#192 - Megan Henry: The Savage & The Sage

In the 192nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest, Mental Performance Coach, and former US Olympian, Megan Henry, will talk about what it means to be the savage and the sage, why your athletic performance is not translating into results? How to destroy the victim mentality, and provide yourself with evidence of success.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 

In this chapter, you will discover:

(0:30) Introducing our special guest, Mental Performance Coach, and former US Olympian, Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet

(1:40) What does it mean to be the savage and the sage

(4:00) Introduced to sport psychology for the very first time

(4:30) Skeleton. Did you know about this sport? 

(5:30) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G 

(6:50) The problem with forcing results

(8:40) Why your athletic performance is not translating into results?

(9:30) Turning ice into hot water

(10:00) Create tension but focus on the lift

(10:40) “What meditation gave me was the ability to come back to the present moment quicker.” - Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet

(12:10) Choking under pressure

(13:40) Detach yourself from the outcome

(14:10) How hard is it to improve your mindset?

(14:20) “The victim mentality is an acquired personality trait where a person tends to regard himself or herself as the victim of the negative actions of others, even in the absence of clear evidence.” Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet

(15:40) I was sick of my victim mentality

(16:20) Mindset is the story you tell about yourself

(17:20) “The victim mentality is an acquired mentality, and it’s built on a habit.” - Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet

(19:00) How do you know you’re building towards the right mentality?

(19:30) Build awareness about what you say to yourself

(21:10) The power of affirmations and telling yourself who you are

(23:00) Provide yourself with evidence of success

(23:30) Talk to yourself more than yourself

(25:20) Doing affirmations in a meditated state

(27:30) Michael will do the snatch test again

(30:00) How would you feel when you achieve that goal

(31:20) Have a to-be list, in addition to your to-do list

(34:00) You’ll take as much time as you allow yourself to finish a task

(35:00) Create urgency in the accomplishment of your tasks

(36:10) What do athletes need more help with? (mindset-wise)

(36:50) “The greatest application of applied faith is learning the art of keeping your mind focused on what you want.” - Napoleon Hill

(38:50) Confidence is an action, not a feeling

(40:00) If I’m nervous that means I’m excited

(40:35) “My job is to provide a perspective shift.” - Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet

(42:00) Shout out to Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser

(44:40) Manage your self-talk

(45:00) Go to this page and ask: “Is mindset genetic?” https://answersocrates.com/ 

(46:40) There are so many different ways to win

(47:00) Champions make their own rules

(47:30) Shout out to Brian Grasso

(52:30) Megan retired from Skeleton last year

(59:00) The joy of challenging yourself

(1:08:30) Where to follow Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet https://www.instagram.com/thesavagemeglet/?hl=en 

(1:08:40) Megan's seminar is coming soon!

(1:09:30) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298