“Even though I’m down 40 love, I’m not out yet. There’s an opportunity to win the next point.”—Dr. Brian Hainline

Dr. Brian Hainline is a leader in the arena of sports medicine—his groundbreaking leadership as the first Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to athlete safety and well-being.

I’ve wanted to meet Brian for decades, ever since I was a sport science intern in USTA Player Development—Brian’s name was popping up everywhere as a keynote speaker and I was like, “Who is this guy?”

Trust me, the wait was worth it as Brian shares his expertise on mental health, resilience, self-talk, and much, much more. We had a great time, enjoy the show.-René Vidal

5 BIG IDEAS FROM DR. BRIAN HAINLINE

• “The most important word in all of performance for life is periodization.”
• “Coaches are the single most important influence in an athlete’s life.”
• “One of the most important things a coach can do for their athlete is help them learn self-compassion.”
• “Ultimately, coaches are in the human development business.”
• “The greatest legacy for me would be that people look at me and see me as a great husband, a great father, and a great grandfather.”

SHOW NOTES

• Brian defines mental health (00:21)
• “Elite athletes are human beings.” (01:35)
• The resilience of Steffi Graf and Michael Phelps (03:33)
• Brian on the power of periodization (06: 15)
• How coaches shape the environment (09:54)
• Mental Health First Aid (13:19)
• Developing the Self-Talk Edge (21:02)
• Brian on legacy and Nelson Mandela (24:25)

Connect with Brian Hainline: Website | LinkedIn | NYU

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This episode of Down 40 Love with René Vidal answers the following questions and more:

• What is the art of reframing?
• How do we turn adversity into competitive edge? •
• The magic question every champion is not afraid to ask. Top Takeaways from Derek: 1. Reframing is looking at any adversity as an advantage. 2. Reframing is taking anything that initially seems horrible and making yourself ask the question, “What’s great about this?” 3. Keep asking. Brainstorming is all about not stopping at the first, second, third, or fourth answer—you keep going until you reach out into the ridiculous. Coach Vidal’s Match Point: Reframing is about positive change. Any time a professional sports team hires a new coach, or a company brings on a fresh CEO, the goal is to better shape the narrative, plan, and focus of the organization. As leaders, we are in the reframing business. Our mission is to find the light in dark situations and to build a bridge for people who want to create a new picture of success and fulfillment. 4 Keys to Reframing to Win 1. Don’t beat yourself up when things don’t appear to be going your way. 2. Seek out wise counsel and sage advice. 3. Have a growth mindset. Ask, “What can I learn from this?” 4. Develop the ability to accent the positive and flip setbacks into bouncebacks.

About:

Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising quotable insights and pithy succinct writing style. Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity. Derek's books (Useful Not True, How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs.

René Vidal is a 7-time NCAA championship coach at Boise State, Colgate, Mississippi State, and McKendree. The 2022 GLVC Coach of the Year, Vidal currently serves as head coach at national powerhouse NIU men's tennis. As creator of the brand Down 40 Love (a metaphor for turning adversity into competitive advantage), Vidal hosts the Down 40 Love Podcast and is the author of Down 40 Love and Execute to Win. Visit www.renevidal.com.

This episode of Down 40 Love with René Vidal answers the following questions and more:

• What are limiting beliefs?
• How do limiting beliefs hold us back from being our best selves?
• What can I do to eradicate a limiting belief?

Top Takeaways from Derek

1. Limiting beliefs feel true but are not actually true.

2. Social realities are presented as absolute realities, but they are not—they’re just norms or beliefs.

3. Problem: People are not really living the life they want because they’re being held back by limiting beliefs that feel real.

4. Solution: Deliberately choose beliefs that serve you well.

René Vidal’s Perspective

Limiting beliefs are lies that people tell themselves. These falsities disempower, disengage, and ultimately distract you from realizing your true potential.

As a coach, I come across many athletes who carry heavy, debilitating negative stories:

• “I always buckle under pressure.”
• “My backhand will never be any good.”
• “I don’t know what to do.”

My job is to help athletes and high performers write a better story.

Because even if you have evidence that supports your limiting beliefs, the negative story is not useful. We must create a more empowering narrative.

About:

Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising quotable insights and pithy succinct writing style. Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity. Derek's books (Useful Not True, How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs.

René Vidal s a 7-time NCAA championship coach at Boise State, Colgate, Mississippi State, and McKendree. The 2022 GLVC Coach of the Year, Vidal currently serves as head coach at national powerhouse NIU men's tennis. As creator of the brand Down 40 Love (a metaphor for turning adversity into competitive advantage), Vidal hosts the Down 40 Love Podcast and is the author of Down 40 Love and Execute to Win. Visit www.renevidal.com.