Send us a text “Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can train.” Do elite athletes ever doubt themselves? Absolutely—and what sets them apart isn’t the absence of negative thoughts, but how they respond. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, founder of the Mentally Strong Institute and trusted coach for the Minnesota Vikings and USA Track and Field, shares powerful frameworks for building confidence, silencing the inner critic, and redefining what it means to win. This conversation blends science, personal stories—including her experience at the Boston Marathon bombing—and practical tools you can use to perform at your best. Key Takeaways: True mental toughness comes from responding differently to negative thoughts, not avoiding them. Confidence is a skill that can be trained through frameworks like “Learn, Burn, and Return.” Redefining “winning” and practicing authenticity unlocks peak performance in sports, business, and life. Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it. Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community! Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass
