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The Daily Drive
Austin Merrill
504 episodes
1 day ago
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, ever frozen on the sideline waiting for the “perfect” off-season, the “perfect” coach, or the “perfect” feeling before you finally commit to getting better—only to watch another year slip by? We hit you with Henry Ford’s gritty truth: he didn’t wait for flawless machinery—he rolled imperfect cars off the line, fixed them on the fly, and changed the world. You’ll get the exact 60-second “Imperfect Start System” elite athletes use to begin t...
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Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, ever frozen on the sideline waiting for the “perfect” off-season, the “perfect” coach, or the “perfect” feeling before you finally commit to getting better—only to watch another year slip by? We hit you with Henry Ford’s gritty truth: he didn’t wait for flawless machinery—he rolled imperfect cars off the line, fixed them on the fly, and changed the world. You’ll get the exact 60-second “Imperfect Start System” elite athletes use to begin t...
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Episodes (20/504)
The Daily Drive
505. The Assembly Line
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, ever frozen on the sideline waiting for the “perfect” off-season, the “perfect” coach, or the “perfect” feeling before you finally commit to getting better—only to watch another year slip by? We hit you with Henry Ford’s gritty truth: he didn’t wait for flawless machinery—he rolled imperfect cars off the line, fixed them on the fly, and changed the world. You’ll get the exact 60-second “Imperfect Start System” elite athletes use to begin t...
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1 day ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
504. The Sirens
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, ever felt that gut-punch moment when the game flips, your shots are bricking, the crowd’s on you, and every fiber in your body screams to scrap the game plan and just “figure it out” right now? We expose that siren call for what it is, compare it to the ancient Greek sailors who literally tied themselves to the mast to survive temptation, then hand you a dead-simple, repeatable 3-step system (one pause, one anchor, one micro-action) you ca...
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1 day ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
503. Currency of Attention
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we explore a powerful lesson from a high-level athlete entering competition season: if you don’t fiercely protect your energy, time, and attention, others will drain them without hesitation. Learn how one simple phone setting—allowing only two people to bypass distractions—plus a dedicated daily block to handle everything else, transformed scattered focus into unbreakable concentration, and why treating your attention like the ultimate cur...
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3 days ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
502. One Thing At a Time
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, uncover the hidden energy thief sabotaging elite athletes: scattered attention, not the grind of training. Drawing from Michael Phelps' 23-gold-medal legacy, we dive into how he channeled his ADHD-fueled chaos into unbreakable focus through nightly visualization rituals—rehearsing triumphs, disasters, and everything in between—ruthlessly ignoring rivals' mind games, and locking in pre-race routines that blocked out the world's noise. Disco...
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4 days ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
501. The Cycle of Failure
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we explore the hidden moment that separates champions from the rest: the instant failure triggers doubt. When the plan that once felt bulletproof suddenly seems wrong, do you stay the course through the mental fog, or do you scatter and self-sabotage? Discover why successful athletes—and people—treat doubt as noise, not truth, and learn the simple reminders and fallback habits that keep you locked in when everything screams to quit or chan...
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6 days ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
500. What Held Me Back
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we celebrate episode 500! Looking back at the fears that almost stopped it all—fear of running out of ideas, sounding “good enough,” or being judged—I reveal the truth after 500 daily episodes: every single doubt was a lie. If you're hesitating to start, this is your proof that the obstacles in your head dissolve the moment you begin. Just hit record—the world needs your voice. Let's Chat! https://calendly.com/genesismpc/30min FREE P...
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1 week ago
4 minutes

The Daily Drive
499. Redemption v. Contamination
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, discover the game-changing secret to rewriting your life: choosing redemption over contamination narratives. Learn how framing hardships as stepping stones (instead of downward spirals) doesn’t just shift your mindset—it boosts recovery, protects your heart, and literally creates a better future. One simple story shift could change everything. Let's Chat! https://calendly.com/genesismpc/30min FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
498. The Danger of New Lessons
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we go inside the mind of a college pitcher who learned the hard way: chasing the hot new feel that worked yesterday can make you completely forget the simple fundamentals that got you there in the first place. One fiery outing had him trying to force anger every single game—only to watch his command and mechanics fall apart because he abandoned the quiet building blocks he already owned. The real secret to consistency isn’t a shiny new cue...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
497. The Track is Grey!
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, discover the game-changing power of simplicity through the true story of a talented hurdler who crushed overthinking by focusing on one ridiculous detail: the color of the track. What started as a tiny coaching tip turned into a breakthrough moment when she ran up screaming, “The track is gray!”—proof that getting out of your own head can unlock everything your body already knows how to do. We explore how we all micromanage ourselves right...
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1 week ago
3 minutes

