Team Series: Mental Performance with Brandon Epstein
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In this episode, guest Brandon Epstein, author of "Program to Fail," discusses his work with Matt Cook and its application to athletes. They delve into Epstein's journey to self-improvement, his unconventional healing methods inspired by Aaron Rogers, and the influence of early life programming. The conversation also covers overcoming self-doubt in golf, common mental blocks in athletes, and the mental challenges inherent in professional sports. Epstein shares his coaching journey and future plans.

Unlock your mental potential with this captivating episode of the Pull Hook Golf Podcast! Join Matthew Cook as he sits down with Brandon Epstein, a renowned mental performance coach, in the first installment of our 'Team Series.' Brandon sheds light on the untapped potential of the mind, revealing insights from his transformative book 'Programmed to Fail: How to Break Through Your Mental Blocks and Achieve Greatness.' Together, they discuss the critical mental aspects of golf, common mental blocks in athletes, and how you can optimize your mental game for better performance. Whether you're a pro golfer or an everyday player, you won't want to miss this empowering conversation that could forever change your game. Tune in now!

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- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Programmed-Fail-Through-Achieve-Greatness-ebook/dp/B0CK68RZ3W/)

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonepstein_/)

- Website: https://www.theowned.industries/)

- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonEpstein\](https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonEpstein%5C))_

(0:00) Introduction and guest Brandon Epstein's background (1:56) Brandon Epstein's new book "Program to Fail" and his personal Boofo experience (9:21) Brandon Epstein's work with Matt Cook and application to sports and athletes (14:00) Brandon Epstein's journey to self-improvement and dealing with judgement (18:01) Aaron Rogers' influence and unconventional healing methods (23:18) Early life programming influences and shaping our mind (26:20) Sponsor: Swannies (27:25) Overcoming self-doubt in golf and the power of belief (32:03) Common mental blocks in athletes and transformational coaching stories (38:26) Power vs force in achieving goals and tailoring coaching to individual needs (43:38) Golf: a mental game and mental challenges in professional sports (52:24) Brandon Epstein's coaching journey and embracing individuality in methods (57:27) Future plans with Brandon Epstein and connecting with him (1:00:39) Structure and content of Brandon's book and potential for a part 2 episode (1:02:16) Wrapping up and promoting upcoming episodes of the Pull Hook Golf podcast