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Mental Performance Daily with 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…
Episodes
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Cut From The Team, Built By The Standard
Michael Jordan got cut from his high school varsity basketball team. Most people would have allowed that moment to destroy their confidence. Jordan used it to…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Arrow Pulled Back
In this episode Brian Cain shares the analogy of “The Arrow Pulled Back” to explain how adversity and setbacks often become preparation for future growth and…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Succeed
In this episode Brian Cain breaks down key lessons from Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals by Heidi Grant Halvorson and explains why clarity, planning and…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sunday Meditation
In this episode Brian recaps the week's episodes in this Sunday meditation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Man Chasing Two Rabbits
In this episode Brian Cain shares the proverb “The Man Chasing Two Rabbits” to explain why divided focus destroys performance. Tied directly to Pillar #5 —…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Muddy Water
In this episode Brian Cain shares the parable of “The Muddy Water” to explain how elite performers develop clarity and composure under pressure. Tied directly…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Coffee Bean
In this episode Brian Cain shares the story of “The Coffee Bean” to explain how elite performers respond to adversity and pressure. Tied directly to Pillar #4…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Axe And The Edge
In this episode Brian Cain shares the parable of “The Axe And The Edge” to explain why elite performers prioritize preparation, organization and intentional…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Lighthouse and The Storm
In this episode Brian Cain shares the parable of “The Lighthouse and The Storm” to explain how elite performers train emotional stability under pressure. Tied…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Inner Game of Tennis
In this episode Brian Cain breaks down key lessons from The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey and explains how overthinking, self-judgment and internal…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Rope In The Barn
In this episode Brian Cain shares the story of “The Rope In The Barn” to explain how limiting beliefs often hold athletes back more than actual limitations…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Man Carrying The Bricks
In this episode Brian Cain shares the parable of “The Man Carrying The Bricks” to explain how purpose and connection create elite culture. Tied directly to…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Cracked Bucket
In this episode Brian Cain shares the parable of “The Cracked Bucket” to explain how leadership is built through authenticity, adversity and service to others…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Carved Stone
In this episode Brian Cain shares the story of “The Carved Stone” to explain how discipline compounds over time even when immediate results are invisible. Tied…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Bamboo Tree
In this episode Brian Cain shares the powerful parable of the Chinese Bamboo Tree and explains why elite performers must commit to the process long before…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Identity Drives Behavior
In this episode Brian Cain discusses why identity drives behavior and why becoming matters more than achieving. He explains how intentional identity statements…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Thanks
In this episode Brian Cain breaks down key lessons from Thanks! by Robert Emmons and explains how gratitude directly impacts happiness, resilience, emotional…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sunday Meditation
In this episode Brian recaps the week's episodes in this Sunday meditation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Power of Visualization
In this episode Brian Cain discusses the power of visualization and mental imagery in elite performance. He explains how the brain responds to vividly imagined…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Never Let Pressure Outweigh Privilege
In this episode Brian Cain discusses why pressure is actually a privilege and how gratitude can shift performance under stress. He explains how elite…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
E + R = O
In this episode Brian Cain discusses the powerful formula E + R = O — Event plus Response equals Outcome. He explains why elite performers train their…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Slight Edge
In this episode Brian Cain discusses the concept of The Slight Edge and how small disciplined actions repeated consistently over time create massive results…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Confidence Is Built Before Competition
In this episode Brian Cain discusses why confidence is built before competition ever begins. He shares how routines, preparation, recovery and consistency…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
What Doesn't Kill Us
In this episode Brian Cain breaks down key lessons from What Doesn’t Kill Us: The New Psychology of Posttraumatic Growth by Stephen Joseph, Ph.D. Tied directly…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sunday Meditation
In this episode Brian recaps the week's episodes in this Sunday meditation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
One Pitch At A Time
In this episode Brian Cain discusses the power of present moment focus and why peak performance only exists in the now. He explains how anxiety lives in the…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Control The Controllables
In this episode Brian Cain discusses the importance of controlling the controllables and letting go of everything outside your power. He shares how elite…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Motivation Is Earned Through Action
In this episode Brian Cain discusses why motivation is earned through action and not something you wait for before getting started. He explains how discipline…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Standard Before The Score
In this episode Brian Cain discusses why elite performers cannot allow the scoreboard to determine their confidence. He shares how true confidence is built…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Intentional Identity
In this episode Brian Cain discusses one of the most important foundations of elite performance — identity. Tied directly to Pillar #1 of The 10 Pillars of…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Smarter, Faster, Better
In this episode Brian breaks down the book, Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Deep Sleep Meditation
In this episode Brian takes you through a deep sleep meditation designed to help you increase the quality of your sleep. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Earn Your Sleep
In this episode Brian talks about how to earn your sleep. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sleep Extends Performance
In this episode Brian dives into how sleep extends performance. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Cool, Dark, Quiet = Elite Sleep
In this episode Brian breaks down the 3 keys to elite sleep. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Screens Are Stealing Your Sleep
In this episode Brian talks about how screens are stealing your sleep. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sleep Consistency Wins
In this episode Brian talks about the importance of sleep consistency. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sleep Smarter
In this episode Brian breaks dow the book Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Elite Habits Meditation
In this episode Brian recaps the week's episodes in this Sunday meditation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Power of One More Rep
In this episode Brian talks about the power of one more rep. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Win the First Hour
In this episode Brian talks about the importance of getting up and getting after it to win your morning. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Your Habits Are Your Identity
In this episode Brian discusses the relationship between habits and identity. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Slight Edge is Invisible
In this episode Brian dives into the secret of the slide edge, the invisible slight edge available to you right now. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
You Don’t Rise to Goals…You Fall to Habits
In this episode Brian talks about the importance of falling to your habits. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Superhuman By Habit
In this episode Brian breaks down the book Superhuman By Habit and shares how you can improve you habits instantly to give you the best chance for success…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Gap Is Mental
In this episode Brian recaps the week's episodes in this Sunday meditation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Your Athletes Are Always Listening
In this episode Brian reminds coaches one a key strategy he keeps top of mind when coaching and shares a strategy you can use today to drive results. Brian…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Best Athletes Aren’t the Most Talented
In this episode Brian discusses how the best athletes he has ever coached are NOT the most talented. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Most Coaches Are Training the Wrong Thing
In this episode Brian discusses why most coaches are training the wrong thing. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Confidence Isn’t Built on Game Day
In this episode Brian talks about how to build confidence and why confidence is not built on game day. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
You Don’t Rise to the Level of Your Goals
In this episode Brian discusses the importance of sinking to your training. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Sleep Revolution
In this episode Brian breaks down the book The Sleep Revolution and talks about how sleep is a performance enhancer. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sunday Meditation
In this episode Brian recaps the week's episodes in this Sunday meditation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Borrowing Belief
In this episode Brian shares how you can borrow belief to increase your confidence now. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The 6-Inch Gap
In this episode Brian helps you close the ever important 6 inch gap. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Mike Tyson Truth
In this episode Brian shares with you the Mike Tyson truth. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Inner Champion and Inner Critic
In this episode Brian breaks down the battle between your inner champion and inner critic. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
The Voice You Listen To Most
In this episode Brian discusses how to train the voice you listen to most. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
How to Live on 24 Hours in a Day
In this episode Brian does a book breakdown on How to Live on 24 Hours In A Day by Arnold Bennett. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance…
- Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain
Sunday Meditation
In this episode Brian recaps the week's episodes in this Sunday meditation. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you…