The Limitless Game: Sports, Inner, & Mental Performance Podcast

Coach Jack

Limitless Performance is a holistic youth sports performance and training company offering year-round services and camps. With over 400 five-star reviews collectively online, Limitless Performance is the premier sports organization in southern Wisconsin. We are currently located in Janesville, Wisconsin. Our youth client pool ranges from Kindergarten through professional athletes. Our mission is centered around bringing out the best version of every individual involved. The more energy we focus on results, the less energy we spend on the process that brings those results in the first place. Our blend of training and philosophy fosters greatness. Not just greatness, but an enjoyment of the process and journey toward greatness. Not just enjoyment, but a character that everyone looks up to and aspires to become. It’s about who we become through the process, not just what we accomplish. We simplify our sports psychology framework into the following key pieces. All content on this podcast will center around your sport and how you can integrate our curriculum into your daily life to see immediate results. Coach Jack, the author of this podcast, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He spends much of his time developing this curriculum, as it reflects how he trains himself. This involves extensive reading and learning from experts in the field. His studies include Eastern philosophical meditations and mental training tools, paired with the wisdom of ancient philosophy. He then validates these insights through scientifically supported evidence and Western psychology practices. Coach Jack’s mission is to synthesize this invaluable knowledge into a modern, accessible format for busy people to implement and see remarkable transformations in their lives. “Others have certainly attempted what I am aiming for. However, this focus on youth and sports is unique. I firmly believe there is a better way to educate and provide youth and parents with a stronger foundation for finding their own answers. It’s not about projecting my beliefs onto you. I don’t claim to have all the answers; in fact, I believe I know very little. However, I have a deep understanding of various tools that have been used for thousands of years to reduce suffering, build compassion, and enhance performance across all areas of life effortlessly. My curriculum is based on a holistic approach, showing you what has worked throughout human history in training the mind. This isn’t a curriculum claiming to have all the answers; it’s about helping you find YOUR answers.”

  1. HÁ 5 DIAS

    The Secret Sauce to Success: Prioritizing What You Can Control

    Send us a text  In this episode of the Limitless Game Podcast, Coach Jack explores the concept of "controllables" in sports and personal development. They break down how focusing on what you can control—by prioritizing truth, heart, mind, body, and environment in that order—leads to greater discipline and purpose. The episode contrasts a disordered state, where external factors and urges dominate, with an ordered approach rooted in self-awareness and deeper values. Listeners are encouraged to align with objective truth and purpose to maximize performance and personal growth.    Introduction to Controllables (00:00:02) Defines "controllables" in sports and personal development; explores what it means to "do your best." Disordered State of Control: Environment Leads (00:01:03) Explains how external environment dominates decisions in a disordered state, with examples from sports and habits. Disordered State: Body Over Mind (00:02:06) Describes how bodily urges can override the mind, using diet and habit change as examples. Disordered State: Mind’s Attachments (00:03:03) Discusses how mental attachments and urges, like to-do lists or others’ opinions, can be counterproductive. Disordered State: Heart and Truth at the Bottom (00:03:57) Explains how, in a disordered state, heart (values) and truth (objective reality) are least influential. Motivation vs. Discipline; Heart’s Role (00:04:57) Distinguishes between motivation and discipline, emphasizing the importance of being led by heart and purpose. Disordered to Ordered: Reversing the Hierarchy (00:05:59) Introduces the ideal, ordered state: truth, heart, mind, body, environment; explains why this order matters. Truth as the Highest Controllable (00:07:01) Explores the importance of seeking objective truth in self-evaluation and performance improvement. Ordered State: Heart, Mind, Body, Environment (00:07:59) Describes how, after truth, heart leads, followed by mind, body, and environment in a maximized controllable state. Practical Example: Trust and Ego in Coaching (00:08:50) Shares a coaching example about trust, ego, and discerning truth from external advice. Recap: Comparing Disordered and Ordered States (00:10:41) Summarizes the two hierarchies: disordered (environment first) vs. ordered (truth first), and their impact on change.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlessperformancewi Follow our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@limitlessperformancewi Check us out on X: https://x.com/lperformancewi

    15min
  2. 30 DE SET.

