Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

What if one simple question could help you cut through distractions, silence self-doubt, and lock in on what really matters to your performance?In this episode, I share the story of the British rowing team that hadn’t won Olympic gold in 88 years — until they adopted a ruthless mindset: “Will it make the boat go faster?” Every decision, from training to rest to lifestyle choices, was filtered through that one question. The result? Gold at the 2000 Sydney Games.You’ll learn:Why this question works so powerfully as a mental performance toolHow to apply it to hockey (and any sport) to stay focused, confident, and consistentReal stories of athletes who’ve used their own version of this filter to come back from injury, stop overthinking, and play freerThis episode will challenge you to create your own mental compass — the question that keeps you aligned when it matters most.Listen in, and then DM me your version of the boat question.Visit me on Instagram @thementalgamegym