Welcome to Episode 30, a solo episode recorded by Host Jeff Lerg, discussing essential habits or rituals that athletes can establish for long-term success.

This episode on 5 Habits for Long-Term Athletic Success, provides a discussion that is comprehensive and structured around maintaining sustainable athletic performance while avoiding burnout.

Episode highlights:

- the SMART goal-setting framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) and illustrates its application through his personal experience at Michigan State University.

- The significance of learning from others in sports, whether through watching professional games, studying teammates, or analyzing competitors.

- The importance of excelling at one's current competitive level before focusing on advancement.

- The importance of starting each day effectively is highlighted, including proper nutrition, hydration, and establishing morning routines.

- The importance of planned rest days, suggesting one day per week for mental and physical recovery, maintaining social connections, and preventing burnout in competitive sports.

AND A LOT MORE!

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Welcome to Episode 29 with NHL player, Dakota Joshua!

The episode features a conversation between Host Chris Palmer and Dakota Joshua. With around 250 games of experience in the NHL, this discussion centers around Dakota's journey in professional hockey and his approach to mental performance.

Episode highlights:

- Dakota's experience starting in the NHL during the COVID season, scoring in his first game with St. Louis, and then facing challenges afterward.

- His journey through minor pro teams and how that led to his partnership with Chris Palmer, which began five years ago when he was transitioning between the AHL and NHL.

- The significant challenges in Dakota's career, including a serious hand injury that sidelined him for 20 games during a contract year, and his battle with cancer at age 29.

- His experiences dealing with self-doubt and mental challenges.

- Dakota's recent trade to Toronto and what is upcoming in his career!

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Welcome to Episode 28 - The Myth of Motivation

This episode is focused on exploring the relationship between motivation and discipline in hockey performance.

Episode highlights:

- How motivation naturally fluctuates with circumstances, fatigue, and distractions and although it is essential as a foundation, it alone is insufficient for achieving high-level athletic goals.

- Why you need discipline to sustain long-term success.

- The practical challenges athletes face, such as maintaining performance during long seasons, managing practice intensity, and balancing various life aspects.

- Real examples of athletes training with and without discipline and how it affects performance.

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