    Refocus is Real Focus: The Art of Refocusing in Meditation

    Send us a text                           Check out our website for more information! Click HERE In this podcast episode, Coach Jack leads a guided meditation session focused on building focus, mindfulness, and a growth mindset. Coach Jack explains that true focus is the ability to refocus and emphasizes using the breath as an accessible anchor for meditation. Participants, including a beginner, discuss their experiences and preferences for meditation focal points. The coach encourages a nonjudgmental approach to losing focus, highlights the benefits of a growth mindset, and guides the group through a meditation practice, offering personalized advice on session length and daily practice. Understanding Focus and Presence (00:00:00) Explains focus, presence, and the importance of refocusing in meditation and daily life. Mindfulness and Thought Awareness (00:01:07) Distinguishes between thoughts and reality, introduces mindfulness as present-moment awareness. Meditation, Mindfulness, and Defusion (00:02:09) Describes meditation as the foundation for mindfulness and explains defusing from unhelpful thoughts. Refocusing and Reducing Self-Pressure (00:04:05) Emphasizes the importance of refocusing over perfect focus and reducing pressure on oneself. The Breath as a Tool for Focus (00:04:59) Discusses why the breath is a reliable meditation anchor and its grounding effect. Breath, Body, and Mind Connection (00:06:03) Explores how breath grounds the mind, calms the body, and improves focus. Growth Mindset and Perception (00:07:04) Introduces growth mindset, seeing challenges as opportunities, and aligning with truth for success. Applying Growth Mindset to Challenges (00:09:09) Encourages embracing difficulties as beneficial and compares different attitudes toward adversity. Guided Meditation Instructions (00:10:02) Provides practical instructions for starting a meditation session and choosing a focus point. Dealing with Boredom in Meditation (00:11:00) Normalizes boredom in meditation and explains its role in strengthening focus. Five-Minute Meditation Debrief (00:12:14) Reflects on the five-minute meditation, discusses experiences, and sets goals for session length. Experimenting with Meditation Duration (00:13:02) Suggests varying meditation durations and shares personal experiences with longer sessions. Encouragement for New Practitioners (00:13:59) Motivates new meditators to start with manageable daily practice and build consistency. Support the show Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlessperformancewi Follow our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@limitlessperformancewi Check us out on X: https://x.com/lperformancewi

    17min
  3. 21 DE SET.

    Examining Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy

    Send us a text  In this episode, Coach Jack discuss Jim Murphy’s book Inner Excellence, exploring its insights on mindset, mental performance, and personal growth, especially in sports.  Key themes include the power of beliefs and narratives, choosing love over fear as motivation, and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, emotional mastery, and adopting empowering perspectives to achieve peak performance and lasting fulfillment. Introduction to "Inner Excellence" and Its Relevance (00:00:00) Overview of the book, its sudden popularity, and its connection to mental performance and personal development. Body, Mind, and Heart Connection (00:01:15) Discussion on the importance of caring for the body, mind, and heart for motivation and purpose. Identity, Ego, and Teamwork (00:02:58) Exploring humility, compassion, accurate self-identity, and the impact of ego on performance and teamwork. Love vs. Fear Motivation (00:03:56) Examining the polarities of love and fear as core motivators and their effects on success. Truth Orientation and Objectivity (00:04:51) Emphasizing the value of truth, objectivity, and aligning preparation with expectations. Presumptions and Thought Awareness (00:05:50) Introducing harmful presumptions, the distinction between thoughts and identity, and the concept of fusion with thoughts. Performance and Self-Worth (00:07:42) Challenging the belief that self-worth is tied to performance and discussing healthier motivations. Innate Talent vs. Hard Work (00:09:25) Debunking the myth that top performers are born, highlighting the role of effort and preparation. Faith, Belief, and Narrative Power (00:11:16) Exploring the impact of empowering beliefs and narratives, such as "everything happens for a reason." Life as a Reflection of Beliefs (00:13:19) Discussing how beliefs shape perception and experience, and the importance of choosing helpful beliefs. Self-Centeredness and Fear (00:15:19) Identifying self-centeredness as the root of fear and the universal human need for connection. Compassion and Understanding Others (00:16:19) Encouraging compassion by recognizing everyone does their best with what they have. The Map is Not the Territory (00:17:18) Explaining the difference between thoughts and direct experience using the map-territory analogy. You Are Not Your Mind (00:18:26) Reinforcing the idea that the mind is a tool, not the entirety of one’s identity. Problems Are Perceptions (00:19:23) Highlighting that problems arise from how we think about situations, not the situations themselves. No Failure, Only Feedback (00:20:25) Reframing failure as feedback and emphasizing learning from both success and setbacks. Inner World Control Equals Power (00:21:03) Concluding that mastery over the inner world leads to true power and confidence.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlessperformancewi Follow our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@limitlessperformancewi Check us out on X: https://x.com/lperformancewi

