Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
BRIAN CAIN
Oftentimes, what separates truly elite performers from everyone else isn’t talent, luck, or connections—it’s preparation. In this podcast, listeners get to hear short, daily messages from one of the leading mental performance coaches in the world, Brian Cain.
For years, these 3-minute daily meditations, motivational messages, and mental performance tips were reserved for star athletes, corporate executives, and high-profile coaches. Now, they’re available to everyone through this daily podcast, helping you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
For years, these 3-minute daily meditations, motivational messages, and mental performance tips were reserved for star athletes, corporate executives, and high-profile coaches. Now, they’re available to everyone through this daily podcast, helping you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Episodes
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Nov 17, 2025 • 2min
The Power of “Start, Stop, Continue”
Discover the powerful reflection process of Start, Stop, Continue that fosters clarity and growth. Learn how simple tweaks, like breath resets and routines, can lead to immediate performance improvements. Understand how heightened awareness paves the way for faster progress in mental toughness and confidence. Gain insights into practical coaching techniques that can dramatically enhance athlete performance. Plus, find out how to join a certification program to deepen your understanding and skills!
Nov 16, 2025 • 2min
Routines and Habits of Excellence
Explore the secret behind elite routines and the systems that fuel success. Discover why Olympic gold medalists swear by their structured approaches. Learn how effective habits can create stability amidst chaos, illustrated by a lumberjack's preparation. With practical tips and motivational stories, this discussion shines a light on closing the gap between your current self and your aspirations.
Nov 15, 2025 • 2min
Training the Mind Like a Muscle
Discover how to train your mind like a muscle with practical tips and techniques. Learn the importance of daily mental routines through breathing, visualization, and setting goals. Hear how consistent mindset work can dramatically improve team performance and communication. Compare confidence-building to weight training, emphasizing the need for daily practice. Explore effective mental exercises such as visualization and journaling that act as mental pushups. Coaches are challenged to incorporate mental reps alongside physical drills for optimal results.
Nov 14, 2025 • 2min
Mental Imagery and Meditation
Discover the transformative power of mental imagery and meditation for athletes. Learn why visualization happens twice—first in the mind, then in reality. Brian reveals how the brain engages psychoneuromuscular pathways when imagining success. Hear how Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn used visualization to prepare for her runs. Get introduced to the BALL technique, which helps athletes breathe, affirm, and visualize their victories. Tune in for practical tips and motivation to enhance your mental performance!
Nov 13, 2025 • 2min
The Power of Small Wins
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.
Nov 12, 2025 • 2min
Process Over Outcome
Discover the power of focusing on process over outcome to achieve tremendous results. Hear insights from coaching an NCAA wrestling team and how a shift in mindset transformed their performance. Learn about the three controllables: energy, effort, and execution, that can anchor success. Brian uses the parable of the two archers to illustrate why mastering the process is key to hitting your targets. Coaches are encouraged to redefine success by prioritizing consistent habits and present-moment execution.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 2min
E + R = O
Discover the powerful E + R = O formula that emphasizes how controlling your responses can shape your outcomes. Explore real-life applications, including Urban Meyer’s influence on athletes and a high school player's inspiring comeback using a wristband. Learn how to shift from a victim mentality to actively creating the results you want. Get ready to dominate your mindset and transform challenges into successes with practical strategies and motivational insights.
Nov 10, 2025 • 2min
Developing Self-Control and Discipline
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!
Nov 9, 2025 • 2min
Be Where Your Feet Are
Explore the power of presence as a crucial mental skill. Discover how Phil Jackson used mindfulness to keep athletes focused during practice. Learn about a college athlete's unique ritual to reset attention during games. Understand how embracing the present moment helps trust preparation and enhance performance. Coaches and athletes alike can benefit from practical tips and reminders to sharpen their focus. Tune in for strategies that empower you to dominate today!
Nov 8, 2025 • 3min
Developing Focus and Awareness
Discover the essentials of training focus and awareness as mental performance skills. Learn how focus works like a muscle and why being aware is crucial for performance. Hear a compelling story about a PGA golfer who spiraled after a single mistake and how he found a reset routine. Brian explains the importance of noticing emotional tells and using techniques like deep breathing to regain composure. Transform your focus with practical strategies that emphasize narrowing attention to what you can control.
