Description

Everyone makes mistakes—but champions recover fast. In this episode, Coach Steve explains how elite performers like Kobe Bryant, Russell Wilson, and Serena Williams reset using neutral awareness and the Next Play mindset.

Today’s Action Step: 

• Create a reset cue. A breath, word, or gesture that says, “Next.”
• Evaluate later. Don’t analyze mistakes mid-game—review film after.
• Practice pressure. Simulate failure in training and rehearse your reset.

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