{"podcast":{"title":"The SPMI Podcast","slug":"the-spmi-podcast-452260","podcast_index_feed_id":452260,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/5jVfBczc","website_url":"https://the-mindset-of-setting-goals.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/019e130e-9d91-4ec4-a21a-1319d6f37e8d/40cb2c0d-386a-4371-84d3-077bf48e5a0a/3000x3000/the-spmi-podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"SPMI LLC","episode_count":52,"summary":"Welcome to the ultimate mental toughness podcast for athletes, coaches, parents, and performers. On this podcast you will learn mental toughness techniques and methodologies utilized by SPMI, one of the sports industry leaders in mental training. This podcast is filled with science-based mental toughness techniques and methodologies to help you overcome the struggles and challenges you've face in your sport. In addition, SPMI founder, Patrick Albán, interviews world-class athletes, coaches, and more to get a detailed understanding of why they succeed. This is a podcast you want to make sure to subscribe to. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about the SPMI company and the services that have helped thousands of athletes in over 70 sports, please visit the company site at www.gospmi.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260"},"episode":{"title":"EP #48: Beyond Thinking: Why Unconscious Confidence Drives Elite Performance","slug":"ep-48-beyond-thinking-why-unconscious-confidence-drives-elite-performance","published_at":"2025-12-20T20:08:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260/ep-48-beyond-thinking-why-unconscious-confidence-drives-elite-performance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260","url":"https://the-mindset-of-setting-goals.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-48-beyond-thinking-why-unconscious-confidence-drives-elite-performance-D_KVA6WJ","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/5581077e-40ba-4956-9ba4-df631587ddd1/episodes/6b8a064e-fc3f-499e-a4dd-ef430f9ab952/audio/b1be8877-3393-4682-b37b-7b749ec7ab8b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=5jVfBczc","summary":"In this episode, Patrick discusses the concept of unconscious confidence, emphasizing its importance for athletes and how it can be developed through skill mastery, consistent practice, and positive reinforcement. He highlights the role of parents in fostering a supportive environment that encourages effort over results and normalizes mistakes as part of the learning process. The conversation also touches on the significance of discipline and preparation in achieving success, particularly as athletes prepare for the upcoming year. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Unconscious Confidence 06:33 The Four Stages of Skill Mastery 11:43 Key Components of Developing Confidence 25:15 The Role of Parents in Building Confidence 40:36 Preparing for Success in 2026 To learn more on how to get started training your mental game with SPMI, please visit the company website at www.gospmi.com Sign up for a free 15-minute consultation at www.gospmi.com/contact You may also reach out to us at 786.350.1554 or toll free at 1.800.601.0176","meta_description":"In this episode, Patrick discusses the concept of unconscious confidence, emphasizing its importance for athletes and how it can be developed through skil…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2491,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-spmi-podcast-452260/episodes/ep-48-beyond-thinking-why-unconscious-confidence-drives-elite-performance/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260/ep-48-beyond-thinking-why-unconscious-confidence-drives-elite-performance.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}