    23min
  4. 18 DE AGO.

    Flow State Mastery: Visualizing and Leveraging Your Best Work

    Send us a text          Summer Opportunities On Our Website! Don't Miss Out! Click Here!      In this episode of the Limitless Performance Podcast, Coach Jack explores the role of visualization in sports psychology, emphasizing its effectiveness when paired with meditation. He discusses common pitfalls, such as focusing only on desired outcomes, and encourages athletes to visualize controllable aspects like feelings and processes. The episode offers practical advice on capturing and recreating flow states, and highlights the importance of realistic, detailed visualization—including handling nerves and setbacks—to build mental resilience and consistent high performance.                                              Reach out to ask questions!   Introduction to Visualization in Sports Psychology (00:00:00) Host returns to old-school format, introduces visualization as a key topic in sports psychology for high achievers. Meditation as the Foundation for Visualization (00:00:58) Explains why meditation is essential for effective visualization and how attention control impacts performance. Pitfalls of Outcome-Based Visualization (00:01:59) Discusses the common mistake of visualizing only desired outcomes and the problems with attachment to results. Focusing on Controllables in Visualization (00:03:07) Encourages athletes to visualize controllable aspects, not outcomes, to maximize growth and potential. Recording and Priming Flow State Feelings (00:04:00) Advises athletes to record and remember feelings from high-performance states to prime future success. Process-Oriented and Realistic Visualization (00:05:47) Stresses the importance of process-focused, realistic, and detailed visualization, including emotional and physical sensations. Responding to Negative Visualizations (00:06:41) Covers how to handle negative or anxious thoughts during visualization by practicing positive responses and focusing on controllables. Summary and Audience Engagement (00:07:37) Summarizes key points, invites listener feedback, and emphasizes process-focused visualization for better athletic performance. Closing Remarks (00:08:33) Wraps up the episode, offers to go deeper on visualization, and encourages audience interaction.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlessperformancewi Follow our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@limitlessperformancewi Check us out on X: https://x.com/lperformancewi

    10min
  5. 13 DE JUL.

