{"podcast":{"title":"Quest for Success","slug":"quest-for-success-7403148","podcast_index_feed_id":7403148,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/509328/rss","website_url":"https://quest-success.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/6/d/0/96d03275e158b8fd16c3140a3186d450/0001-6724338517254244971.jpg","author":"Jerry Cunningham","episode_count":213,"summary":"**Quest for Success with Dr. Jerry Cunningham** Are you a leader who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly falling short of your full potential? Welcome to *Quest for Success*, the podcast that will help you break through self-doubt and step into the success you were made for. I'm **Dr. Jerry Cunningham**, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people overcome mental roadblocks, build resilience, and unlock the life they were meant to live. This podcast is for high achievers, leaders, and everyday people who want to strengthen their **mindset, morals, body, spirit, and finances**—the five pillars of success. Here's what you can expect from *Quest for Success*: 🔹 **Mental & Social Health** – Understand the psychology behind success, master your emotions, and build unshakable confidence. 🔹 **Morality & Integrity** – Learn how strong ethics and character shape long-term success, using insights from stoicism, research, and common sense. 🔹 **Physical Health & Discipline** – Stay sharp, energized, and driven with practical strategies for optimizing your health. 🔹 **Spiritual Growth** – Find deeper meaning and guidance in your journey using biblica…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:57.655603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148"},"episode":{"title":"The Mental Playbook: How to Stop Playing Not to Lose","slug":"the-mental-playbook-how-to-stop-playing-not-to-lose","published_at":"2026-05-05T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148/the-mental-playbook-how-to-stop-playing-not-to-lose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148","url":"https://quest-success.com/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/91038b65-2547-46ea-8dce-d6b237852bad/Offense_vs_Defense.mp3?dest-id=4368138","summary":"Are you living your life trying not to mess up… or actually trying to win? In this episode of Quest for Success , you'll learn how to recognize when you're stuck in a defensive mindset—playing it safe, holding back, and avoiding risk—and how to shift into an offensive mindset that moves your life forward. This isn't about reckless decisions or blind confidence. It's about understanding how your brain, habits, and emotions are wired… and how to use them to your advantage. You'll walk away with a clear way to spot where you've been playing defense in your daily life—and more importantly, what to do about it. From your mindset and relationships to your health, faith, and finances, this episode gives you practical ways to stop reacting and start creating momentum. If you're ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start making real moves, this one is for you. Key Topics Approach versus avoidance motivation Neuroscience of mindset and habits Lessons from Tom Brady on resilience The Inner Game of Tennis and life Strategies to shift from defensive to offensive mindset 🔗 Learn more and explore additional resources at: www.Quest-Success.com 📚 Suggested Reading & Resources The Inner Game of Tennis – W. Timothy Gallwey Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol Dweck Seligman, M. E. P. (1975). Helplessness: On Depression, Development, and Death Elliot, A. J. (1999). Approach and Avoidance Motivation and Achievement Goals 🎬 Mentions & Inspiration #TomBrady #RememberTheTitans Check out the sponsor of this episode: Go to Hostinger.com/QUEST20 and use code QUEST20 for 20% off. You'll be glad you did. 20% off Code: QUEST20","meta_description":"Are you living your life trying not to mess up… or actually trying to win? In this episode of Quest for Success , you'll learn how to recognize when you'r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1415,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/quest-for-success-7403148/episodes/the-mental-playbook-how-to-stop-playing-not-to-lose/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148/the-mental-playbook-how-to-stop-playing-not-to-lose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}