The “Bronze Medal Mindset” (and 4 More Surprising Habits From Olympians)
About this episode
<p>The Olympians are the best of the best, and today, Mel is revealing 5 habits that your favorite Olympic athletes use to win. </p><p>These 5 habits will change your life forever, and they all involve mindset, mental preparation, and simple tactics that you can instantly apply in your own life.</p><p>First, Mel will explain exactly how the most famous gymnasts use visualization to manifest specific outcomes and results. </p><p>Next, you’ll learn about the “Bronze Medal Mindset” and how it will create exceptional results in your everyday life. Once you know the science behind this, you will be more resilient, no matter what happens in your day. </p><p>Third, you’ll learn about a specific daily practice from Mel’s favorite Olympic swimmer that will make you happier (and make you more influential as well).</p><p>Fourth, you’ll learn why winners always quit. This habit is not what you think, and you’ll be surprised by what Mel shares with you.</p><p>And finally, there’s a very specific question that every Olympian knows the answer to. Mel shares a powerful story from the Paralympics that will make you understand how to answer it and use it in your life.</p><p>Answering this question will help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. </p><p>And you don’t need to take the next step alone: Mel has created a free 26-page workbook that will walk you through a science-backed method that is proven to help you get to the heart of what you want right now in your life. </p><p>Just go to <a href="https://melrobbins.com/what" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/what</a> and you can get your hands on it in less than a minute, and you will be one step closer to getting what you really want. </p><p>For more resources for this episode, including research studies, articles, and videos of every Olympian mentioned, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-201" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page.</p><p>If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-158" target="_blank">3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up</a></p><p>Connect with Mel:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Get Mel’s brand new free 26-page workbook, <a href="https://melrobbins.com/what" target="_blank">What Do You Really Want,</a> to finally answer that question and redefine your future! </li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">Sign up for Mel’s personal letter </a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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