In today’s episode I chat with author and Business Growth Expert Kevin Stansfield where we discuss what the golfer or sports enthusiast can learn from business and what the business owner can learn from golf or sport in general.  We discuss Mental Toughness and Resilience in a sporting and business context. Business planning, strategy and goal setting are considered as well as the commitment levels to succeed where Kevin goes on to share some fascinating insights.

Key Learning Points:

• Learning to say no and making sacrifices is essential to be successful.
• Having a resilience and bloody-mindedness to carry on when there are difficulties is essential.
• How clear are your goals?
• To win in sport or business you need to understand the “be”, “do” and “have.”
• Those that concentrate on doing are also known as busy fools.
• Playing to your strengths is a fundamental key.
• Being able to delegate and trust other people is a skill that we can all develop to help us. 

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Useful Podcast Episodes

Ep011: Dave Algeo – Mental Toughness, Mental Health and High Performance

Ep050: Doug Strycharczyk, Peter Clough MBE & Dr John Perry - Mental Strength Does Not Guarantee Success 

Ep 061: Paul Lyons – Why You Should Build Your Mental Toughness

Ep084: Jim Afremow and Phil White - Mental Toughness and The Leaders Mind

Ep121: Doug Strycharczyk and Dr John Perry - What Is New? Developments in Mental Toughness Research and Practice

Ep124: Richard Dorney MBE – Supporting People: What Can You Learn About Resilience From The Military

Other Useful Resources

Blog – How to Find Your Why 

Blog - 5 Reasons team captains should work with a Sports Psychologist

Blog – Mental Toughness is a Hugely Valuable Trait

Blog - 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment

Blog – Mental Health Guidance for Coaches When Supporting Athletes