Vera Jo Bustos
The Mindset of A Champion: Lessons from Rafael Nadal's Career
Rafael Nadal’s career isn’t just a story of skill and talent—it’s a masterclass in mental toughness, resilience, and the relentless...
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Jan 31, 20222 min read
3 Strategies to Overcome Your Fear
Over the past 10 years, I've worked with over 2,000 athletes on their mental game. At some point in their career, 90% of those athletes...
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Jan 17, 20222 min read
How to Thrive Under Pressure
One of the biggest fears for athletes and high-performers alike is freezing up in high-stress & high-pressure situations. At some point...
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Oct 21, 20213 min read
The Building Blocks of Stress to Resilience
Stress is a huge aspect of our life, one that has the ability to break you down in ways you never imagined. It's heavier than any burden...
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Oct 14, 20212 min read
Mindfulness in Athletics: How Important is it?
What is the Mindfulness Approach? Mindfulness, a term originally derived from the Buddhism culture, is largely focused on maintaining a...
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Feb 23, 20214 min read
The Easy Button
Do you remember the Staples commercials with the red easy button? Anytime there was a challenging situation, a red easy button would...
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Jul 23, 20203 min read
Encouragement for athletes in 2020
“I can’t pretend to imagine and even understand the magnitude of what you must be going through right now, but I’ll do my best to give...
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Apr 23, 20202 min read
Work Ethic and Mindset
“It’s not about the number of hours you practice; it’s about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice.” –Kobe Bryant...
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Apr 16, 20203 min read
Life Lessons I've Learned From My Dog
“Are you bringing te-quila to my party?” My 5-year-old niece asked. “You mean Ah-kee-lah?” “Yes, that’s what I said! Te-quila!” The...
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