Meikles & Dimes 195: Mental Performance Coach Riley Jensen | Greatness Is Achieved One Rep at a Time
Apr 14, 2025
Riley Jensen, the Lead Mental Performance Coach at Weber State University Athletics, shares insights on achieving greatness one step at a time. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness with techniques like the '3-2-1' method to stay present. Reflecting on a personal challenge, Riley advocates that even in tough times, we can tackle each moment by breaking it down into manageable parts. He explains how maintaining perspective, influenced by stoicism, can enhance both sports performance and everyday challenges.
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Identifying Past/Future Focus
- "Coulda, woulda, shoulda" thinking indicates dwelling on the past.
- "What if" questions reveal anxiety about the future; presence is key.
Grounding Technique for Presence
- Be present by focusing on three things you see, two things you hear, and one thing you feel.
- Follow this with a deep breath to reset and ask yourself, "What's important now?"
One Day at a Time
- Riley Jensen's mom advised him to focus on getting through one day at a time when struggling with his daughter's illness.
- This taught him that greatness is achieved through small, consistent steps.