7: This One Thought Is Sabotaging Your Recruiting Journey

It’s not your skills, your stats, or your schedule. It’s the thought you keep believing.In this episode, Susan reveals the real reason athletes stay stuck, spiral into self-doubt, and lose momentum during the recruiting process, and it has nothing to do with talent.She breaks down the mindset model that changed her life and now helps her clients build lasting confidence, recover from rejection, and show up like the next-level version of themselves.You’ll hear how one single thought can impact how you feel, how you act, and ultimately what kind of results you create, both in recruiting and in life.Chapters:00:00 – Why mindset—not motivation—is the real key to success02:00 – The problem with toxic positivity and fake confidence04:15 – Why "just be positive" doesn't actually work06:30 – The mindset model: how your thoughts shape your emotions and actions08:00 – The power of awareness: recognizing what you’re actually thinking 10:00 – Two athletes. One rejection. Two totally different outcomes 13:00 – How to create belief that feels real (not fake or forced) 15:30 – Emotional responsibility: owning your reaction without shame 18:00 – The difference between “delusional” belief and aligned belief 20:00 – Why most athletes sabotage themselves after things get hard 23:00 – Final thoughts + how to shift your story starting todayConnect with Susan:Check out the website: www.nxtvb.comFollow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susankwww.rallysend.comLooking for a better way to stay organized and manage your recruiting? Check out www.rallysend.com—our go-to recruiting software for athletes, families, and clubs. It streamlines communication with college coaches, saves hours on recruiting outreach, and helps you stay ahead of the biggest challenge in the recruiting process: time.Use code HEYSUSAN to save $5/month on a monthly subscription or $50 off an annual plan.