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Mayito Minutes

735 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

This podcast centers on Mindset and how it relates to performance. Your mindset is the main determining factor of how far you can go. Come explore great content geared to challenge, grow and educate you on how powerful the mindset you employ really is. Hear practical tips and key takeaways from pro athletes in every arena as well as from your host, Mario Arroyave. Mario is a Category 1 Cyclist and owner of Utmost Performance where he coaches athletes to perform to their utmost potential. Mario has new episodes out every Tuesday. Come explore what goes on inside A Champion's Mind!

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Episodes

Mi Mejor Amigo

October 08, 2020 12:26 - 10 minutes - 4.91 MB

Do you have a good, or best, friend? What role does a good friend play in our lives? Good friends can only help us so much. When they have exhausted their usefulness it's time to enlist the services of our true best friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Make the Pain taste like Candy

October 07, 2020 14:04 - 8 minutes - 4.27 MB

This episode expands upon yesterday's episode where I talk about setting 60/40 type goals. Once we do that we must come to the understanding that Pain will be a very real and consistent thing for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

60/40's

October 06, 2020 13:18 - 14 minutes - 7.3 MB

A goal that isn't frightening isn't worth having. -Elite Minds by Stan Beecham --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

We can all be YouTubers!

October 05, 2020 19:30 - 15 minutes - 7.69 MB

When looking up a "how to" video on YouTube what should we be thinking? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

What you seek you must first lack

September 29, 2020 14:45 - 11 minutes - 5.78 MB

Increasing confidence comes with a difficult decision to make that does not sit well with our egos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Race Recap!!!

September 28, 2020 21:07 - 21 minutes - 10.6 MB

I got to race this past weekend at the Beat the Streets for Little Feet event. After a long layoff from racing (not by choice but Covid) it was nice to get a race in again. And it ended up going pretty well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

I am an author!

September 28, 2020 13:46 - 10 minutes - 5.22 MB

I wrote a book and it took me over 5 months to tell you about it. I get real with y'all in this episode and tell you why. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Is it still a problem?

September 24, 2020 16:12 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MB

Disclaimer: the answer to this question doesn't matter. If I don't see something as a problem is it still a problem? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

If it feels good now...

September 23, 2020 13:02 - 15 minutes - 7.78 MB

then you probably shouldn't do it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Led or Dragged?

September 22, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 7.44 MB

For Fate the willing leads, the unwilling drags along. -Cicero. The sooner we become comfortable with the fact that we will never have the upper hand the more productive and satisfying our days will be. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Anticipation over Achievement

September 17, 2020 13:27 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MB

We will talk about the neurotransmitter dopamine and a little known fact about it that has been corroborated by scientific studies. This episode was inspired by content in the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Not What If but Even If

September 15, 2020 17:03 - 9 minutes - 4.84 MB

Let's shift our mindset from being What If folks to Even If folks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

You may have to...

September 14, 2020 16:19 - 12 minutes - 6.29 MB

Taken from Win in the Dark by Joshua Medcalf. "Not all potential is created equal" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Get past the feels...

September 11, 2020 02:10 - 17 minutes - 8.64 MB

Don't just set Goals. Get past the feels and go 2 levels deeper to really figure out of the Goal you've set is right for you or not. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Everything is Possible

September 09, 2020 14:40 - 13 minutes - 6.71 MB

When nothing is sure, everything is possible. -Margaret Drabble --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Realize it's Useless

September 08, 2020 14:14 - 14 minutes - 6.88 MB

When we realize that we have work to do to become a better version of ourselves each day then we also realize that a focus on our competition becomes irrelevant. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Edose Ibadin interview

September 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Edose Ibadin is a professional track and field athlete for Under Armor. He specializes in the 800 meters and is affiliated with the District Track Club located in Washington DC. Edose has represented Nigeria in the World and African championships. Recently Edose ran a 1:44.81 which is the current Nigerian 800 meter record. ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Dissonance is Real

September 04, 2020 15:24 - 9 minutes - 4.64 MB

It does not feel good when what is happening to us differs from our self-image. This principal causes what is called Cognitive Dissonance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Motivation...where doth though come from?

September 03, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 5.89 MB

We all need Motivation in order to begin working towards the achievement of something. Motivation can come from 2 sources however and one is definitely more beneficial than the other. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Accept where you be

September 02, 2020 15:15 - 13 minutes - 6.74 MB

Goal setting is a great practice that we should be involved in. When we set goals we need to make sure that we are accepting where we are beginning our journey from. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Yep that was dumb

September 01, 2020 14:40 - 10 minutes - 5.26 MB

Show me a man who is afraid to look foolish and I can beat him every time. -Ozzy Smith --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Back off!

August 31, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MB

Is it possible to give too much effort? To try to hard? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

When Disaster Strikes

August 28, 2020 14:45 - 11 minutes - 5.71 MB

Plan for the best but expect the worst? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Netflix versus Blockbuster (RIP)

August 27, 2020 14:40 - 22 minutes - 11.1 MB

How, when and where we watch movies has changed a lot over the years hasn't it? The movie industry has put into a motion a principle that we can use to become better versions of ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Motion is not Action

August 24, 2020 17:02 - 12 minutes - 6.09 MB

Although Motion and Action may seem similar, the difference between these 2 words is huge when it comes to reaching our goals. The content for this episode is taken from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Seek it out 👀

August 18, 2020 17:44 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MB

Look to align yourself with a culture/environment where your desire behavior is the normal behavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Charge high rent

August 17, 2020 19:58 - 12 minutes - 6.21 MB

Your mind is the most precious amount of real estate we own. Make sure you charge high rent for whoever or whatever chooses to live there. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

The nose is too big

August 14, 2020 17:26 - 9 minutes - 4.81 MB

The story of the statue of David made by Michaelangelo isn't as smooth as we think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

It's like a shot of...

