Lauren Cox was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age, and she worried that her health condition would crush her dreams of becoming a high-level athlete.

But she didn't let diabetes undermine her dreams. She developed mental game skills that helped her thrive in basketball.

Her mental game tips can help most young athletes address challenges associated with adversity.

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