Heather Smith is an author, competitive barrel racer and founder of barrelracingtips.com.  But her advice is relevant to any discipline. In this episode, we discuss goal setting and the importance of setting realistic expectations, recognizing progress and avoiding the natural tendency to self-sabotage. We also talk about preparing to win in the arena with mindset and pre-competition rituals.

If you would like to learn more about Heather and her competitive journey with horses, you can check out a previous interview I did with her on the Earn Your Spurs podcast here.

 

Find Heather Online:

www.barrelracingtips.com

https://www.facebook.com/BarrelRacingTips/

Three No-Brainer Components for Successful and Consistent Barrel Racing Under Pressure 

 

Resources Mentioned:

With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham

Relentless by Tim Grover

Heather's Books (on Amazon):

The Confident Barrel Racer

Secrets to Barrel Racing Success

The First 51 Barrel Racing Exercises

The Next 50 Barrel Racing Exercises

Or get them on her website with special bonuses:

http://www.barrelracingtips.com/barrel-racing-books

 

Heather's "Winning State" Playlist:

Fight Song, Rachel Platten

Hall of Fame, The Stript

Rise, Katy Perry

Just Like Fire, Pink

I Am the Fire, Halestorm

Not Afraid, Eminem

Lose Yourself, Eminem

Live Like You Were Dying, Tim McGraw (kind of slower song, but good reminder to make a run like it was your last!)

Dog Days Are Over, Florence + The Machine

Run Boy Run, Woodkid

 

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