In this episode, Nick revisits a powerful clip from his conversation with Cody Royle to dive deeper into the language of resilience. He explores how developing resilient thinking is a learnable skill and shares a brief but practical insight into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), particularly around the role of positive and negative self-talk. To wrap up, Nick introduces a creative game he's using with his son to introduce self-regulation principles in a fun, accessible way. Listen now and discover small, meaningful ways to build resilience for yourself and your family.

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Episode Summary:
In today’s episode, I take you behind the scenes into a very personal reflection: what I’m striving for — and how that vision shapes my daily actions, career aspirations, and relationships.
I share the powerful image of my "100th birthday BBQ," inspired by lessons from the world of elite sport — especially the legendary All Blacks rugby team.
We explore how to set goals with purpose beyond just outcomes and how you can start building a vision for your own journey of a thousand miles.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• 🎯 Why setting goals beyond personal success leads to deeper fulfillment
• 🎯 The story of my 100th birthday BBQ — and why it drives my daily habits
• 🎯 Lessons from the All Blacks on changing the world (not just winning)
• 🎯 How to frame your own life vision with a simple but powerful question:
  "Who do I need to be, and what do I need to be capable of?"
• 🎯 Practical steps to begin building your own version of this vision

Key Quotes:

Episode Links:

• 🌐 Website: www.strive25.co.uk
• 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nick-adkins-7a67534b/
• 📩 Share what you’re striving for on email or any social media platform.

Take Action After Listening:

1. 🖊️ Reflect: Journal your thoughts — what resonated most?
2. 🌍 Share: Submit your "striving for" vision through the website or LinkedIn.
3. 📞 Reach out: Schedule a call with me to dive deeper into your vision.

Thank you for striving with me. Keep showing up, keep moving forward, and remember: the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, so keep stepping.

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In this episode of How to Strive, we sit down with Jason Lee — Olympic hockey player, elite coach, who continues helping people strive across sport and business. Jason brings a wealth of experience and insight into what drives high performance and personal development.

We dive deep into the foundations of resilience, the power of a growth mindset, and the subtle but impactful role of language in shaping behaviour and outcomes. Jason also shares his thoughts on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the consistent trends he observes in successful individuals, from athletes to executives.

Whether you're pushing your limits on the field, in the office, or in your personal life, this episode is packed with lessons to help you strive for better with purpose and clarity.

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In this episode of How to Strive, Nick is joined by Professor Mark Williams — a world-leading expert in skill acquisition and performance science. With decades of research behind him, Mark unpacks the key elements that make up an optimal learning environment and how these shape long-term learning and success

We explore practical strategies for acquiring skills, building resilience, and understanding the psychological and environmental factors that separate the good from the great. Mark reveals the science behind how the best truly become the best.

If you're curious about the mechanics of mastery and want to learn how to unlock more of your potential, this episode offers a deep, research-driven perspective.

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the How to Strive podcast, we explore the power of journaling as a tool for continuous improvement. Striving isn’t about perfection—it’s about making small, consistent changes that lead to long-term growth. These journal prompts are designed to help you reflect, take actionable steps, and enhance your mindset, productivity, and well-being. Whether you journal daily or are just starting, these prompts will guide you toward meaningful self-improvement. Grab your journal and get ready to strive.

How to Use These Prompts:
Be intentional with your journaling. Pause the episode as needed, take time to reflect, or write down prompts to answer later. The key is to take small, actionable steps—because progress, not perfection, is what truly drives growth.

Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Keep striving, keep improving, and embrace the process of continuous growth!

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Episode Description:
In today’s episode of How to Strive, we are joined by Philip O'Callaghan, a dedicated teacher, tennis coach, and passionate advocate for skill acquisition. Philip shares his approach to teaching and coaching, with a strong focus on the principles of skill acquisition and how they’ve shaped his coaching style over time.

Through this conversation, Philip offers insight into how he fosters an environment where students actively problem-solve and how he adapts the learning environment, constraints, or skill challenges to meet the needs of his athletes. Whether you're a coach, teacher, or student, Philip’s strategies provide valuable takeaways for creating meaningful and effective learning experiences.

Additionally, Philip discusses the resources he creates for other coaches and educators, including his Substack newsletter and X (formerly Twitter) account, where he shares helpful tips, strategies, and thought-provoking content on coaching and skill acquisition.

Key Topics Discussed:

Philip’s Coaching Journey – The path that led him to adopt his current approach to coaching and teaching.

Principles of Skill Acquisition – How skill acquisition plays a central role in Philip’s teaching and coaching style.

Creating a Learning Environment – The importance of designing environments where students can actively problem-solve and engage with the material.

The Role of Constraints – How changing constraints (environment, skill, or task) can either challenge or support students’ learning.

Adapting to Contexts – How Philip adapts his coaching methods based on different contexts and skill levels.

Follow Philip O'Callaghan:

X (Twitter): @Mr_Tennis_Coach – Follow for coaching insights, skill acquisition tips, and strategies for teachers and coaches.

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In todays episode Nick shares an insight into the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. how you can build awareness of which mindset you have in certain situations along with how to be in a more desirable mindset when needed. Mindset being a reference to the impactful work of Carol Dweck.

He also explores briefly the work of the late Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi who was a Hungarian-American psychologist, recognised as developing the concept of Flow. He was also the author of the book Flow.

The two questions from this episode

What does your ideal environment include for you to achieve your flow state?

Who is the best at growth mindset? What do they say? How do they behave? What do they do?

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