Welcome to the Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast, hosted by mental performance coach Michael Kowalski. This podcast is your go-to playbook for mastering the mental game, breaking through barriers, and performing with confidence and consistency when it matters most.
Drawing on lessons from the best in the game, Kowalski brings you hard-hitting insights, proven strategies, and tools to sharpen your mindset and level up your performance. From the 10 Pillars of Mental Performance to real-world drills and stories from elite athletes and coaches, this podcast delivers the exact systems and routines you need to dominate your sport and your life.
Michael speaks directly to athletes, coaches, and competitors who are serious about developing discipline, focus, and resilience. Whether you’re looking for a proven system to conquer your goals in life, on the field, in the iron paradise, or just take your mental toughness to the next level, this podcast is for you.
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Welcome to the Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast, hosted by mental performance coach Michael Kowalski. This podcast is your go-to playbook for mastering the mental game, breaking through barriers, and performing with confidence and consistency when it matters most.
Drawing on lessons from the best in the game, Kowalski brings you hard-hitting insights, proven strategies, and tools to sharpen your mindset and level up your performance. From the 10 Pillars of Mental Performance to real-world drills and stories from elite athletes and coaches, this podcast delivers the exact systems and routines you need to dominate your sport and your life.
Michael speaks directly to athletes, coaches, and competitors who are serious about developing discipline, focus, and resilience. Whether you’re looking for a proven system to conquer your goals in life, on the field, in the iron paradise, or just take your mental toughness to the next level, this podcast is for you.
Kowalski discusses the importance of goal setting in baseball, specifically how to set proper goals that stimulate action and lead to success. He emphasizes the need to focus on process goals, which are specific methods to achieve results, rather than just setting broad goals.
Kowalski discusses the importance of mental preparation in baseball, specifically focusing on self-control, confidence, and concentration. He references a book by Harvey Dorfman, 'The Mental Game of Baseball,' and emphasizes the need to develop a system for regulating one's mental performance.
Kowalski discusses the book 'The Mental Game of Baseball' by Harvey Dorfman, highlighting its importance in understanding the mental game and how to develop a winning mindset. He emphasizes the need to take responsibility for one's thoughts, feelings, and actions, and to focus on the process rather than outcomes.
Kowalski discusses key mental game terms from Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Keys to Hitting'. He emphasizes the importance of reframing pressure as a privilege and not letting it dictate performance. He also touches on relentless effort, responsibility, and the concept that slumps don't exist.
This episode discusses mental game terms from Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Keys to Hitting'. It covers topics such as turning adversity into an advantage, body language, clutch hitting, fear of success, giving it your all in every at-bat, and more. Kowalski emphasizes the importance of preparation, presence, and execution in achieving success on the field.
Kowalski discusses confidence and capacity in relation to hitting a baseball. He emphasizes that confidence is not a feeling or mood, but rather something that can be built through preparation, mindset, and mental imagery.
Kowalski discusses the importance of separating approach and result. He discusses how to develop a consistent approach through breathing techniques, visualization, and mental triggers. He stresses the need to focus on what can be controlled, such as one's own preparation and response to adversity, rather than worrying about outcomes like batting average.
Michael Kowalski discusses the importance of relaxation and mental clarity in sports performance. He emphasizes that tension is not just physical but also a result of poor perspective and that addressing the mental narrative can help loosen physical grip.
Kowalski discusses the importance of preparation in sports performance, citing the quote 'the strength of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special exertions, but by his habitual acts.' He emphasizes that preparation is a mindset, lifestyle, and habit, and that it's essential to approach practice with intention and focus.
Michael Kowalski discusses the importance of a 'full send' mindset in sports, drawing parallels with elite fighter pilots. He emphasizes the need for commitment, preparation, and trust to perform at a high level. The discussion highlights the importance of being present, focused, and ruthless in one's approach, and the need to debrief and reflect on performance to improve.
Host Michael Kowalski discusses the importance of having a purposeful routine versus superstition. A routine is built on discipline and prepares you to compete with confidence, while superstition is based on fear and can rob you of control. He emphasizes the need to take responsibility for one's performance and not rely on magical rituals or lucky habits.
On this episode of the MINDBENDER MENTAL PERFORMANCE PODCAST, host Michael Kowalski breaksdown Chapter 7 of 'The Mental Keys to Hitting' by Harvey Dorfman. The discussion centers around perspective and recognizing the real.
Host Michael Kowalski discusses the scripture 2 Timothy 1:7, which states that God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. He explains how this verse can be applied to mental performance in sports, specifically baseball. The discussion focuses on turning fear into fuel, building an unshakable mindset, and developing the ability to breathe with intent and control one's emotions.
Kowalski discusses the importance of concentration and focus in achieving consistent and confident performance. He talks about how most hitters take focus for granted and struggle to stay present when things go sideways. He shares practical exercises to improve focus, such as staring at a picture, playing card concentration, and using concentration grids.
Kowalski discusses self-talk and its impact on performance. He talks about how language can be viewed as a brain tool that shapes performance. He also shares key takeaways from Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Keys to Hitting', including the need to clean up delivery and not say 'don't' or use negative language.
Kowalski discusses self-coaching in the heat of battle, as described by Harvey Dorfman's book 'The Mental Keys to Hitting'. He emphasizes the importance of taking control and responsibility for one's own mental game. He highlights the need to study oneself, identify areas for improvement, and develop a plan to overcome challenges.
Kowalski discusses the importance of setting goals and living up to one's own expectations rather than others'. He emphasizes that players should focus on their behavior and process, not just results. He also discusses the importance of controlling one's thoughts and behaviors, and not letting emotions dictate actions.
Kowalski discusses the importance of learning from failure and setbacks in baseball. He breaks down chapter 10 of 'Heads Up Baseball' by Ken Revizza and Tom Hanson, focusing on special opportunities to learn when the game humbles you. He also touches on role players, injuries, and life after baseball, highlighting the importance of character, consistency, and humility.
Kowalski discusses how to work on your mental game in practice from chapter 9 of 'Heads-Up Baseball' by Ken Revizza and Tom Hanson. He emphasizes the importance of purposeful reps, intentional mental game reps, and focused practice to build mental toughness.
Kowalski discusses fielding and base running from the book 'Heads-Up Baseball' by Ken Revizza and Tom Hanson. He emphasizes the importance of self-control, planning, and trust in achieving elite-level performance. He highlights the need to be present and focused on every pitch, anticipating opportunities, and trusting one's preparation.
Welcome to the Mindbender Mental Performance Podcast, hosted by mental performance coach Michael Kowalski. This podcast is your go-to playbook for mastering the mental game, breaking through barriers, and performing with confidence and consistency when it matters most.
Drawing on lessons from the best in the game, Kowalski brings you hard-hitting insights, proven strategies, and tools to sharpen your mindset and level up your performance. From the 10 Pillars of Mental Performance to real-world drills and stories from elite athletes and coaches, this podcast delivers the exact systems and routines you need to dominate your sport and your life.
Michael speaks directly to athletes, coaches, and competitors who are serious about developing discipline, focus, and resilience. Whether you’re looking for a proven system to conquer your goals in life, on the field, in the iron paradise, or just take your mental toughness to the next level, this podcast is for you.