The Daily Drive
496. Aim Small, Miss Small
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, a college pitcher reveals how his coach's quirky "aim small, miss small" mantra—focusing on a single leaf amid chaos—transformed a disastrous outing into a breakout performance, proving that razor-sharp, singular focus is the secret to unlocking peak ability under pressure. Let's Chat! https://calendly.com/genesismpc/30min FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzagsPo77cohUCC5EP4bp_oYl8PF1OlTE2...
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1 week ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
495. Focus on the Leaf
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, a former college pitcher shares a pivotal meltdown in a high-stakes Pacific Northwest league, only for his coach to deliver a bizarre yet profound lesson: "Focus on the leaf." Discover how zeroing in on one singular point unlocked composure, elite performance, and a timeless mindset for conquering distractions in any high-pressure moment. Let's Chat! https://calendly.com/genesismpc/30min FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://do...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
494. It's an Experiment
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, frustrated athletes learn why endless hard work yields no results—it's not effort alone, but treating practice like an experiment with intentional plans, sufficient reps, and post-session analysis to adjust and finally move the needle. Let's Chat! https://calendly.com/genesismpc/30min FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzagsPo77cohUCC5EP4bp_oYl8PF1OlTE2Ruohuynca3NVwA/viewform?usp=dialog ...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
493. Simplicity is King
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we’re ditching the coach overload and embracing the power of ruthless focus. With nutritionists, sleep gurus, and a dozen other experts pulling us in every direction, our attention gets shredded and our growth stalls. Instead, grab a pen, list every single thing you’re trying to “optimize,” then brutally highlight just one or two that truly move the needle. Because the Pareto Principle doesn’t lie: 80% of your results come from 20% of your...
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2 weeks ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
492. Peru in June
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we explore a surprising trip to Peru in June 2024, where summer expectations met winter chills, forcing an impromptu coat purchase. This mishap reveals a powerful lesson: just as knowing Peru's seasonal tendencies prevents wardrobe disasters, understanding your natural competition habits—like speeding up or forcing outcomes—lets you plan countermeasures, such as deliberate breathing or process focus, to turn weaknesses into strengths. FREE...
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2 weeks ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
491. Lost in the Store
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we challenge the stigma that asking for help signals weakness—it's actually your fastest path to efficiency and growth. Drawing from everyday store hunts, discover why leveraging available resources saves time, turns obstacles into opportunities, and builds a powerful habit for tackling life's stuck moments with smarter guidance. FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzagsPo77cohUCC5EP4bp_oYl8PF1OlTE...
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2 weeks ago
2 minutes

The Daily Drive
490. A Super Power
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, discover humility as the ultimate superpower that turns open curiosity into unbreakable wisdom, while closed-off arrogance traps you in ignorance forever. Link it to ditching that success myth on desires—embrace your 'why,' delay the wins, and watch your growth explode. Mindset mastered! FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzagsPo77cohUCC5EP4bp_oYl8PF1OlTE2Ruohuynca3NVwA/viewform?usp=dialog Fol...
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2 weeks ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
489. A Myth About the Successful
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we shatter a dangerous myth we tell ourselves about successful people: that they don't battle the same desires as us. Truth bomb—they do, but they win with a rock-solid 'why' driving their sacrifices, plus the grit to skip instant gratification's dead ends for the triumph of delayed glory. Fuel your purpose! FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzagsPo77cohUCC5EP4bp_oYl8PF1OlTE2Ruohuynca3NVwA/viewfo...
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2 weeks ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
488. Release Valve
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we challenge the assumption that athletes' emotional outbursts—like breaking a bat or throwing a helmet—signal a loss of control. Instead, explore how these moments can be intentional releases of energy, strategically channeled to boost performance and maintain focus. Host delves into the power of embracing frustration productively, urging listeners to reflect on their own emotional outlets. By controlling how and when emotions surface, ra...
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2 weeks ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
487. Be the Initiator
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, master the dual principles of influence: discover why "Going First"—boldly risking rejection by investing in relationships through favors—feels as thrillingly vulnerable as high school romance, then learn "Illustrate, Don’t Tell" to prove your worth through actions, not words, turning trust into your ultimate business superpower. FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzagsPo77cohUCC5EP4bp_oYl8PF1OlTE...
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2 weeks ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
486. Iron Butt Riders
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we explore the Iron Butt rider's mantra—speed matters less than relentless forward motion—and how applying this mindset turns everyday commutes into unstoppable progress toward your biggest goals. FREE PARENT SEMINAR SIGN UP BELOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzagsPo77cohUCC5EP4bp_oYl8PF1OlTE2Ruohuynca3NVwA/viewform?usp=dialog Follow me for more and check out my newsletter! https://theweeklydrive.beehiiv.com/ Instagra...
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3 weeks ago
1 minute

The Daily Drive
Send us a text In today's episode of the Daily Drive, ever frozen on the sideline waiting for the “perfect” off-season, the “perfect” coach, or the “perfect” feeling before you finally commit to getting better—only to watch another year slip by? We hit you with Henry Ford’s gritty truth: he didn’t wait for flawless machinery—he rolled imperfect cars off the line, fixed them on the fly, and changed the world. You’ll get the exact 60-second “Imperfect Start System” elite athletes use to begin t...