The Mindset U Playbook
The Mindset U Playbook isn’t just about baseball; it’s about building a complete athlete and a complete person. Every episode dives into the habits, mental tools, and daily decisions that separate good players from great ones, and great players from great human beings.
Here, we explore the things that rarely make the highlight reel: discipline, mindset, leadership, recovery, focus, confidence, and the character it takes to thrive when the game ends and real life begins.
You’ll hear stories from athletes, coaches, and high performers who’ve learned that success isn’t built on talent alone; it’s built in the quiet hours, in the routines nobody sees, and in the way you handle the challenges life throws your way.
Whether you’re a youth athlete, a parent, a coach, or simply someone chasing your next level, The MindsetU Playbook gives you the game plan to win on the field and in life.
Because what happens off the field shapes everything on it.
The Mindset U Playbook
# 40 - Recovery to Performance - Curtis Pelletier Solo
Curtis Pelletier discusses the critical distinction between recovery and performance in the context of sobriety. He emphasizes that while recovery is essential for getting sober, true growth and fulfillment come from performance, which involves actively building a life that encompasses mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Curtis shares his personal journey, the importance of identity in recovery, and the need to move beyond mere maintenance to create a life worth living.
Takeaways
- Recovery is not the finish line; it's the starting line.
- Performance builds the life you actually want.
- Identity drives behavior; change your identity to change your life.
- Most recovery programs focus only on sobriety, not on growth.
- You need to build a new life, not just maintain the old one.
- The four dimensions of life are mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual.
- Daily practices are essential for long-term success.
- Surround yourself with the right people and environment.
- It's about building something worth waking up for.
- Life is about creating the road you want to drive.
Titles
- Beyond Sobriety: The Journey to Performance
- From Recovery to Performance: A New Perspective
Sound Bites
- "Identity drives your behavior."
- "You need focus from your mind."
- "You need energy from your body."
Chapters
00:00
Recovery vs. Performance: Understanding the Journey
01:35
The Power of Identity in Recovery
03:20
Building a New Life: Beyond Maintenance
05:08
The Four Dimensions of a Fulfilling Life