Honesty in My Effort: Competing with Your Best Self

In this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell breaks down one of the most powerful lessons in leadership and life — Honesty in My Effort. Sharing the story of coaching All-American Ryan Howard at Kentucky, he reveals how true success begins when we stop comparing ourselves to others and start competing with our own potential.

Through three practical principles — no comparisons, effort in our responses, and effort in adversity — Coach Mitchell challenges listeners to take full ownership of the one thing they can truly control: their effort. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or pushing toward personal growth, this episode will help you eliminate excuses, stay composed under pressure, and give your very best every single day.