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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 1H 5M

Michael "The Fort" McKenry- 25 Lessons on Identity, False Labels, and Performing on Your Worst Day

from The Playbook with Colin Jonov · host Colin Jonov

Send us Fan MailMichael Mckenry and I break down how identity in sport is built by daily actions, not labels, and why chasing “optimal” conditions keeps athletes fragile. Practical tactics show how to perform under chaos, pick fit over hype, and use systems to turn evidence into confidence.• choosing identity over clinical labels and diagnosis culture• creating useful personas and avoiding data anxiety• redefining clutch and practicing pressure on purpose• dropping limiting labels and language traps• picking team fit and long-term compounding over quick cash• building value through versatility, visibility and questions• using scorecards, reflections and cross-lens learning• gratitude, goalposts and defining your own hall of fameTune in next week. Check us out, athleticfortitude.comGetting a leap performers playbookFive stars onlySupport the showSubscribe, Download, Rate 5 stars only baby! Follow @ColkyJonov10 on all social media platforms.

Send us Fan Mail Michael Mckenry and I break down how identity in sport is built by daily actions, not labels, and why chasing “optimal” conditions keeps athletes fragile. Practical tactics show how to perform under chaos, pick fit over hype, and use systems to turn evidence into confidence. • choosing identity over clinical labels and diagnosis culture • creating useful personas and avoiding data anxiety • redefining clutch and practicing pressure on purpose • dropping limiting labels and l...

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