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.
And you won’t just hear it from me.
We bring in athletes, coaches, doctors, and high performers who are in it, not talking about it.
People doing real work, dealing with real pressure, making real decisions.
No theory for the sake of sounding smart.
Just lived experience, hard lessons, and what actually holds up when things get difficult.
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
# 8 - Solo Episode - The Masks We Wear
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier delves into the themes of suffering and the masks people wear in their daily lives. He discusses the impact of social media on mental health, the universal nature of suffering, and the importance of authenticity. Curtis emphasizes the need for self-awareness and the courage to confront one's true self rather than hiding behind societal expectations and facades. He encourages listeners to acknowledge their suffering and take steps towards personal growth and healing.
Takeaways
- We all suffer, regardless of our circumstances.
- The masks we wear are often disguises for our pain.
- Social media can distort our perception of reality.
- Our brains are still wired for survival from ancient times.
- Validation from others can lead to unhealthy behaviors.
- Addiction is often a way to numb suffering.
- Recognizing our masks is the first step to healing.
- Personal growth requires looking inward, not outward.
- The challenge is to work on the real you.
- Acknowledging suffering is essential for personal development.