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
# 40 - Recovery to Performance - Curtis Pelletier Solo
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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