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(00:00) Introduction

(00:38) Step 1: Avoid the Talent Trap

(02:58) Step 2: Build a Consistent Mindset

(05:47) Step 3: Shape Your Environment

(08:35) Final Thoughts

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In this video, I break down why common confidence advice doesn’t work and share a practical, research-backed blueprint to help you perform regardless of how you feel. You’ll learn how to build real confidence through action (not emotion) so it actually shows up when it matters. If you’re serious about improving your mindset and performance, this will completely change how you approach confidence.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Step 1

(05:36) Step 2

(07:35) Step 3

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Former Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz joins the Mindset For Sport Podcast to reflect on his football career, life after retirement, and his new role at Birmingham City as a first-team positional lead scout. In this interview, Lukas discusses the mentality required to succeed in professional football, the psychological pressures of playing as a striker, and why resilience and mindset are just as important as talent at the top level of the game.

Jutkiewicz also shares stories from his career at Swindon Town, Everton, Motherwell, Burnley, and Birmingham City, where he became a fan favourite after more than 300 appearances for the Blues. The conversation explores the challenges Birmingham City faced during periods of managerial change, the influence of managers like Gary Rowett and Gary Monk, playing with elite teammates, and the excitement surrounding the club’s new ownership and future ambitions.

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(00:00) Coming Up
(00:53) Retirement & New Role at Birmingham City
(03:30) Early Life, Family & Heritage
(05:20) Leaving Home to Join Everton F.C.
(14:13) Playing in Scotland with Motherwell F.C.
(22:58) Stepping Up: The Move into Premier League Football
(25:43) The Move to Birmingham City
(30:20) Managers & Challenges at Birmingham
(34:30) Finding Form as a Striker
(40:06) Playing with Jude Bellingham & His Favourite Goal
(45:40) Advice for Aspiring Footballers
(47:15) Tom Wagner & the New American Ownership at Birmingham
(51:21) Quick Fire Questions

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In this episode, Adam Davis breaks down Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR) and Financial Fair Play in plain terms… explaining how they work, why they were introduced, and who really benefits. The conversation looks at whether spending limits keep clubs safe or whether they quietly help the biggest teams stay on top while others struggle to catch up.

Using real examples and recent controversies, this discussion explores what these rules mean for fans, clubs, and the future of the game. It’s an honest, accessible look at one of the biggest issues in modern football: competitive balance, financial power, and whether the system is fair. If you care about where the Premier League is heading, this episode will give you plenty to think about 👍

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(00:00) Opening

(00:32) Issues Surrounding Multi-Club Ownership

(06:44) Transparency of Ownership with Supporters

(11:08) Transfer Window Spending

(21:09) Competitive Balance in the Premier League

(27:10) The Leicester City Case Study

(35:10) Future Directions in Football

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Chris Billam-Smith is a British cruiserweight boxer, former WBO world champion, and devoted father, celebrated for his disciplined training and family-focused approach. Rising through the professional ranks, he captured the vacant WBO Cruiserweight title by defeating the previously undefeated Lawrence Okolie and went on to establish himself among boxing’s elite.

In this interview we explore what life is really like behind the gloves; the dressing room psychology, the loneliness of long camps, and why true strength comes from more than just training. Chris talks openly about anxiety, the toll of time away from home, and the importance of staying connected to something bigger than boxing.

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(00:00) Introduction
(00:46) Origins: How Boxing Began for Him
(09:31) Journey to Becoming a Champion
(12:15) Earning the “Gentleman” Nickname
(14:04) Competing at the Highest Level of Boxing
(20:03) Reassessing the Boxing Process
(24:00) Becoming WBO Cruiserweight Champion and Finding Purpose in Sport
(34:46) The State of Boxing Today
(39:40) Mental Focus and Facing Brandon Glanton
(44:11) Balancing Fandom and Focus in Competition
(48:06) Future Challenges and the Politics of Boxing

Work with me 👉 https://www.mindsetforsport.com/ This video reveals how fear and overthinking make even top athletes fall short when the pressure hits. Learn to build mental toughness, use visualization and self-talk, and turn fear into focus. Train your mind like your body and unlock your full potential on game day. Discover proven mindset tools, the science behind confidence and composure, and how to stay calm and focused when it matters most.⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Exploring Emotions01:57 Understanding Fear and Anxiety03:06 Managing Overthinking04:25 Building Mental Toughness06:05 Practical Strategies for Growth08:34 Putting Strategies into Action

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Performance anxiety happens to everyone whether you are an athlete a student or a professional. This conversation teaches you how to turn nerves into energy and stay focused on what truly matters using simple breathing and self talk to stay calm. Learn how to face big moments with confidence and turn fear into fuel.

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(00:00) Feeling Performance Anxiety
(01:17) Understanding Performance Anxiety
(03:50) Why It Happens
(05:12) The Cycle of Anxiety and Performance
(06:22) Strategies to Overcome Anxiety
(09:22) Using Positive Self Talk
(11:08) Staying Grounded in the Moment
(13:00) Finding Your Flow State

(14:17) Building Your Game Plan for Growth

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In this inspiring interview former Premier League footballer Marc Pugh shares his journey from non-league football to the top level. He talks about setbacks and resilience and how mindset and nutrition helped him succeed. Marc also explains life after football and his mission to teach others about performance and wellbeing.

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:44) Developing a Winning Mentality

(02:03) Early Influences and Overcoming Doubt

(04:35) Staying Hungry and Avoiding Complacency

(07:00) How Experience Shaped Marc’s Growth

(11:45) Joining AFC Bournemouth

(14:08) Building a Winning Culture at Bournemouth

(18:24) Eddie Howe’s Influence and Emotional Control

(21:09) Chasing the Premier League Dream

(24:24) Achieving the Premier League Goal

(29:48) Life and Standards in the Premier League

(31:22) Quick-Fire Round

(36:48) Leaving Bournemouth During COVID

(42:35) How Nutrition Transformed Marc’s Performance

(46:00) Clean Eating for Mental Clarity

(48:01) Learning About Nutrition

(50:20) Marc’s Favourite Cheat Meal

(51:50) Eating Schedule and Final Thoughts