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

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