Champions aren’t made in their comfort zones. They’re forged in challenge. In this episode, Coach Pinkston teaches athletes how to embrace difficult situations instead of running from them. Drawing from growth mindset research by Carol Dweck, you’ll discover why obstacles aren’t signs to stop but opportunities to stretch. From underdog comebacks to training room breakthroughs, you’ll learn how the world’s best competitors see challenges as their greatest teachers. You’ll also get three practical strategies to help you lean into discomfort instead of retreating, so you can grow your confidence, sharpen your skills, and dominate when it matters. Remember: easy doesn’t change you. Challenge does.

Today’s Action Step:

1. Seek the Hard Rep: Ask yourself: “What’s the hardest rep I can face today?”
2. Redefine Struggle as Training: Start saying, “I’m training.” Training means you’re building something.
3. Choose Discomfort Daily: Growth happens when you choose discomfort

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