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Overcoming Obstacles in Sport: 5 Mindsets That Carried Me From "No Arena" to the Winner's Circle

Laurie Blickenstaff

Overcoming obstacles in sport starts with mindset. Five practices from a team roper who had no arena, no cattle, and one horse, and still won in Las Vegas. Identity, purpose, reframing, asking for help and self-compassion.

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How to Recover From Mistakes in Sports: Be Curious, Not Critical

Laurie Blickenstaff

Learn how to recover from mistakes in sports by swapping the inner critic's verdict for three curious questions, from a certified mental performance coach.

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HOW TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE (EVEN WHEN YOUR CIRCLE IS SMALL)

Laurie Blickenstaff

Learn how to surround yourself with positive people, deal with negative people, and handle criticism so your circle of influence fuels your confidence.

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Five Common Phrases Competitors Hear

Laurie Blickenstaff

Five common phrases in sports and life — "you've got this," "trust the process," "keep grinding," "get the next one," and "cowgirl up" — unpacked so they actually mean something the next time you hear them.

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