August 13, 2020 15:01 - 16 minutes - 8.23 MB

What is one of the most important things to consider in trying to kick an addiction? The answer is applicable and helpful for those of us that may not suffer from any. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Who are you voting for?

August 11, 2020 17:16 - 9 minutes - 4.82 MB

Every action we take is a vote cast for the type of person we wish to become. Taken from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

27 hours later

August 11, 2020 17:03 - 9 minutes - 4.83 MB

This past week I underwent a challenge out forth by my coach. I rode my bike more than I ever have in a week and learned quite a few things about myself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Thank you for listening to Audible...

August 07, 2020 20:53 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MB

I heard an ad from the audio book company Audible the other day and it made me aware of how smart the folks in charge of marketing for these companies are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Buffering

August 03, 2020 17:20 - 10 minutes - 5.23 MB

There is a lag between our Habits and the outcomes that our Habits produce. This means that time either serves as a ticking bomb or an anticipation that leads to the fulfillment of what we have been waiting for. The book I reference in this episode is called Atomic Habits by James Clear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Thank you Kevin Hart

July 30, 2020 15:51 - 10 minutes - 5.18 MB

I listened to the Joe Rogan interview with Kevin Hart and wanted to share a couple of things he said that can be of great help to us as we continue to fulfill our true potential. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Who you are > What you do

July 28, 2020 13:15 - 10 minutes - 4.93 MB

In this episode I discuss an interesting thing that (unfortunately) is common in fire fighters that lose their lives when fighting big forest fires. Let it serve as a reminder to us that who we are is much more important than what we do. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Resist the Urge

July 27, 2020 12:36 - 11 minutes - 5.65 MB

If you want to perform at a higher level it's quite simple...we need to increase our Psychological capacity to Resist the Urge to Stop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Ego is not always the Enemy

July 17, 2020 11:42 - 12 minutes - 5.98 MB

All of us have an Ego. It serves a valid purpose. The issue we often face is we are not utilizing our Egos properly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

That wasn't so bad

July 16, 2020 16:44 - 10 minutes - 5.02 MB

We have all had times when a consequence that we feared came to happen to us. How bad was it really? Fear doesn't want us to see through the consequences and realize they may not be that bad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

2 Camps

July 13, 2020 14:29 - 6 minutes - 3.06 MB

When we think about the future we all fall into 1 of 2 camps. Being in the wrong camp has serious repercussions for us right this very moment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

We win on Alpe d'Huez

July 10, 2020 14:26 - 14 minutes - 7.11 MB

For this episode I take us to the 2008 Tour de France and the moment Carlos Sastre won the race. The stage he took the yellow Jersey and ultimately won the Tour provides a great lesson for us as we look to achieve our goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Switch it Up!

July 09, 2020 18:46 - 6 minutes - 3.36 MB

In this episode I discuss an aspect of Self-talk that does not get much attention but is critical is making our practice of Self-talk effective on a consistent basis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Which would you rather have?

July 02, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 4.65 MB

In this episode I give us 2 hypothetical outcomes in a competition and ask which you would rather have. Your answer provides some important insight into your mindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Performance Analysis

July 01, 2020 15:38 - 6 minutes - 3.36 MB

I am frequently asked what the best approach is to analysis of a performance. How deep should we go into analysis of our performance and for how long should we analyze?   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Activation Energy

June 29, 2020 22:54 - 16 minutes - 7.98 MB

Anything that we do (or don't do) has an amount of activation energy associated with it. If you did that thing then the activation energy was worth the cost. If you didn't then it wasn't. Simple as that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Expectancy Theory

June 23, 2020 22:13 - 16 minutes - 7.9 MB

The brain will organize itself based on its prediction of what will happen next. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Said no to River Rd

June 19, 2020 18:33 - 11 minutes - 5.7 MB

Today I had to make a choice between what I wanted now and what I'd want most. I am thankful for a conversation my coach and I had that helped me make my final decision on what my ride today would look like. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

There should be Tension

June 18, 2020 15:02 - 7 minutes - 3.47 MB

I got the idea for this episode from The Second Echelon podcast and their episode discussing sacrifice. The word tension usually carries a negative connotation but it should be present in those of us trying to achieve something great. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Neuroplasticity

June 16, 2020 18:11 - 14 minutes - 7.12 MB

For quite some time the prevailing though was that our brain and it's functioning capacity was genetic. Then studies began proving that something called Neuroplastocity exists and debunks old theory. We NEED to know that neurplsticty exists and indeed works. In this episode I provide 2 studies that show neuroplasticity in action. The book referenced is called The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

When a Lion Tracker loses the Trail

June 10, 2020 16:26 - 13 minutes - 6.59 MB

What does a Lion Tracker do when they all of a sudden lose the trail? When they can no longer see any lion tracks? We can learn something about what we should do when the same happens to us on our own personal journeys. I got the idea for this episode from the book The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life by Boyd Varty. I highly recommend giving it a read or listen.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

Getting beat isn't fun

June 08, 2020 14:09 - 13 minutes - 6.75 MB

What happens when you're paying for tennis lessons but you keep getting beat regularly by competitors that aren't taking the sport as seriously? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-champions-mind35/message

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