Owen Haas shares his journey in clay shooting, discussing his early experiences, the influence of his family, and the mental strategies he employs to enhance his performance. In this episode of Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insight, Owen emphasizes the importance of accountability, meditation, and focus in both his shooting and academic pursuits. Owen reflects on the challenges he faced while transitioning to more competitive levels and how he learned to trust the process of improvement over time. In this conversation, Owen Haas shares his journey in the shooting sports, discussing the mental challenges and processes that accompany success. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong mindset, managing expectations, and finding the 'zone' during competitions. Owen also highlights the social aspects of shooting sports, the impact of coaching, and his future aspirations in psychology while balancing his passion for shooting.
Dawn Grant Links
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Free webinar here: https://dawngrant.com/pages/clay-shooters-mind-game-mastery
Takeaways
-He emphasizes the importance of mental training in shooting.
-His father, a social worker, greatly influenced his mental approach to competition.
-Owen practices meditation daily to enhance focus and calmness.
-He learned to avoid distractions during shooting by focusing on self-accountability.
-He believes in the importance of trusting the process of improvement.
-Owen's meditation practice includes breathing techniques that help during competitions.
-Owen's experience shows that progress in sports is not always linear. Success can lead to new mental challenges.
-It's important to manage expectations in competition.
-Finding the zone requires letting go of control.
-Shooting is both an individual and a team sport.
-Coaching can be more rewarding than competing.
-Experience helps in managing mental lapses.
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