Mental toughness? It’s a myth. No clear definition, no agreed training method. The best under pressure aren’t tougher — they’re better at managing distractions. That’s not toughness. That’s skill. And it’s trainable. #PaddyUpton #MentalGame

Many think top performers have some secret mental toughness. But what I’ve seen is more relatable — they get distracted too. They just recover focus faster. That’s not toughness. That’s distraction management. And it’s something you can train. paddyupton.com/2025/05/27/why… #PaddyUpton

Performance anxiety doesn’t always look like fear. Sometimes, it sounds like: “Don’t mess up.” “You have to deliver.” “Everyone’s watching.” Shane Watson’s biggest opponent? The voice in his own head. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6xD8TJ… #PaddyUpton #InnerGame

High performers don’t burn out from working hard. They burn out from not recovering well. In sport, rest is built into the plan. In business, it’s still treated like a luxury. Energy — not hours — drives performance. #PaddyUpton #RestToPerform

Sometimes recovery isn’t about rest days or jet lag. It’s about releasing the pressure we place on ourselves. In our full podcast, Gary shares how perspective—not more grind—brought him back from the edge. Listen here – open.spotify.com/episode/6HgSgm… 🎙 #PaddyUpton #GaryKirsten

Pushing harder doesn't always get you there faster. Sometimes, it just builds anxiety. In this clip, Mike Hussey reflects on pressure, overworking, and learning to trust the journey. open.spotify.com/episode/7MZChZ…🎙 #PaddyUpton #MentalGame

Not all pressure is progress. Fast isn’t always better. In sport and life, sustainable growth > urgent success. Read: What if You’re Working Too Hard? paddyupton.com/2025/06/11/wha… 📖 #PaddyUpton #MentalGame

Magnus slamming the table after losing to Gukesh? Not a meltdown — just human. Some show emotion, others don’t. What matters is how we manage it. Step away first, feel it, then express. That’s next-level self-management. #MentalGame #SelfManagement

In pressure moments, it’s not the emotion that matters most—it’s how we time our response. A pause can be a game-changer. Read my article, The Power of a Well-Timed Pause – paddyupton.com/2025/06/17/the… 📖 #PaddyUpton #SelfManagement

Some athletes stay calm under pressure. Harbhajan Singh brought fire. Grumpy, fierce, unapologetic — and fully in control. Sometimes, intensity is the strength. 🎙 open.spotify.com/episode/7nCvw5… #PaddyUpton #HarbhajanSingh

Not every coach deserves your respect. Old-school authority is outdated. The best coaches help you think, not tell you what to do. Learn to be your own best coach. #PaddyUpton #CoachingMindset

Telling people what to do creates dependence. The best leaders grow decision-makers — especially under pressure. Read my latest: The Best Leaders Teach You to Lead Yourself – paddyupton.com/2025/06/25/the… #PaddyUpton #LeadershipThatLasts

Harbhajan Singh didn’t wait for a coach to guide him. He built endurance the hard way — and learned to coach himself. That mindset? It changed everything. 🎙 Full podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/7nCvw5… #PaddyUpton #HarbhajanSingh

Some moments in sport never leave you. For Allan Donald, it was the 1999 World Cup run out. He owned it, faced it, and grew from it. One day, you’ll face your version of 1999. What matters is how you respond. #PaddyUpton #Resilience

When you drop the ball, it’s tempting to hide or deflect. But growth lives in the space where you face it, own it, and learn. Accountability isn’t about blame—it’s about stepping up. 👉 Read more: paddyupton.com/2025/06/30/whe…

Not many talk about carrying the moment that ‘cost the match’. Allan Donald did—without blame or excuses. Therapy, honesty, accountability. That’s real character. 🎙 Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2PyKZM… #PaddyUpton #AllanDonald

When Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion, it wasn’t about brilliance in the moment. He simply stayed engaged when most would have settled for a draw. Sometimes, success comes from not giving up when it looks over. #PaddyUpton #MentalGame

Some brilliance looks effortless. But it’s built on unseen hours, quiet patience, and showing up when it feels pointless. Preparation doesn’t promise the zone—it simply makes it possible. Read more 👉 paddyupton.com/2025/07/07/pre… #PaddyUpton #TheBarefootCoach

Dale Steyn doesn’t remember the details of his greatest spells. He wasn’t thinking — he was in the zone. That space where preparation meets presence, and control gives way to trust. 🎙 Listen to the full podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6HgSgm…

When the stakes were highest, Dhoni didn’t wait for someone else to step in. He moved himself up the order—despite no runs behind his name—and took full responsibility. Not many would. Courageous leadership, right there. #Dhoni #LeadershipUnderPressure