EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 16 MIN
105 - What Got You Here Won't Keep You There
from Captains & Coaches Podcast · host Tex McQuilkin
You made the team. You earned the spot. You hit the goal.Now what?In this episode, we break down one of the hardest truths in sports—and in life: the habits, effort, and mindset that got you here are now just the baseline. If you don’t evolve, you get passed.We dive into why athletes lose motivation after reaching big goals, the difference between outcome goals and process goals, and how elite competitors shift from a “rookie” mindset to a “pro” mindset the moment they level up.This is a conversation about identity.Because success isn’t a finish line—it’s a new standard.If you’re a captain, coach, or athlete who wants to keep growing after the win, this episode will give you the framework—and the language—to lead yourself and your team forward.Key Takeaways: Why outcome goals can stall your growth How process goals build consistency and confidence The Rookie vs Pro mindset shift Simple leadership reps to reset the standard after successYou didn’t make it.You qualified.Now the real work begins.*NEW* Education - Captains & Coaches course, "Why They're Not Listening - Coaching Today's Athlete": http://listen.captainsandcoaches.comTraining - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-trainC&C Merch - shop.captainsandcoaches.com
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You made the team. You earned the spot. You hit the goal. Now what? In this episode, we break down one of the hardest truths in sports—and in life: the habits, effort, and mindset that got you here are now just the baseline. If you don't evolve, you get passed. We dive into why athletes lose motivation after reaching big goals, the difference between outcome goals and process goals, and how elite competitors shift from a "rookie" mindset to a "pro" mindset the moment they level up. This is a conversation about identity. Because success isn't a finish line—it's a new standard. If you're a captain, coach, or athlete who wants to keep growing after the win, this episode will give you the framework—and the language—to lead yourself and your team forward. Key Takeaways: * Why outcome goals can stall your growth * How process goals build consistency and confidence * The Rookie vs Pro mindset shift * Simple leadership reps to reset the standard after success You didn't make it. You qualified. Now the real work begins. *NEW* Education - Captains & Coaches course, "Why They're Not Listening - Coaching Today's Athlete": http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com [http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com/] Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-train C&C Merch - shop.captainsandcoaches.com [https://shop.captainsandcoaches.com/]
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