Episode
Optimistic Mindset with Kendall Cross
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- Wrestling Mindset
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- Nov 3, 2025
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- 1933
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Summary
Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic Champion Kendall Cross about breaking down opponents with sport intelligence, placing low value on failures to stay optimistic, and why being motivated to compete matters more than being the best athlete. Timestamps: 2:50 - Positive outlook and optimistic mindset 4:01 - Being a cerebral wrestler without elite athleticism 8:04 - Early influences 9:55 - Demystifying the Olympic process 12:40 - Naysayers doubting the unorthodox style 16:35 - Social media's impact on young wrestlers today 21:30 - High motivation to compete drives success 23:30 - Placing low value on failures and mistakes 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes. If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] 🎙Stay connected with Wrestling Mindset 🔗 Visit our website: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/ 📞 Book a free consultation: https://www.wrestlingmindset.com/1-on-1-coaching/ Wrestling Mindset Social Media Instagram: / wrestlingmindset Facebook: / wrestlingmindset Twitter: / wrestlingmindse 🎧 Listen to our podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65xcqo9ZdPY36HeQOltPUI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.