Content summary
The focus of this episode is on the mentality of an athlete. Being mentally tough is an aspect of your game that doesn’t require a specific location or the need for other people. I provide some tips for you to incorporate during your hiatus.
Podcast information
13:40 in length. 27.3 MB in size.
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How much time is needed before the NBA season returns?
NBA Star Karl Town's mother passes away from COVID-19
NBA Players who have tested positive to COVID-19
NBA shuts down practice facilities and arenas
Kobe Bryant on mental toughness
NBA's potential plan to open facilities
Kobe Bryant airballing in Western Conference Final
Jordan Shepherd Bio
Time outline
0:00 Intro
0:10 My background
0:29 Recap of implications COVID-19 has had on the NBA
1:22 Mamba mentality
2:05 Train with passion
2:25 Importance of mental toughness
Kobe Bryant on mental toughness
2:52 Mindfulness – Awareness and acceptance
3:28 Limit outward displays of emotion
4:20 How much do you have in your tank?
5:13 Push the boundaries of comfort
5:48 Importance of competitiveness
5:57 Set goals
6:47 Importance of challenges
7:20 Motto for training – My goal is to always outwork you, but don’t let me outwork you.
8:15 NBA teams value competitive players
8:45 Importance of confidence
8:52 Conversation with Jordan Shepherd Bio
9:42 Kobe Bryant airballing in Western Conference Final
10:07 Kobe Bryant’s work ethic
10:23 Reference episodes “Train with Accuracy” and “Stay Fit”
11:17 Importance of visualization and imagination
11:57 Recap
12:45 Encourage you to keep working on your game
12:49 Welcome listeners to reach out & provide feedback
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13:35 Outro – Blanco Basketball Group’s pillars
Set goals
Train with passion
Train with accuracy