Everyone talks about “motivation.” Few understand that real performance isn’t built on hype—it’s built on discipline, recovery, and mastering your own mind. In this episode, former Olympic athlete Miranda breaks down what actually separates high performers from everyone else—and why most people are training the wrong things.
What you’ll learn
-Motivation is a myth: Why consistency and habits matter more than feeling inspired
-Saboteurs exposed: How patterns like perfectionism and hyper-achievement secretly hold you back
-Flow state access: Simple techniques to move from stress into peak performance
-Mental vs physical: Why training your body is just as important as training your mind
-Recovery is required: How high performers protect energy and avoid burnout
-Pre-performance routines: How to prepare your mind before high-stakes moments
-Values alignment: Why sustainable success starts from within—not external pressure
Miranda is a former Canadian Olympic basketball player who competed in three Olympic Games and carried the flag for Team Canada at Tokyo 2020. She now works as a leadership and performance consultant, helping individuals and teams unlock sustainable, high-level performance. Justin Konikow runs Prime’s multi-market operations and brings real-world conversations at the intersection of performance, business, and mindset.
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