There is an element of patience in what we do - this HARD game that we choose to play; and how patiently staying the course (even when the destination isn’t completely clear) has a tendency to pay off (often when we least expect it).
A speech for the ages. Listen in on what reads like pre-game pump up message to those competing on the biggest stage of their careers. Taken from an exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE strategy session, this episode describes competing in the most electrifying atmosphere our sport has to offer: The Spring Fling Million.
I believe that we tend to overestimate the presence of skill in our own positive outcomes. And that we tend to overestimate the presence of luck in our negative outcomes. When we view others, however, that gets flipped. We tend to overestimate the presence of luck in other's successes. And we overestimate the presence of skill (or lack thereof) in their negative outcomes. In short: we lose because we're unlucky. They lose because they suck. They win because they're lucky. We win because we're am...
While we typically use this podcast space to focus on the psychology of competition (partly because you've requested it, but mostly because that's totally my bag!), we occasionally get requests for more specific, technical, on-track insight. The most common of those requests often revolves around weather, and predicting the impact that changes in weather will have on our cars' performance. In this episode, we focus on the impacts weather can have, and the specific weather measurements that seem ...
In a previous episode, I shared some takeaways from coaching youth basketball that I think apply directly to driving a race car. If that may have seemed like a stretch, this week's show may provide a more direct parallel. In it, I discuss some of the lessons that coaching has to offer than can make us better parents, leaders, and teachers.
What does coaching 4th and 5th grade basketball have to do with drag racing you ask? Well, maybe more than you think. In this episode, I share what I've learned about staying in the moment when we're surrounded by overwhelm. When there are 7 different things I could focus on, how do I pick the one that's going to facilitate my best performance?
Our game is filled with ups and downs. It's easy to go from "hero to zero" and feel like we're only as good as our last run down the race track. In this episode, I share a mindset you can use to combat this constant battle of ups and downs.
In this episode we discuss the (obvious) benefits of a potential bye run and the common pitfalls racers often overlook when sitting on the bye. While these pitfalls can have a negative impact on performance, a simple mindset shift in the staging lanes can help you avoid them altogether.
Where do you start when you're new to this? How do you "catch up" when you feel like you're years behind the rest of your competitors? In this episode, I share what I believe to be the best approach for accelerating your learning curve when you're new to bracket racing.
Getting called back for a re-run doesn't happen very often, but when it does... It's often associated with some feelings of discontent. In this episode, I share some of my "re-run" experience and how I approach these rounds.
When should you "level up" to the next class? Or should you at all? In this episode, I discuss this question and share key factors you should be considering.
Last week we discussed the idea of "cultivated ignorance"- purposely ignoring distractions or annoyances that we find ourselves in at the race track. This week, I share a story of a staging lanes argument I had many years ago that drives this point home.
What if we could ignore everything upsetting or distracting in the race car? To have that trash-talking opponent's words go in one ear and out the other? These annoyances only affect us to the extent that we let them... In this episode, I share how to adopt a sense of "cultivated ignorance" and filter out these distractions.
An age old problem: your car "rocks" forward/backward when you set the transbrake. Should you wire-in a Line Lock to fix this issue? In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to approach this issue.
Ever prepare for a Marathon? How about a Marathon race? Yea, the 4+ day mega races, with high stakes. Whether it's a Million dollar bracket race, the US Nationals, or even your annual trek to the bracket finals... These races present unique challenges (and opportunities) from your typical Saturday-night bracket race. In this episode, I discuss how you can best prepare and perform at these marathon events.
Is the choice to be optimistic as black and white as I tend to make it out to be? In this episode, I share some perspective that will help you understand the value in being "boldly optimistic" at and away from the race track.
The Daily Driver is back! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our listeners, we have decided to continue posting new Daily Driver episodes on a Weekly basis; every Monday. To kick things off, here's a new episode on "Judging track conditions"!
You asked... We delivered! Starting today, we'll post new Daily Driver episodes on a weekly basis. You can expect a new episode to drop every Monday morning.
In this episode, I share a mental framework that challenges the way we often think about the success of those around us.
What aspect of your program needs the most work? In other words, how do you determine where you should be focusing your efforts to improve? In this episode, I share how you can use "raw data" (instead of emotion) to pinpoint this areas and start improving.
What to do when you feel "tired" of all this racing. It's a common feeling; burnout after a long season. But there's no need to feel guilty about it. In this episode, I share how to manage racing "burnout".
What's the best finish line strategy? Should you focus on trying to "take" .00x at the stripe? Or is it more about trying to "match the scoreboard" and go dead on? To be honest, my answer on this has changed over time. In this episode I explain my personal opinion and share how you can approach this question.
What's the best ET for bracket racing? Is a 4.40 dragster better than a 4.60 dragster? Do faster cars have the advantage? Is there a "Sweet spot" for door cars? The truth is, ANY of these ET ranges can win (they do all the time). The "optimal" ET is more than just a number. In this episode, I share why.
High achievers often face a common dilemma; the unattainable pursuit of perfection. How can we embrace this challenge to keep things exciting?
Is there such thing as an original thought? Or is every new idea the combination of numerous ideas we've already heard?
Does physical health affect performance on the race track? In this episode, Luke shares his answer along with some examples to support his case.
"Everything happens for a reason"... Whether you believe this or not, there's a powerful mindset tool hidden in this message.
You've heard that quote right? "It takes 20 years to make an overnight success". Racing is kind of like that. Race by race, it may feel like you're failing to make progress. But when you look up after 5 years you can be in a totally different place. How do you make sure that happens? That's what this episode is about.
Performance anxiety, nerves, that pit in your stomach. It's part of our game. In this episode, Luke shares a way to ease this feeling prior to competition.
