When Riley Jensen was growing up, sports like tennis, basketball, and football played a huge part in his life. He eventually earned a spot playing football for Utah State University, but after graduating, left sports behind for sales. It wasn't until his wife asked him an important question that his love of sports and psychology came together in a new career at 42 years old. In this episode, I talk with Riley about how he decided to make that change and the difference he feels now between just working a job, and being in a career he loves. We talk about the anxiety generation, the three things that can demotivate someone, and how to turn any loss into a win. This interview is one you don't want to miss, packed full of advice for athletes, parents of athletes, and anyone interested in developing mental toughness.
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Links:
DN Article about Riley--How a former USU quarterback changed careers at age 40 and is helping athletes cope with anxiety using universal principles - Deseret News
The Inner Game of Tennis--The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance: W. Timothy Gallwey, Zach Kleiman, Pete Carroll: 8601417207543: Amazon.com: Books
The Obstacle is the Way--The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph: Holiday, Ryan: 8601411257797: Amazon.com: Books
Mountain West Elite--Mountain West Elite
RJ Performance Group--Riley Jensen Consulting (rjpg.net)
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