If your idea of toughness is resisting all change and never admitting your weaknesses, you’re blocking your own growth. It really is that simple. True strength means being willing to see where you fall short—and yes, even asking for help. It’s scary. It’s risky. But the reward is the chance to grow into a stronger, more honest version of yourself. I only learned to be vulnerable when I had no choice. After my stroke, I needed help—lots of it. That forced vulnerability led to some of the bigge...
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If your idea of toughness is resisting all change and never admitting your weaknesses, you’re blocking your own growth. It really is that simple. True strength means being willing to see where you fall short—and yes, even asking for help. It’s scary. It’s risky. But the reward is the chance to grow into a stronger, more honest version of yourself. I only learned to be vulnerable when I had no choice. After my stroke, I needed help—lots of it. That forced vulnerability led to some of the bigge...
Episode 134: Beyond the Pitch: Maya Lambert on Turning Soccer Lessons into Career Strengths
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Episode 134: Beyond the Pitch: Maya Lambert on Turning Soccer Lessons into Career Strengths
In this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Thomann talks with former Purdue University captain and professional defender Maya Lambert about how her soccer journey prepared her for life and work beyond the game. We talk about: How competing in the Big Ten and serving as a leader at Purdue shaped her confidence and communicationThe mental toughness and perspective she gained from recovering from injuryHer experience playing professionally in Kazakhstan and the UEFA Women’s Champi...
The Mental Mettle Podcast
If your idea of toughness is resisting all change and never admitting your weaknesses, you’re blocking your own growth. It really is that simple. True strength means being willing to see where you fall short—and yes, even asking for help. It’s scary. It’s risky. But the reward is the chance to grow into a stronger, more honest version of yourself. I only learned to be vulnerable when I had no choice. After my stroke, I needed help—lots of it. That forced vulnerability led to some of the bigge...