    The Greatest Techniques to Conquer Self-Doubt and Fear in Athletics

    Send us a text Summer Opportunities On Our Website! Don't Miss Out! Click Here! In this episode, Coach Jack guides a student, through understanding "Part X"—the inner voice that fuels self-doubt and fear, especially in sports. They discuss how these negative thoughts can hinder performance and explore ways to recognize and manage them. Coach Jack introduces meditation as a practical tool, leading Stanley through a simple breath-focused exercise to help control attention and reduce distractions. The episode emphasizes self-awareness, the importance of regular practice, and how meditation can help athletes overcome internal barriers and perform at their best. Introduction to Part X and the North Star (00:00:00) Explains the concept of "Part X" as the internal voice of fear and self-doubt, using the North Star analogy. Identifying Fear and Self-Doubt (00:01:09) Discusses how fear, especially fear of failure in basketball, is fueled by Part X and how thoughts aren't always true. Personal Experiences with Part X (00:02:23) Speaker 1 shares personal struggles with self-doubt and emphasizes the importance of not feeding Part X. Activity: Naming Part X Voices (00:03:32) Stanley identifies his common fears, both in sports and daily life, to increase self-awareness. Introduction to Meditation (00:04:12) Introduces meditation as a tool for gaining control over attention and explains its various forms and purposes. Meditation Instructions and Preparation (00:05:42) Guides Stanley through the physical setup and mental approach for meditation, focusing on posture and breath. Breath Meditation Technique (00:06:38) Details the specific breath meditation practice, including where to focus attention and how to handle distractions. Practicing Meditation and Handling Distractions (00:08:42) Explains how to deal with boredom and distractions during meditation, emphasizing returning attention to the breath. Guided Meditation Practice (00:09:51) Leads Stanley through a short meditation session and discusses his experience and challenges. Assigning Meditation Homework and Wrap-Up (00:11:01) Assigns daily meditation practice as homework, checks in on Stanley’s feelings, and concludes the session. Support the show Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlessperformancewi Follow our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@limitlessperformancewi Check us out on X: https://x.com/lperformancewi

    14min
  6. 8 DE JUL.

    The Greatest Mindset Hacks for Young Athletes: Boosting Confidence and Focus

    Send us a text Don't Miss Out on Summer Opportunities, Click Here for the LP Website!  In this episode, Coach Jack introduces young athlete Tenley to the fundamentals of sports psychology. They discuss how the mind influences sports performance, focusing on confidence, attention, and meditation. Through relatable examples, Tenley learns how managing her thoughts and attention can boost her confidence and help her handle mental challenges in sports. The episode highlights practical strategies, like mindfulness and focusing on controllable actions, empowering athletes to strengthen their mental game and improve both their performance and overall experience in sports.  Introduction to Part X and the North Star (00:00:00) Explains the concept of "Part X" as the internal voice of fear and self-doubt, using the North Star analogy. Identifying Fear and Self-Doubt (00:01:09) Discusses how fear, especially fear of failure in basketball, is fueled by Part X and how thoughts aren't always true. Personal Experiences with Part X (00:02:23) Speaker 1 shares personal struggles with self-doubt and emphasizes the importance of not feeding Part X. Activity: Naming Part X Voices (00:03:32) Stanley identifies his common fears, both in sports and daily life, to increase self-awareness. Introduction to Meditation (00:04:12) Introduces meditation as a tool for gaining control over attention and explains its various forms and purposes. Meditation Instructions and Preparation (00:05:42) Guides Stanley through the physical setup and mental approach for meditation, focusing on posture and breath. Breath Meditation Technique (00:06:38) Details the specific breath meditation practice, including where to focus attention and how to handle distractions. Practicing Meditation and Handling Distractions (00:08:42) Explains how to deal with boredom and distractions during meditation, emphasizing returning attention to the breath. Guided Meditation Practice (00:09:51) Leads Stanley through a short meditation session and discusses his experience and challenges. Assigning Meditation Homework and Wrap-Up (00:11:01) Assigns daily meditation practice as homework, checks in on Stanley’s feelings, and concludes the session. Support the show Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlessperformancewi Follow our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@limitlessperformancewi Check us out on X: https://x.com/lperformancewi

    16min
  7. 15 DE JUN.

