Forwarded this email? Join Mental Game Monday Today! MENTAL GAME MONDAY BY: MISTY BUCK AUTHOR, COACH, & SPEAKER The shift from negative to positive happens by getting to neutral first. “Just think positive thoughts” is popular advice, but the truth is that it’s not always helpful. When you try to jump straight from big emotions like frustration or overwhelm into positive ones, you might feel like you’re forcing something that just isn’t there. If your heart’s still pounding and your thoughts...
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MISTY BUCK AUTHOR, COACH, & SPEAKER Every win starts with asking: What’s important now? In sports, business, and life, it’s not always the most talented person who wins; it’s the one who knows how to reset their mind, stay in the moment, and stay centered amidst chaos. You’ve likely been there. One mistake, distraction, or emotional spike can derail your focus, your confidence, and your performance. If you’ve ever stepped into a game or situation feeling confident and in flow, only to get...
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MISTY BUCK AUTHOR, COACH, & SPEAKER Programming note: I'm trying out a different format for our Mental Game community. I realize you're busy, so I've decided to keep it more to the point by paring down the content to focus on what you've told me is the most valuable. I'm always open to feedback, so please feel free to share your thoughts. It’s been a whirlwind as of late. There are many days when I don’t understand why things are happening the way that they are, and I question just about...
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Mental Game Monday By: Misty Buck & PurposeSoul® Athletics Today’s edition is powered by Books & Biceps. Get Your Next Favorite Book & Weekly Gym Motivation. Join the 15K+ strong meathead community helping dudes and dads read more, lift more & live awesome. Featured in the New Yorker. Subscribe for free. Idle Musings: Welp, the year is just about halfway through. That escalated as quickly as this Miami summer weather. Meanwhile, brands are previewing their Halloween collections, making it...
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Mental Game Monday By: Misty Buck & PurposeSoul® Athletics Today’s edition is powered by Miss Ink Digital Marketing. Elevate your athletic brand to new heights with their comprehensive athlete branding service, designed to maximize your visibility, endorsements, and fan engagement. Details here. Idle Musings: Morning routines are super powerful. I use my mornings to set my intention for the day, do a quick meditation, sometimes journal, and usually get in a quick workout. It seems like a lot,...
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Mental Game Monday By: Misty Buck & PurposeSoul® Athletics Today’s edition is powered by Books & Biceps. Get Your Next Favorite Book & Weekly Gym Motivation. Join the 15K+ strong meathead community helping dudes and dads read more, lift more & live awesome. Featured in the New Yorker. Subscribe for free. Idle Musings: Let us remember our fallen heroes this Memorial Day. Enough said. INNER GAME TIP OF THE WEEK In my work with athletes, leaders, and organizations, everyone wants the same thing:...
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Mental Game Monday By: Misty Buck & PurposeSoul® Athletics Today’s edition is powered by Boardroom. From NBA star Kevin Durant and entrepreneur Rich Kleiman, Boardroom is a media network that covers the business of sports, music, and entertainment. Subscribe for free here. Idle Musings: I was reminded by a friend last week about the power of continuing to pursue your goal. Chop wood, carry water. Even if it feels like the path is blocked by gatekeepers, keep going. Be steadfast in your...
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