Maureen Shea is a former world champion boxer and elite competitor known for her toughness, discipline, and resilience. Her experiences inside and outside the ring offer powerful lessons on mindset, perseverance, and peak performance. 0:42 Growing Up Competitive: How Mental Toughness Starts Early 3:05 Family, Discipline, and Building Resilience as a Kid 6:32 Living in Mexico: Adaptability, Culture, and Confidence 9:22 Learning Spanish and Thriving Outside Your Comfort Zone 12:05 How Maureen Shea Discovered Boxing 15:30 First Fights: When Boxing Became a Serious Calling 18:40 Developing Mental Toughness Inside the Ring 22:20 Managing Fear, Pressure, and Performance Anxiety 26:00 Losing, Setbacks, and Redefining Success in Sports 29:50 Championship Mindset: What Separates Elite Athletes 34:25 “Million Dollar Baby” Fame, Mark Wahlberg, and the Cost of Success 38:10 Self-Belief When No One Else Believes in You 41:55 Confidence, Preparation, and Emotional Control 46:20 Boxing Life Lessons That Apply Beyond Sports 50:10 Advice for Young Athletes Pursuing Big Goals 54:00 Mental Toughness Outside the Ring: Life and Identity 57:50 Life After Championships: Growth Beyond Winning 1:01:10 Final Thoughts on Resilience, Purpose, and Identity Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell

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