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Ep. 2 Bridging Sports and Business with Brent Walker

Bill Season 1 Episode 2

Elite Mental Skills for Success: Bridging Sports and Business with Brent Walker

This video features a deep dive conversation with Brent Walker, a Major League Mental Skills coach, who shares his journey from a sports psychologist to a prominent role with the Dodgers. Walker discusses the parallels between sports and business, emphasizing the importance of mental training, problem-solving, and embracing failure for elite performance. He offers insights into overcoming slumps, the significance of process over outcome, and tips for achieving greatness by staying committed and adapting to changes. The discussion also covers managing stress, the role of identity in performance, and practical advice for business professionals and athletes aiming for high-level success. Moreover, it highlights the critical aspect of defining success and failure on personal terms to build confidence and control. This comprehensive dialogue provides valuable lessons on achieving and maintaining peak performance in any field by leveraging the mental skills honed in professional sports.