The third episode of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast focuses on the costs of having an outcome attitude and the benefits of a process attitude. An outcome attitude involves a preoccupation with results, competitive success and failure, rankings, and comparing yourself to others. Contrary to what most athletes, coaches, and parents think, an outcome attitude actually prevents you from accomplishing your sports goals. In contrast, a process attitude involves focusing on what you need to do to perform your best in competitions and increases the chances of your achieving optimal performance and your athletic goals.

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