#119 Resilience, Focus, and Determination: The Pillars of Rodeo Success

Dec 27, 2024

In Episode 4 of Quiet Enough to Ride, Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen dive deep into the mental game every cowboy and cowgirl must master: Resilience, Focus, and Determination—the three essential pillars of the rodeo mindset.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Strategies to overcome setbacks and thrive both in the arena and on the road
  • Tools to sharpen focus and stay determined during the grind of competition
  • Insights into how rodeo life challenges and builds mental toughness

🎯 Challenge Alert! Doug and Sam introduce the BTC Wall Sit Challenge—a test of mental and physical grit designed to help you practice focus and resilience. Are you ready to take it on?

This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and plenty of laughs as Doug and Sam share decades of wisdom from their lives in and around the arena. They dedicate this conversation to the mentors, teachers, and coaches who’ve inspired them—and now, you.

🎧 Join Us: Follow Beyond the Chutes on Facebook to share your thoughts, participate in the Wall Sit Challenge, and give your feedback.

Until next time, stay sharp, stay resilient, and we’ll see you down the trail!

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