What if the real separator between good and great is not talent, but how you manage your mind?

In this solo episode, David Sammel explains why mental fitness is the foundation of both elite performance and business leadership. He breaks down discipline thinking, emotional management, and the power of composure when fatigue, pressure, and attention collide. Drawing from tennis and decades of coaching, David shows how the best leaders learn to recharge through success instead of being drained by it.

David Sammel, performance coach and former professional tennis player, shares practical frameworks to help athletes and ambitious professionals train their minds like their bodies so they can recover faster, think clearer, and lead stronger under pressure.

What You’ll Learn

1. Trainable Mindset Skills – Why mental fitness is learned, not inherited, and how to develop it daily.
2. Emotional Control Under Pressure – Tools for staying composed when pressure and fatigue hit at once.
3. Sustained High Performance – How to metabolize success as efficiently as setbacks.

Timestamp Guide

0:00 – Mental fitness vs. positive thinking

0:37 – Why mindset is a trainable business skill

2:01 – The hidden danger after success

3:42 – How top players like Alcaraz and Sinner sustain winning form

4:49 – The key question every leader should ask

Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned

1. Mental fitness as a business skill
2. Emotional recovery methods for leaders
3. Composure drills for decision-making clarity
4. Energy management principles for sustained focus

“The gap between good and great is rarely physical. It’s mental and it’s trainable.”

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Is your athletic mindset holding you back or launching your next career? Discover the athlete-to-business transition as David Sammel unpacks why timing, self-awareness, and leadership discipline drive success beyond sports.

Learn the principles top performers use to navigate sports management careers and leadership roles. David Sammel, performance coach and former pro tennis player, reveals practical frameworks to help athletes and professionals win through every transition.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Focusing on What Matters – Cut distractions, manage your energy, and channel effort into actions that move the dial.
2. Leadership Through Influence, Not Force – Inspire others through example, not control. People grow when they choose their own drive.
3. Turning Sports Experience Into Business Results – Apply athletic discipline, structure, and mindset to unlock success in leadership and sports management careers.

Timestamp Guide:

00:51 – David’s advice to his younger self

07:57 – Transitioning from tennis to business and self-promotion

10:21 – Book tips and the key to systemized organization in business

14:30 – Using AI and trust to enhance human leadership

Tools, Frameworks, Or Strategies Mentioned

1. Refocusing energy on high-leverage actions
2. Letting mentees or clients choose their growth path
3. Building trust and rapport for lasting leadership
4. Systemizing business operations for efficiency
5. Using AI as an aid, not a replacement

“Don’t waste energy forcing change, focus on what matters, let people find their own drive, and leverage your athletic discipline to lead and win in business.”

Book Recommendations by David and Barry:

1. Lead... for God’s Sake! – by Todd G. Gongwer
2. The Million Dollar One Person Business (referred to as “The Million Dollar One Man Empire”) – by Charlie Hutton
3. The Go-Giver – by Bob Burg and John David Mann
4. Traction – by Gino Wickman
5. The Millionaire Next Door – by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

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How do you turn the competitive edge of sport into clarity and control in business?

From high-performance tennis to business leadership, discover the frameworks that transform athletic drive into direction and results.

David Sammel and Barry Scollo reveal how mindset, resilience, and “go for it” leadership help athletes and professionals thrive beyond the court.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Athlete-to-Business Mindset – Convert your sports discipline into strategic leadership and business success
2. Decision-Making Under Pressure – Practical models for managing transitions and staying clear when stakes are high
3. Resilience and Growth – How to use setbacks and uncertainty as fuel for long-term success in sportsbiz or leadership

Timestamp Guide:

00:00 - Introducing Barry Scollo

01:30 – Barry’s early career and turning points

11:06 - Mental models to make better decisions

14:19 – Resilience and player journeys that inspire business thinking

18:48 – Common myths on the field

22:10 - Influences on leadership

26:06 - Advice to his younger self

Tools, Frameworks, Or Strategies Mentioned

1. The “Go For It” principle for leadership and transitions
2. Mental models for clear decision-making under pressure
3. Trust-based coaching frameworks for sports and business teams
4. The “Warrior, Not Victim” leadership mindset
5. Performance preparation model: rehearse, execute, recover

Closing Insight / Key Takeaway:

Transfer your sports discipline and master “go for it” leadership to excel in business and life.

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