50. Play The Cards You're Dealt & Win

What would you do if you found yourself in the middle of a  140.6 mile Ironman race battling hypothermia, debilitating cramps and 25mph winds? Join us this week as Coach Sam shares her painstaking physical and emotional journey through these very challenges and more, illustrating the power of mental resilience and focused adaptability. Sam's race day mantra of "playing the cards you're dealt" became her guiding principle, pushing her forward through the unexpected and difficult journey of self-discovery to the finish line! Throughout this episode, Coach Polly and Sam explore the crucial skill of having 'mental game' when the going gets tough. Dive with us into the emotional landscapes that athletes face during such grueling competitions, and how self-awareness and adaptability become critical tools for overcoming pain and fatigue.See how these same skills and traits become game changers to success for everyday life and overcoming all adversity. Coach Sam shares insights into the "pain cave," revealing how to draw strength from both your surroundings and your own internal motivation to stay focused towards your goal through life's big challenges.Enjoy the suspense and unexpected twists as we reflect on Sam achieving her Iron Woman goal and both express the transformative power and fuel of vision, passion and purpose. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of life's messy beauty, emphasizing the importance of embracing change, stepping out of comfort zones, and finding personal fulfillment even when it looks like you have a losing hand. Playing the cards you are dealt is the only way to remain empowered and solution oriented so that a new win can be generated by your own hands. -Coaches Sam & Polly xoxo @everydayawesomeproject Send us Fan Mail Follow Coach Polly @getbusythriving and Coach Sam @thesamanthapruitt Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/everydayawesomeprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydayawesomeprojectLinktree for ALL THE THINGS: https://linktr.ee/everydayawesomeprojectWebsite/About Us: https://everydayawesomeproject.com/about-us/