#124 It Is As It Is: Accepting Reality to Build Resilience and Focus

Jan 14, 2025

#124 It Is As It Is: Accepting Reality to Build Resilience and Focus
#124 It Is As It Is: Accepting Reality to Build Resilience and Focus

In Episode 9 of Quiet Enough to Ride, hosts Doug Simcox and Sam Swearingen explore the transformative power of the phrase It Is As It Is—a mindset rooted in accepting reality and focusing on what you can control.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • How letting go of resistance can reduce stress and improve clarity
  • Practical strategies to stay focused and resilient in the face of challenges
  • Insights from Doug and Sam’s decades of rodeo experience, applicable to both the arena and everyday life

🎯 Why Listen? Whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of competition or facing life’s everyday hurdles, this episode offers actionable tools to help you stay grounded, adaptable, and in control.

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