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Have you ever found yourself paralyzed in a moment when you should've been at your best? Imagine the agony of athletes facing the dreaded "YIPS," a baffling loss of control over their honed skills at the worst possible time. Dr. Jim Taylor, a lifetime elite athlete and renowned mental coach, joins me to unpack the psychological battle athletes face in high-stakes situations. Together, we delve into how embracing personal values can be the bedrock of mental resilience during these critical moments of performance pressure.

Strap in as we journey through the landscape of personal values, those internal compasses that guide our choices and infuse our endeavors with authenticity. I share tales from my own life that illuminate the power of 'pure rocket fuel' (as Dr. Taylor calls it)—the true values that propel us towards a life of meaning, satisfaction, joy, and connections—contrasted against the 'contaminated fuel' of societal pressures. Dr. Taylor brings life to the conversation with insights on aligning our actions with our core beliefs, crafting a life of genuine achievement and mental well-being that resists society's toxic messages.

Finally, we celebrate the sheer audacity of taking risks and the transformative impact of facing our fears head-on. Remember the time you didn't ask for that promotion or invite that potential date for coffee? We dissect what it means to 'take your shot' in life, drawing from personal experiences and the wisdom of sports icons like Gretzky and Jordan. And for those moments when the path ahead seems obscured, we discuss how leaps of faith can lead to personal growth, turning possibility into reality. It's a thrilling  journey through values, mental challenges, and the essence of seizing life's opportunities—join us for a thought-provoking voyage as we redefine what it means to live courageously and authentically.

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