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March 26, 2025 59 mins

It’s Spring and MLB’s Spring Baseball is in full swing! In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Lavarnway shares his journey from a struggling high school athlete to an Olympian and World Series Champion. He discusses the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, focusing on dreams while acknowledging obstacles, and the power of self-talk. Ryan emphasizes the significance of routines, mental preparation, and the duality of success and failure in sports and life. He also shares insights on overcoming adversity and the necessity of believing in oneself to achieve greatness.

Episode Takeaways:

● Acknowledge setbacks to create a roadmap for overcoming them.

● Naive confidence can lead to unexpected success.

● Your inner voice can be more influential than external pressures.

Ryan and Craig discuss the importance of mindset in sports, particularly in baseball. They explore the dangers of comparison among athletes, the significance of the 'inside game' versus the 'outside game', and the multifaceted role of a catcher. Ryan shares insights on communication with pitchers, self-assessment, and the evolution of player evaluation through analytics. They also delve into the challenges of measuring mental toughness and the power of personal storytelling in shaping an athlete's journey. The discussion emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the ability to transform failure into motivation.

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