The Walk-On Mentality™ Podcast with Jackson Mitchell

Jackson Mitchell

Jackson Mitchell, Founder of The Walk-On Mentality, sits down with entrepreneurs, athletes, and other high performers who live with The Walk-On Mentality in order to impact, inspire, empower you to maximize your full potential. Instagram: @jacksonrmitchell @thewalkonmentality

  1. 05/01/2024

    Episode 78: Trusting The Process

    Learn at 100% Sometimes it takes trying things and falling flat on your face to figure out what the most effective strategy is to do whatever it is that you’re doing. Whether sales, building a business, running a department, etc. move fast with intention to see what works best, and do more of that. Plan to win. If you fail to plan, you're just planning to fail. It isn't up to your manager/mentor/peers to tell you what to do every day. If you don't have tasks on your calendar that align your goals, you're missing out on an opportunity to make progress and grow. In my experience, on days where I don’t take the time to write down my most important tasks, things simply don’t get executed at the same level. Delayed Gratification Delayed gratification is critical, and your ability to delay gratification will have a massive impact on how quickly you reach your BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). During my time as a walk-on, I had to be the king of delayed gratification. Getting my teeth kicked in on the daily, with no scholarship, all with the goal in mind to one day earn a scholarship. It took two seasons, but eventually the work I put in resulted in my desired outcome. The same concept applies in our careers. I know many of us have big ambitions for what we want to build, or what role we want to be in, the money we hope to earn, the fulfillment in our work, etc. Again, I can speak from experience in saying that more often than not, getting to these things does not happen overnight. Getting those things requires patience, experience, hard work, and ultimately doing things you may not be dying to do. It’s part of it. Expensive vs. Inexpensive Experience Expensive experience is gained from you doing ‘the thing’ that results in you getting that experience. Inexpensive experience is experience you get from watching others do ‘the things’ and then being able to learn from that experience without necessarily doing ‘the thing’ yourself. In some context, me and my generation must get the experience on our own, but I would invite you to soak up as much inexpensive experience as possible as you pursue your loftiest goals. Find mentors or others you trust who have walked the path you’re on and connect with them. Learn from them, and implement what feels aligned. It is a great strategy. Faith and Clarity I had a conversation this week with a buddy of mine and he said something that really provoked thought. “Clarity and faith can’t coexist.” This statement struck me. I know many times in my life I’ve prayed for clarity on what to do in a specific situation, and God will give you signs without question, but it was an interesting question to ask…can faith and clarity coexist? If you had clarity on all of your decisions and where they would ultimately guide your life, well then would you really need faith? I’m not sure. Maybe we should shift our prayers toward having more faith that the present moment is exactly where we are supposed to be in service of God’s plan for us…I don’t know, something to think about.

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  2. 01/10/2024

    Episode 71: Creating From The Inside Out with Founders of Sama Yoga House Gioconda Parker and Christine Anderson

    Their journey began with a profound belief in the transformative power of yoga, not just on the mat but throughout life's diverse landscapes. Inspired by personal growth stories and a deep desire to share the wisdom they had gathered, Christine and Giocanda envisioned Sama as an international yoga school, weaving together traditional and contemporary practices. This harmonious blend reflects their commitment to guiding individuals on transformative journeys. Rooted in theoretical and practical approaches that integrate mind, body, and spirit, Sama seeks to strike a delicate balance between ancient wisdom and modern practices. Beyond the physical aspects, Christine and Giocanda believe in the holistic impact of yoga, fostering connection, self-discovery, and growth. Through Sama Yoga House, they aspire to empower individuals to embrace authenticity, cultivating purpose and fulfillment that extend far beyond the boundaries of the yoga studio. Christine found her away to the life changing practice of yoga as an unruly teen in the suburbs of Chicago. She was an avid Ashtangi before she discovered her passion and love for the creativity of power and vinyasa flow. Christine is an uplifting yoga instructor who’s passion is teaching Bhakti Vinyasa-based classes that focus on devotion, breath, alignment and yoga philosophy. Her vinyasa flow classes will leave you with a sweaty glow and sense of release, while her restorative classes & gong baths will have you feeling blissed and grounded. Christine carries over 1000 hours in yoga & fitness education and loves to teach and share in the world of retreats and yoga trainings. Gia stepped onto her yoga mat for the first time 25 years ago—which quickly led to a new life path. Facing personal challenges, she found both the inner peace and grounded strength to change her life. This transformational experience of yoga called her to deepen her studies in yoga, ayurveda, and philosophy, and eventually leading her first teacher training at a prestigious Austin studio. An eternal student, Gioconda also holds a Master's in Spiritual Psychology and is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Teaching various yoga disciplines, meditation, and pranayama, she shares her broad knowledge globally through retreats and trainings. Everything in her path has led her to being a founder of Sama Yoga House. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with these incredible women and am excited to see the impact they have with this special venture. I hope you enjoy the conversation and invite you to share it with a friend. www.samayogahouse.com Instagram: @sama.yoga.house @christine_anderson_yoga @goicondayoga Thank you to our sponsors: Good Wolf Provisions Code: MENTALITY ⁠⁠https://goodwolfprovisions.com/?sca_r...⁠ Rhone Code: MENTALITY ⁠⁠https://www.rhone.com/mentality⁠⁠ PWDRS Code: Mentality ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pwdrs.com⁠⁠⁠?sca_ref=4970134.wmS398vCws Kane Footwear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/vyv85/jacksonrmitchel...⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Noble Origins Code: MENTALITY ⁠⁠https://nobleorigins.com/⁠

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Jackson Mitchell, Founder of The Walk-On Mentality, sits down with entrepreneurs, athletes, and other high performers who live with The Walk-On Mentality in order to impact, inspire, empower you to maximize your full potential. Instagram: @jacksonrmitchell @thewalkonmentality