Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain Developing Self-Control and Discipline
Nov 10, 2025
Discover how to cultivate self-control and discipline for peak performance. Learn practical reset routines that combine physical actions and breath to regain focus after setbacks. Explore how discipline fosters logical responses instead of emotional reactions, empowering you to control your breath, effort, and attitude. Coaches are encouraged to train athletes in recognizing triggers and implementing effective reset strategies. Uncover strategies to bridge the gap between your current state and your goals!
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Release And Refocus Transformed A Player
- Brian Cain tells of an athlete who lost control after bad calls and sabotaged entire innings and games.
- A simple "release and refocus" routine transformed his body language, attention, and results to all-state level.
Train A Simple Reset Routine
- Do train a reset routine combining a small physical action, a deep breath, and a verbal cue to move on from mistakes.
- Practice it until the body language and attention naturally shift to the next play.
Control Is Mastery, Not Superstition
- Self-control is mastery, not superstition, and involves recognizing emotions without being ruled by them.
- Discipline lets you respond with logic to make the next best decision instead of replaying past mistakes.