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Jul 17 2023

2003 British Open Champion Ben Curtis

Ben Curtis won the 2003 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s as a rookie in only his 16th start on the PGA Tour. He became the first golfer in 90 years to win a major championship in his first try. He would go on to win a total of four PGA events. Curtis also was the runnerup at the 2012 PLAYERS Championship and a member of the 2008 Ryder Cup Championship Team. Prior to his professional career, he was formerly the world’s number one ranked amateur after winning three Ohio Amateur titles, earning NCAA All-American honors three times at Kent State University, and reaching the semifinals of the 1999 of the prestigious U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach. He retired from professional golf in 2017.  He now leads the Ben Curtis Golf Academy, as well as the Ben Curtis Family Foundation which seeks to alleviate childhood hunger in Northeast Ohio.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Winning The Open Championship as a rookie
  • Getting married and playing a PGA event on the same day
  • The mental approach to golf
  • Starting a foundation to help alleviate child hunger
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Barberton, Ben Curtis, Bhrett McCabe, British Open, Brittney Horschel, Charities, Erik Barnes, foundation, golf, instruction, Kent State, paul tesori, PGA, PGA Tour, The Masters, the Open Championship, Tiger Woods, Webb Simpson

Jul 25 2022

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

“Tough times don’t last but tough people do.” (Robert Schuller)

Click here to listen to the 1-minute version of this article on the “Success is a Choice” podcast network.

Amy Morin was a newly married 23-year-old therapist. Suddenly, her mother died due to a brain aneurysm.

On the three-year anniversary of her mother’s death, her husband died of a heart attack. 

When she remarried years later, her second husband’s father died of cancer.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Abe Lincoln, Amy morin, author, Bhrett McCabe, Inspiration, Lauren Johnson, mental toughness, Monday Motivation, Motivational Minute, Overcome adversity, Podcast, Success is a Choice

Apr 27 2022

Episode 183: Pro Golfer Erik Barnes

Today’s guest is Erik Barnes, a professional golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. At the time of this interview in April 2022, he was ranked 13th and had four top-10 finishes in his last eight events. He gained fame during the pandemic when he took a full-time job working at a Publix grocery store near his home in Bradenton, Florida. He is originally from Marion, Indiana, and attended college at Austin Peay State University.

Click here to see Erik’s official PGA webpage.

From Publix to the PGA Tour? (Forbes Article)

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Working at a grocery store during Covid
  • The mental side of golf
  • A typical week for a pro golfer
  • Bhrett McCabe – Erik’s mental coach
  • … and much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Austin Peay, Ben Curtis, Bhrett McCabe, Brittany Horschel, Gambling, golf, Indiana, Korn Ferry Tour, Marion Giants, Marion High School, Mark Fauser, Mark Immelman, Mental Performance, mental toughness, paul tesori, PGA Tour

Sep 14 2021

Episode 176: Lauren Johnson, former New York Yankees Mental Coach

Lauren Johnson is an athlete-turned-mental conditioning coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting.

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Lauren served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees, where she was responsible for aiding in the development of athletes and staff through education, application, and support.

From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at us.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Why soccer players flop
  • How to break out of a slump
  • “Coaching” her professional golfing husband
  • What we all can do better mentally to be successful
  • Helping the New York Yankees with mental performance
  • … and much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Bhrett McCabe, Brittany Horschel, Confidence, Dana Cavalea, golf, Lauren Johnson, Mark Immelman, Mental Coach, Mental Health, Mental Illness, mental toughness, Mindset, New York Yankees, paul tesori, Sports Psychology

Aug 12 2020

Episode 153: Intentional Performance with Brian Levenson

Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. His new book, Shift Your Mind, is scheduled to be released in October of 2020.

Click here for Brian Levenson’s complete bio

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Lessons learned from his Intentional Performance podcast
  • His new book Shift Your Mind
  • Why playing with joy matters
  • How to get your athletes focused
  • Thinking like a pro and playing like a kid
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Alan Stein, Bhrett McCabe, Chris Wirth, Christopher J. Wirth, Intentional Performance, mental toughness, mentality, Mindset, MIndshift, Podcast

Jul 06 2020

Episode 148: Dr. Bhrett McCabe, Sports Pyschologist

Dr. Bhrett McCabe is one of the leading experts in the area of sports pyschology. The best of the best turn to him when they need help with performance and mindset. He is the founder of The MindSide and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Clinical Psychology PhD from Louisiana State University (LSU). He is also a practicing Sports Psychologist and he works with a number of PGA TOUR professionals, including Jon Rahm and Billy Horschel. Dr. McCabe has also worked extensively with the University of Alabama athletic department. His podcast “The Secrets to Winning” comes highly recommended and is one of our favorites.

Click here for Dr. McCabe’s complete bio

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • What makes Nick Saban so good
  • Mental toughness
  • Getting the most out of athletes
  • Building a championship culture
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Alabama, baseball, Bhrett McCabe, Bill Curry, Billy Horschel, Coaching, Crimson Tide, Culture, golf, Jon Gordon, Leadership, LSU, Mark Immelman, mental toughness, Mindset, Nick Saban, PGA, Sports Psychology

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