🎧 #1 Mistake Amateurs Make Before Going Pro With Zane Navratil
Today, three-time Major League Pickleball champion, Zane Navratil, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed at the highest level. If you’re thinking about going pro in pickleball, Zane shares an unfiltered look at the professional athlete lifestyle, daily routines, training methods, and the mindset shifts required to compete professionally.
And on Wednesday, if you think being ultra-competitive means destroying your opponents, think again. Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, shares what Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan really focused on to become champions — and it's not what you think.
Friday, former CIA operative, Jeff Banman, joins the BluePrint and reveals his personal journey of transformation and introduces a powerful framework for understanding and regulating stress through three key dimensions. His approach challenges the conventional wisdom about anxiety, emotions, and human behavior.
All this and much more on The BluePrint this week.
Thinking about going pro in pickleball? Three-time Major League Pickleball champion, Zane Navratil, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed at the highest level. From his journey leaving a Big Four accounting career to becoming one of pickleball's top players, Zane shares an unfiltered look at the professional athlete lifestyle.
In this episode, discover the daily routines, training methods, and mindset shifts required to compete professionally, while learning valuable lessons about preventing burnout and maintaining long-term success.
Learn:
Why most aspiring pros are making a critical mistake in their journey.
The surprising training ratio that accelerates skill development.
How elite players structure their daily routine for peak performance.
The hidden mental challenge that derails many talented players.
What separates those who can compete from those who can win.
You can learn more about Zane, connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and check out his podcast, PicklePod.
Think being ultra-competitive means destroying your opponents? Think again. Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals what Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan really focused on to become champions — and it's not what you think.
Drawing from his experience with elite athletes and insights from NBA legends, Dr. Auerbach shares how pickleball players can develop an unstoppable competitive mindset without losing themselves in negativity. His approach transforms how players think about competition and resilience.
Learn:
Why focusing on winning actually holds most players back.
The surprising truth about how champions view competition.
What Steph Curry's mindset reveals about true competitive greatness.
How elite athletes turn setbacks into fuel for growth.
The exact timeline champions use to process losses.
You can connect with Alex on X and LinkedIn, plus take advantage of his one-on-one mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you.
CIA Veteran Reveals: Why Anxiety Is A Threat Response System | The 3 Components Of Stress & More With Jeff Banman.
Discover how a former CIA operative's groundbreaking approach to stress could transform your life. Jeff Banman, drawing from his 30+ years in high-stress environments including the Fire Service, US Army, and CIA, shares revolutionary insights about the nervous system's role in managing stress and achieving peak performance.
In this profound conversation, Jeff reveals his personal journey of transformation and introduces a powerful framework for understanding and regulating stress through three key dimensions. His approach challenges conventional wisdom about anxiety, emotions, and human behavior.
Learn:
Why your thoughts might not be the root cause of your stress.
How three hidden factors determine your stress response.
A former CIA operative's method for maintaining calm in chaos.
The surprising truth about anxiety that most experts miss.
Why traditional stress management techniques often fall short.
Learn more about Jeff at MindofBanman, and connect with him on LinkedIn or Instagram. Plus, you can join his Task Force Dad and access the Anchored Leader Course. And, check out his new book, WHEN IT ALL GOES TO HELL: Notes on Chaos and Crisis from a CIA Counterterrorism Operator.
Yours in Wellness,
