How do elite performers bounce forward from setbacks and how can you?

High-performance coach and former championship football coach Jaime Elizondo joins Ian Bowen to unpack the science of resilience, the power of adaptive thinking, and his proven "Crush It" framework for turning obstacles into opportunities.

Drawing from 25+ years in sports and executive coaching, Jaime reveals:

1. The 7 layers of resilience most people miss.

2. Why "bounce forward" beats "bounce back."

3. How to silence doubt before it derails you.

4. The Crush It Formula: Courage, Resilience, Unstoppable Identity, and more.

5. Energy management tactics to sustain focus (and why sleep is a superpower).

Key Takeaways:

1. Doubt causes delay, delay causes division. Immediate action aligns you with your purpose.

2. Resilience is multi-dimensional. Master emotional regulation, optimism, self-efficacy, and empathy.

3. Elite performers recover faster. They don’t lack fear—they adapt and navigate challenges quicker.

4. "I get to" more than "I have to." Reframing obligations as opportunities fuels mental toughness.

5. Protect your energy bank. Identify drains (like email overload) and replenish with intentional recharging.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Jaime Elizondo: From NFL coaching to high-performance leadership

05:20 – Jaime’s pivot: Turning down $150K in law to coach for $12.5K

10:45 – The "Crush It Formula" origin story (and a championship-game disaster)

18:30 – The 7 pillars of resilience most people ignore

25:00 – Fixed vs. growth mindset: The continuum most miss

32:10 – Energy management: Why time is finite but energy is renewable

40:15 – Sleep science: How the brain replenishes in the last 4 hours

47:00 – Halftime hacks: Borrowing football strategies for daily focus

52:30 – Where to find Jaime’s book, coaching programs, and free resources

Connect with Coach Jaime Elizondo:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-elizondo/

Website: https://jaimeelizondo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_elizondo/

Connect with Ian Bowen:

Website: https://thepositivepersistence.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianrbowen?lang=en

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivePersistence-ch8fk

CONNECT WITH IAN BOWEN:

Website: https://thepositivepersistence.com/

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