The Mindset U Playbook
The Mindset U Playbook isn’t about baseball.
Baseball is just the entry point.
This is about building a person who can actually carry pressure, handle reality, and perform when it matters. On the field, in business, and in life.
Every episode breaks down what most people avoid.
Discipline. Standards. Emotional control. Decision-making under pressure.
Not the highlight reel. The stuff that determines who you become when nobody’s watching.
We get into the real gap.
The one between what you know and what you actually do.
Because talent isn’t the separator. Behaviour is.
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This is for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone who knows they’re capable of more but keeps hitting the same ceiling.
No hype. No shortcuts.
Just a system for showing up properly, consistently, across every area of your life.
Because what you do off the field isn’t separate.
It’s the whole game.
The Mindset U Playbook
# 5 - Things I Loved About Alcohol... But Why Those Things Aren't Worth It"
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In this episode, Curtis Pelletier dives deep into his personal journey with alcohol, exploring the reasons he once loved it and the harsh truths he discovered about addiction. He discusses the false sense of confidence and social connection that alcohol provides, the romanticization of self-destruction, and the importance of genuine relationships. Curtis emphasizes the challenges of sobriety, the shortcuts people take to escape pain, and the need for real growth and connection. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to embrace their struggles and recognize the strength that comes from sobriety.
Takeaways
- Addiction creates a false sense of freedom.
- The buzz from alcohol is temporary and deceptive.
- Alcohol fosters fake intimacy and connections.
- Romanticizing self-destruction is a dangerous trap.
- Sobriety allows for genuine connections and fun.
- Destruction is easy; building a healthy life is hard.
- Every reason for drinking is a lie.
- Sobriety is about facing the real, raw emotions.
- You are not alone in your struggle with addiction.
- There is a stronger version of you waiting on the other side.