Your goals are either written and alive or floating away like clouds. We take you inside a simple 8–10 minute routine—writing present-tense goals, visualizing with vivid detail, and closing with short meditation—that builds mental toughness for young climbers and the families who support them. No hype, just a clear sequence that turns ambition into daily action. We start with the power of the written word. When you move from “I want to be on the podium” to “I am on the podium,” you shift identity, attention, and behavior. You’ll hear how we break goals into short, middle, and long-term horizons and why specificity matters: the exact route grade, the competition name, the jersey color, the feel of the holds, even the emotions on the mat. That level of detail fuels effective visualization, giving the brain a script it can rehearse so performance feels familiar when it counts. From there, we connect calm to clarity. A brief meditation trains focus and emotional regulation so athletes can stay composed at the crux. We share how our family uses this nightly practice—writing goals, visualizing, and meditating—to build consistency and confidence together. Goals evolve, and that’s part of the plan; daily writing keeps them current and aligned with training, recovery, and competition schedules. Whether your athlete is chasing a new grade, a finals berth, sponsorship, or a long-term shot at the Olympics, this routine helps bridge the gap between vision and execution. Join us for practical coaching on goal setting, visualization, and mental resilience tailored to youth climbing and high-performance families. If this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready to write their goals in present tense. What’s your next “I am” statement? • why written goals matter more than thoughts • short, middle, and long-term goal horizons • present-tense statements for confidence • vivid specificity for stronger visualization • an 8–10 minute nightly family routine • linking goals, visualization, and meditation • updating goals as athletes grow • building consistency and shared rituals About This Podcast It takes a village to raise a pro athlete. For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road what it really takes to raise athletes. What to expect when you listen: Real, Raw Truth Laughter The Struggles & Successes ABOUT YOUR HOST: Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams. Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST UNCENSORED HACKS and TIPS https://raisingproathletes.com/sign-up/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisingproathletes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raisingproathletes YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@raisingproathletes Website - https://raisingproathletes.com/
