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
# 51 - Gary Dhillon - How to Stop Waking Up on Defense
In this conversation, Gary Dhillon and Curtis Pelletier discuss the importance of starting your day with intention and structure. They emphasize the significance of hydration, mindfulness, and creating a morning routine that sets a positive tone for the day. The discussion covers various strategies for personal growth, including scripting your day, practicing gratitude, and the power of visualization. They highlight the need for small changes that can lead to significant impacts in one's life, encouraging listeners to take control of their mornings and, ultimately, their lives.
Takeaways
- You can't out train a chaotic mind.
- Starting your day right involves both physical and mental preparation.
- Hydration is crucial upon waking up.
- Avoid distractions like your phone for the first 30 minutes.
- Creating a structured morning routine is essential.
- Mobility and movement help prepare your body for the day.
- Scripting your day can lead to intentional living.
- Practicing gratitude can shift your mindset to positivity.
- Visualization is a powerful tool for success.
- Small changes can lead to significant improvements in life.
Titles
- Mastering Your Morning: The Key to Success
- Hydration and Mindfulness: A Morning Guide
Sound Bites
- "Hydration is key when you wake up."
- "No phone for the first 30 minutes."
- "You have to try something new."
Chapters
00:00
The Chaos of Morning Routines
02:51
Hydration: The Key to a Productive Day
05:38
Creating Calm: The Importance of Mental Preparation
08:38
Establishing a Morning Routine
11:16
Movement and Mobility: Starting the Day Right
14:17
The Impact of Sitting: Addressing Common Issues
17:08
Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to Change
24:13
Baseball Team Dynamics and Canadian Identity
26:23
Mindset and Morning Routines
28:52
Scripting Your Day for Success
31:43
The Power of Visualization and Affirmations
34:37
Empathy and Personal Growth
37:22
The Importance of Patience and Consistency
40:15
Anchoring to Gratitude and Mindfulness
43:43
Creating a Personal Mission Statement