    Understanding Part X: Part 1

    Send us a text In this podcast episode, Coach Jack explores how our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs—especially those influenced by the inner critic called "Part X"—shape our reality and mental health. The discussion covers the pitfalls of overthinking, the impact of environmental influences, and the importance of distinguishing between subjective beliefs and objective truth. Students asks clarifying questions, helping to unpack these concepts. Listeners are encouraged to identify limiting narratives imposed by Part X and to make present-focused, creative decisions rather than being driven by fear or false self-perceptions. Understanding Emotions as Neutral Pointers (00:00:00) Emotions are neutral; their value depends on how we interpret and respond to them. Worrying and Hypotheticals: Wasted Energy (00:00:59) Dwelling on hypothetical situations wastes energy and is unhelpful if action can't be taken now. Returning to the Present Moment (00:01:54) Letting go of overthinking and returning to the present, similar to meditation practice. Making Decisions from the Body, Not Hypotheticals (00:02:48) Avoid making decisions based on imagined scenarios; focus on actionable steps in the present. Thoughts, Feelings, and the Voice of Part X (00:03:42) Awareness of surface thoughts and recognizing the influence of "Part X" on emotions. Identifying Part X: Judgment and Permanency (00:04:03) Part X is characterized by judgment and thoughts of permanency, often rooted in past or future. Influence of Environment and Internalized Beliefs (00:04:52) Part X can arise from both external environment and internalized beliefs; awareness is key. How Thoughts Create Reality and False Narratives (00:07:01) Thoughts cause feelings, which shape beliefs and perceived reality; false realities can feel true. Objectivity vs. Subjectivity in Beliefs (00:08:19) Distinguishing between subjective opinions and objective truth; importance of seeking objectivity. Living in False Realities and the Role of Awareness (00:09:18) False self-narratives can limit success; awareness helps align with objective reality. Environmental Influence and Social Media Narratives (00:10:18) The environment, especially social media, can reinforce false beliefs and narratives. Embodied False Narratives and Limiting Beliefs (00:12:17) Examples of limiting self-beliefs; nothing is truly permanent, and change is always possible. Activity: Identifying Limiting Narratives (00:13:27) Exercise to list top five limiting narratives influenced by Part X and environment. Permanency, Possibility, and Defying Limitations (00:14:35) False beliefs in permanency limit potential; possibility exists because things can change. Evaluating the Fruits of Beliefs and Decisions (00:15:35) Assessing the outcomes ("fruits") of beliefs; decisions made from fear vs. creativity. Bringing More of What You Focus On (00:16: Support the show Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Like our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessperformancewi/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlessperformancewi Follow our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@limitlessperformancewi Check us out on X: https://x.com/lperformancewi

    19min

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Limitless Performance is a holistic youth sports performance and training company offering year-round services and camps. With over 400 five-star reviews collectively online, Limitless Performance is the premier sports organization in southern Wisconsin. We are currently located in Janesville, Wisconsin. Our youth client pool ranges from Kindergarten through professional athletes. Our mission is centered around bringing out the best version of every individual involved. The more energy we focus on results, the less energy we spend on the process that brings those results in the first place. Our blend of training and philosophy fosters greatness. Not just greatness, but an enjoyment of the process and journey toward greatness. Not just enjoyment, but a character that everyone looks up to and aspires to become. It’s about who we become through the process, not just what we accomplish. We simplify our sports psychology framework into the following key pieces. All content on this podcast will center around your sport and how you can integrate our curriculum into your daily life to see immediate results. Coach Jack, the author of this podcast, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He spends much of his time developing this curriculum, as it reflects how he trains himself. This involves extensive reading and learning from experts in the field. His studies include Eastern philosophical meditations and mental training tools, paired with the wisdom of ancient philosophy. He then validates these insights through scientifically supported evidence and Western psychology practices. Coach Jack’s mission is to synthesize this invaluable knowledge into a modern, accessible format for busy people to implement and see remarkable transformations in their lives. “Others have certainly attempted what I am aiming for. However, this focus on youth and sports is unique. I firmly believe there is a better way to educate and provide youth and parents with a stronger foundation for finding their own answers. It’s not about projecting my beliefs onto you. I don’t claim to have all the answers; in fact, I believe I know very little. However, I have a deep understanding of various tools that have been used for thousands of years to reduce suffering, build compassion, and enhance performance across all areas of life effortlessly. My curriculum is based on a holistic approach, showing you what has worked throughout human history in training the mind. This isn’t a curriculum claiming to have all the answers; it’s about helping you find YOUR answers.”

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