Some of my biggest struggles had nothing to do with talent.
They came from my head being in the wrong place.
I was physically present, but mentally stuck — replaying the past, worrying about the future, and trying to perform somewhere other than where my feet were.
In this episode, I break down a simple framework I call Process. Perform. Prepare.
It's how to align your focus, effort, and energy with the right moment for the right job:
I explain why pressure builds, confidence drops, and performance tightens — even when you care and even when you’re prepared. Most athletes aren’t broken. They’re just living in the wrong moment.
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode.
Episode 39 gives you awareness and clarity.
Episode 40 gives you the tools.
If you’ve ever felt distracted, overwhelmed, or unable to play free — on the field or in life — this is for you.
00:00 Intro & Highlights
00:55 My Struggles & Realizations
02:34 Process, Perform & Prepare: Understanding Energy Blocks
03:30 Pressure vs. Anxiety (and the impact on mind, body & performance)
06:37 Your Job/The Purpose of Each Energy Blocks
10:09 Processing the Past
14:17 Performing in the Present
18:18 Preparing for the Future
21:36 Wrap-up, Closing Thoughts & Looking Ahead
