Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain

The Power of Small Wins

Nov 13, 2025
Explore the power of small wins and how they lead to significant results. Brian shares an MMA fighter's daily victory mindset, emphasizing consistency over long-term goals. Discover how tiny habits accumulate, much like a stone cutter's persistence, creating major outcomes. Learn about the vital role coaches play in helping athletes stack small wins through focused practices. Get inspired to dominate your day by prioritizing the little victories that pave the way for success.
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INSIGHT

Compound Effect Of Small Wins

  • Success compounds through tiny, repeated habits rather than overnight breakthroughs.
  • Stacking consistent days of sleep, breathing, and focused reps creates large results over time.
ANECDOTE

MMA Fighter Who 'Won The Day'

  • Brian Cain describes an MMA fighter who focused on 'winning the day' during a UFC camp.
  • That daily and then per-round focus shifted attention away from the title to consistent execution.
ADVICE

Pick Three Daily Wins

  • As a coach, get athletes to commit to stacking small wins like consistent sleep and mindful breathing.
  • Ask athletes to choose three daily wins that, when repeated, will transform their mindset and season.
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