Athlete Builder Ep. 17 - Talking Shop With Jim and Lucas

Welcome back to the Athlete Builder Podcast. In this conversation, Jim Beebe and Lucas Lorian discuss Lucas' journey in sports, his desire to play beyond high school, and the lessons he learned as an athlete and coach. They emphasize the importance of focus, appreciation, and mindset in achieving success. They debunk the myth of natural talent and highlight the significance of hard work and knowledge. The conversation also includes funny stories and pranks from their experiences in athletics. In this episode, Jim and Lucas share funny stories, discuss their favorite podcasts and books, and talk about bucket list sporting events. They also touch on the importance of basics in training, the mindset of mastery, and the excitement of watching winter sports in the Olympics. Takeaways Focus on one thing if you want to excel in a particular area. Appreciate and be grateful for what you have and where you are. Success is not solely determined by natural talent; hard work and knowledge are crucial. The mindset and mental game are essential for achieving goals in sports and life. Humor and camaraderie play a significant role in the athletic journey. Sometimes the funniest moments come from unexpected situations, like falling while attempting a back tuck or accidentally shitting your pants during a grueling workout. There are a wide variety of podcasts and books available for strength and conditioning professionals, as well as for personal development and entertainment. When it comes to training, focusing on the basics and building a strong foundation is often more important than chasing advanced techniques and methods. Attending bucket list sporting events can be a thrilling and memorable experience, whether it's watching Olympic-level competitions, college football games, or unique events like the Boat Race. Our supplements of choice: Jocko Fuel: https://jockofuel.com/products/jocko-go-energy-drink?variant=46916594598183 Our podcast links. Athlete Builder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Athlete-Builder Athlete Builder on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34QCcodvAqAgj7iwk3tdrj Athlete Builder on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-builder/id1715521920 Athlete Builder on Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5583cce-62bc-4611-ab54-ff367f41632d/athlete-builder Our social media links. Athlete Builder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete_builder/ Athlete Builder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1athletebuilder Athlete Builder on X: https://x.com/AthleteBuilder Athlete Builder on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athlete.builder Athlete Builder web page: https://athlete-builder.com Athlete Builder e-mail: [email protected] Our services/products. Buy the Athlete Builder book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9xiGOWQ Buy the Athlete Builder book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/athlete-builder-jim-beebe/1146362511?ean=9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder book in bulk at: https://bookpal.com/athlete-builder-the-blueprint-to-build-champion-athletes-9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder planner on Amazon: (COMING SOON!) Take the Athlete Builder course: https://athlete-builder.com/courses Schedule a time for a Game Plan Session for you to get started: https://link.closersoftware.com/widget/bookings/ab-gameplansession Book for speaking engagements: https://athlete-builder.com/speaking Buy Athlete Builder apparel and swag: https://athlete-builder.printify.me/products Register for the Athlete Builder newsletter: https://athlete-builder.com/newsletter Read the Athlete Builder blog: https://athlete-builder.com/blog Train at Unbreakable Athletics Academy in Plainfield, IN: https://unbreakableathleticsacademy.com Support our charities: the military, breast cancer, and disadvantaged youth: https://theufoundation.square.site