Reprogram Your Mind for Rodeo Success: Visualization, Self-Image, and Grit

Dec 24, 2024

In Episode 3 of Quiet Enough to Ride, Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen dive into the powerful mental strategies that separate the good from the great in rodeo. From mastering self-image and visualization to adopting a championship mindset, they share personal stories, practical tools, and timeless wisdom passed down by rodeo’s greatest mentors.

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

  • Insights from Dr. Maxwell Maltz’s Psycho-Cybernetics on reprogramming your mind for success
  • How to build a winning self-image and use visualization to boost confidence
  • Real-world rodeo lessons from long road trips, DOT checkpoints, and life on the road

Whether you’re chasing an IFR qualification, preparing for a tough season, or just seeking inspiration, this episode equips you with the tools to ride, rope, and compete with confidence.

🎧 Why Listen?

  • Practical mental strategies for rodeo competitors
  • Entertaining and relatable stories from the rodeo road
  • Inspiration to embrace the grit, mindset, and community that define the sport

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