Listen "Why “Control What You Can Control” Is Terrible Advice with Trevor Conner"
Episode Synopsis
You’ve heard the phrase a thousand times: “Control what you can control. But what IS in your control?In this episode, Nick is joined by Trevor Conner, mental performance coach and author of ACE It!, to unpack why this common mindset advice can leave athletes confused, frustrated, and focused on the wrong things.They dig into how to simplify your focus, let go of outcomes, and start showing up with more clarity, confidence, and control over what really matters.Here’s what you’ll walk away with:✔️ Why “control what you can control” doesn’t actually help under pressure✔️ The ACE framework: Attitude, Concentration, Effort✔️ The real difference between control and over-control✔️ How your identity affects performance, and how to reset it✔️ The mental traps Gen Z athletes fall into—and how to fix them✔️ How to stay locked in when things aren’t going your way💬 “You can’t control everything—but you can always control how you show up.”🎯 If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, or like something’s missing—this episode will flip your mindset in the best way.Follow Trevor:📍 @tc_trevorconner on Instagram📍 @hm_perform on Instagram📍 @just_ace_it on TikTok📍 @heartsandmindsllc on TikTok🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes on athlete performance, nutrition, and next-level mindset.
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