Motivation Is a Mirage — Here's What Actually Works

Motivation Is a Mirage — Here's What Actually Works

Motivation is an emotion — unreliable, temporary, and not a foundation for consistent performance. In this episode Laurie draws the line between motivation and discipline and makes the case that the most consistent performers aren't more inspired than everyone else. They've just stopped waiting to feel that way. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

You Were Not Made for Fear

Fear is not your design — and scripture has been saying that for thousands of years. In this Friday wrap-up Laurie recaps the full Fear of Failure week and closes with the truth that ties it all together: God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Three Tools for When Fear Shows Up

Understanding fear is important — but you still have to show up. In this episode Laurie delivers three practical tools for the next time fear tries to run the show: process focus and the WIN strategy, doing one scary thing every day, and the ACT strategy applied specifically to fear. Plus an invitation to join the inner circle and get the free companion resource for this week. JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE: https://mentalgame101.com/innercircle [https://mentalgame101.com/innercircle] Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

What God Says About Fear

Fear is not your design — and scripture has been saying that for thousands of years. In this episode Laurie shares six powerful verses on fear, draws a beautiful parallel between remembering God's faithfulness and remembering your own successes, and shows how perfect love — not willpower — is what ultimately casts fear out at its root. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

When Fear Gets Personal

Most people don't fear failure — they fear what failure means about them. In this episode Laurie shares what happens when identity gets tangled with performance. Plus — why the present moment is always safe and why fear can never survive in it. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!