good Mental Training

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian is joined by his 9 month old daughter CK Cain to talk about how “It’s All Good Mental Training”. All of it. All of The Tim...

What To Say When You Talk To Yourself?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about what to say when you talk to yourself. Click here for a list of sample affirmation statements you can use as examples of what y...

Talk To Yourself Don’t Listen

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brian shares one of the fundamental lessons he uses during ultra endurance races and training to stay external and plugged into what h...