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Mentality Monsters
by Kyle Langan, Fedja Buzancic
"Mentality Monsters" is a channel for anyone who is interested in studying the psychology of successful individuals through the lens of sports. So many self help books, masterclass courses, lectures, and articles tell you what you have to do to be successful. Few tell you who you have to be. We are here to de-mystify what goes into a successful identity so that YOU the listener can build your own.
Episodes
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014: Our Big Wins in Q1
We're back! Kyle and I had to take a pause because Q1 of 2022 was a roller coaster for both of us. Maintaining an awareness of and appreciation for all the things you do well is critical to creating fulfillment and building confidence. Reflecting on your wins helps you be more effective now and…
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Mentality Monster 005 - Aaron Janetti, How to Survive and Active Shooter
Note - If you're not into the NFL, skip to 14:30 to skip the football talk at the beginning of the episode Aaron Bio Aaron Jannetti is a husband, father, teacher, business owner, and life long student. Co-owner of Endeavor Defense and Fitness, author of How to Survive and Active Killer, and…
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013: How To Overcome Losses As Big As The Super Bowl
Unfortunately, our prediction was wrong. Cincinnati did not win the Super Bowl. Here's to hoping they bounce back next year! Speaking of which, how do teams bounce back from such crushing losses? In this episode, we discuss the best ways to overcome major setbacks. We talk about ways we…
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Mentality Monster 004 - Doctor & Powerlifter Pascale Atallah
Today we speak with Pascale Atallah. Pascale came into the personal development and mindset space during her time as a powerlifting competitor. That’s when she realized that this work translates to every area of life. She transferred her personal development and mindset work into her male…
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012: Legacy
Tom Brady finally hung up his cleats. Nick Wright and Max Kellerman are in shambles - they can no longer rely on "Brady is finally done!" takes fueling their late fall content. Today Kyle and I discuss what made Brady so special. We also touch on how he fundamentally changed football and the NFL…
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011: The USMNT Still Has No Identity
Kyle does a lot of venting in this episode. The USMNT didn't have a great showing in it's last three games. The players look uninspired and like they don't know what to do. The US Soccer federation is making cowardly decisions. And Gregg with two gs might not be the guy. Very different tone than...
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010: Joe Burrow Is All Of Us
We discuss the AFC and NFC championship games, why the Bengals have been so successful in the playoffs (hint - it has a lot to do with Joe Burrow's mentality and approach), and why we believe the Bengals will win the Super Bowl. Enjoy!
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009: We Believe That We Wlill Win! 2022 USMNT Preview
The US Men's National Team is gearing up for another round of World Cup qualifying this week. They play El Salvador on Thursday January 27th, a huge game at Canada on Sunday January 30th, and wrap up their trio of matches with a home game against Honduras on Wednesday February 2nd. In this…
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008: The Best Weekend of Playoff Football.... EVER!
In this episode, we discuss last week's amazing NFL games. We focus on the games themselves AND the coaches that participated in them. The great coaches embody 4 foundational pillars of coaching. These pillars enable them to build and maintain generational teams that reach the pinnacles of sport....
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Mentality Monster 003 - Olympian Erika Lawler
This episode’s Mentality Monster is Erika Lalwer, member of the 2010 US Women’s National Hockey Team. We speak with her about growing up and reaching the pinnacle of her sport, what an Olympic hockey team locker room looks and feels like, and how she stays motivated now that her Olympic career is...
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007: Water Cooler Talk - Looking Back on 2021
We're back! Kyle and I both took a break over Christmas and leading into the new year. We get together to catch up and ramble about what we learned, sports, and where we see things going in 2022.
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Mentality Monster 2: Mark England - Once Upon a Time In Thailand
Today, we have a winding conversation with Mark England about identity and how the language we use in the stories we tell ourselves can shape our lives for better or, if we're not careful, for worse. Mark England has professionally coached thousands of clients worldwide using the power of words…
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006: The Greats Have Wants - Just Ask Bill Belichick
Today we touch on Wanting vs. Needing. When you're doing the things you want, you're free of all pressure and expectations. You're internally motivated. When you're doing things you need to do, you're setting yourself up for failure. Adjusting our thinking to prioritize wants over needs is a…
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005: Coaching, Meditation, and Construction Paper Eyebrows
In this episode, we focus on the impact that our coaches had on our lives. Which coaches taught us lessons that still impact us today - 15+ years later? More importantly, why do their lessons stick with us? We also talk about the power of swimming as a form of meditation. Something we didn't...
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Short: Von Miller, Carli Lloyd, and The Power of Identity
Welcome to Mentality Monster shorts! These episodes are rapid fire examples of current sports events that align with and reinforce the ideas and concepts we dig deep into in our standard episodes. Today we're discussing powerful displays of identity - the "who we are" - of two top athletes: Von...
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004: Who We Are and What We Believe
In this episode, we discuss why we stepped away for a few weeks. For a little over two weeks, we took a moment of pause to reflect on who we are as a podcast, our core beliefs, and what we want to accomplish with this show. It's important to reflect openly and honestly on your identity and how…
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Mentality Monster 1: From Crossfit to Business to Family with Angelo Sisco
In this episode we interview Angelo Sisco, a mentality monster in every sense of the word. Angelo joins us to discuss his mindset, the successes and failures he's had in life, developing rituals that supercharge his day, and adding by subtracting. Angelo is a coach that focuses on helping men...
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003: Current (and One Past) Monsters
In this episode, we overcome the echo of Kyle's mic and discuss the lessons several of our favorite past and present mentality monsters can teach us about how to be successful. Success leaves clues, and these mentality monsters openly hand out the clues to achieving greatness. We welcome all...
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002: The Namesake
Today we discuss the podcast's namesake. Where does the term Mentality Monster come from, and how does it relate to improving our lives? We also discuss the power of having a strong vision to guide you. We are drawn to and inspired by compelling visions because they empower us to believe that we...
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001: The Captain Class
Summary Mentality Monsters is for anyone interested in studying the psychology of success through the lens of sports. So many self help influencers, books, and courses tell you what you have to do to be successful. Few tell you who you have to be. We strive to uncover what it takes to build a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Mentality Monsters" is a channel for anyone who is interested in studying the psychology of successful individuals through the lens of sports. So many self help books, masterclass courses, lectures, and articles tell you what you have to do to be successful. Few tell you who you have to be. We are here to de-mystify what goes into a successful identity so that YOU the listener can build your own.
HOSTED BY
Kyle Langan, Fedja Buzancic
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"Mentality Monsters" is a channel for anyone who is interested in studying the psychology of successful individuals through the lens of sports. So many self help books, masterclass courses, lectures, and articles tell you what you have to do to be successful. Few tell you who you have to be. We are...
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