X Factor Level Up Your Mental Game
The X Factor: Level Up Your Mental Game Podcast with Brian Martin is designed for coaches and athletes eager to reach new heights in their performance. Each episode delves into powerful insights, actionable tips, and proven strategies to help you sharpen your mental game and achieve your goals. Tune in to transform your approach, overcome obstacles, and discover the edge you need to succeed.
Episodes
95 episodes
You Might Need to Hear This
In this episode, we explore the powerful practice of showing yourself grace. In a world that constantly demands perfection, performance, and productivity, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind when you're struggling. But the truth is—str...
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Episode 94
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4:50
Make the Day Count
What if today was more than just another day on the calendar? What if it was a chance to live with purpose, presence, and heart? In this episode, we explore the idea that each day is a new opportunity to build a life you’re proud of—not by bein...
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Episode 93
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4:17
Who Are You Really Being?
You say you want to be a great teammate. A leader. Someone people can count on. But are your actions backing that up? In this episode, inspired by a powerful reflection from Dr. Wayne Dyer, we dig into a simple but challenging question: Who...
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Episode 92
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4:48
Three Ways to Create a Stronger Team
In this episode we explore how to strengthen any team—whether it's your sports team, work crew, friend group, or family. Great teams aren't built on talent alone—they're built on deep, authentic, and meaningful relationships. Learn ...
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Episode 91
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5:22
What Are You Willing To Do
In this episode we dive into a simple but powerful truth: what you put into something is what you get out of it. Inspired by a former teammate of LeBron James who shared why LeBron’s longevity was never a surprise—because he always did t...
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Episode 90
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4:28
Give Yourself Credit
In this episode we talk about why it’s crucial to pause and recognize your own growth—not just the big wins, but the quiet victories: getting out of bed on a tough day, showing up when it would’ve been easier to check out, trying again when no ...
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Episode 89
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5:16
One Way to Overcome Failure
In this episode, we break down one of the most powerful mindset shifts an athlete (or anyone) can make: redefining failure. Through the story of Sara Blakely — former youngest self-made billionaire — and the lesson her dad taught her at the din...
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Episode 88
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5:18
How Would You Respond?
A man saves a snake from a fire—only to get bitten in return. Most would walk away, but not him. Why? Because his nature was to help, not to hate.In this episode, we explore the powerful lesson behind this story and how it applies to everyd...
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Episode 87
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5:09
How Do You Become More Confident
In this episode we tackle one of the most essential elements of peak performance—confidence. But not the temporary, hype-yourself-up kind. We’re talking about real, unshakable confidence that holds steady through pressure, failure, and d...
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Episode 85
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4:48
This One Shift Changes Everything
In this episode of The X Factor Level UP, we unpack a powerful mindset lesson from one of the most emotional and talked-about weekends in sports: NFL Draft weekend. When Shedeur Sanders, son of Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), dropped to t...
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Episode 84
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5:13
Don't Be a Mosquito
In this episode, we dive into a powerful mindset shift that can transform your team, your school, and your relationships: the difference between taking and giving. Inspired by a quote from Derek Sivers—“Don’t be a mosquito”—we unpack wha...
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Episode 83
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4:16
Don't Look Back
Have you ever found yourself stuck replaying a mistake over and over again? You’re not alone—but staying stuck is a choice. In this episode, Brian Martin explores the mental shift elite performers use to bounce back quickly and focus forward. D...
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Episode 82
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4:21
If You Want to Grow Listen to This
In this episode of the X factor Level Up Your Mental Game we dive into the hunger it takes to grow, lead, and rise to the next level—on and off the court. Using Anthony Edwards’ recent playoff success and behind-the-scenes Olympic stories with ...
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Episode 81
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4:51
Beware of this Trap
In this powerful and honest episode, Brian Martin tackles a tough truth that many high performers need to hear: consuming inspiration is not the same as growing. You’ve got the books, the podcasts, the quotes, the motivational videos—but are yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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4:21
The Most Powerful Voice You Will Hear
In this episode we dive into one of the most powerful tools every athlete and coach has — self-talk. What you tell yourself about yourself directly impacts your mindset, confidence, and performance. Coach Brian Martin breaks down why your inner...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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3:26
One Simple Way To Build Championship Culture
In this episode, we break down a simple but powerful formula for becoming a great teammate: Recognize, Acknowledge, Extend. Learn how paying attention to the effort of others, letting them know you see it, and sharing that greatness with...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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5:32
The One Corner of the Universe You Can Improve
In this episode we dive into the real meaning of winning — and it might not be what you think. Inspired by the quote, “There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self,” we explore how defining y...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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3:54
The True Path to What You Deserve
In this episode, we break down a powerful quote by James Clear that reveals the hidden formula behind true success. It’s not just about hard work — it’s about having the courage to take action, the guts to ask for what you want, and the resilie...
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Episode 76
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4:48
From Doubt to Drive
Before the first whistle blows, before the game even begins, your performance is already being shaped—by your mindset. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful, game-changing tools in your mental toolkit: your self-talk
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Episode 75
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5:13
The Power of the Grind
Everyone wants success, but not everyone is willing to commit to the process. In this episode we break down powerful insights from LeBron James on what it really takes to become great—and stay great. From resisting the trap of instant ...
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Episode 74
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4:19
The Habit That Separates Leaders
What happens when you consistently do what you say you’re going to do? In this episode, we break down how follow-through isn’t just about discipline—it’s about building trust, earning respect, and developing unshakable confidencein yours...
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Episode 73
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5:14
One of the Most Powerful Things You Can Share
In this episode, we take a break from drills and game plans to explore a powerful story about kindness — and why it matters more than you think in sports. Inspired by a quiet act of compassion involving turtles by a lakeside, we dive into how s...
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Episode 72
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3:59