Chip Away: How Fritz Nugent Became an Author

Sponsors ZICO Coconut Water - Get 25% off ZICO on Amazon with code 25PROMOZICO Momentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20 Summary Fritz Nugent, a former track and field athlete and coach, discusses his journey in the sport and the multidisciplinary approach he takes in coaching his athletes. He shares how he got involved with track and field, his experiences in various events, and his training for the decathlon. Fritz also talks about the importance of recovery and down-regulating the nervous system, including the use of yoga nidra and meditation. He explores different mental preparation techniques and the incorporation of practices like Wim Hof breathing in his coaching. Fritz also discusses his background in studio arts and his decision to become a coach. Fritz’s clients include smokejumpers, athletes, and even Navy SEALs, and he recently wrote a book about his experience training smokejumpers. Chapters 02:30 Fritz's Journey in Track and Field 06:04 The Decathlon and Training Approach 10:06 Peak Moments and Mental Preparation 13:44 Recovery and Down-Regulation 18:15 Multidisciplinary Approach to Coaching 22:34 Incorporating Wim Hof Breathing 26:02 Balancing Athletics and Studio Arts 29:20 From Athlete to Coach 35:00 Training Smokejumpers 44:23 Writing a Book 49:02 Believing in Yourself and Others Relevant Links & Contact Instagram (@fritz.program) https://www.instagram.com/fritz.program/ Website https://www.fritznugent.com Book https://www.fritznugent.com/embers Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210279176-embers-of-confidence Ally Boothroyd, Yoga Nidra (Fritz’s favorite practitioner) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL19-3B-OVYod0y2sz15F1je5efYEgmv7A Nadia Geagea Pupa, Fritz’s editor - https://www.piquepublishing.com "Relax and Win" by Bud Winter “Mindset” by Carol Dweck Wim Hof Breathing - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/breathing-exercises Follow The Next Playbook  www.TheNextPlaybook.comInstagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog