The Mindset Blog

Our comprehensive blog area has everything you need to better understand your current mindset and performance situation and plan for future competitions.

You're Building Your Life. Are You Using a Blueprint or Just a Wish? Aug 04, 2025

You know that feeling? The one where it seems like your life is on autopilot, and you're just along for the ride. It’s a common and frustrating sensation, but what if I told you that you're actually

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Are You Trapped in the 90%? Aug 03, 2025

Why Conforming is the #1 Enemy of Being Exceptional

Let's talk about the cold, hard truth of being exceptional.

You want to be in the top 10% of your field—whether you're a competitive dancer, a h

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The Unseen Habit That's Silently Shaping Your Performance Aug 02, 2025

Why Your "Inner Dialogue" is More Important Than Your Dance Steps

"Confidence has been described as what we say to ourselves about what we think about ourselves.” – Bill Beswick

Let's get straight

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Your Mental Muscles Are Getting Lazy… And That’s a Problem Aug 01, 2025

Let's get real for a minute.

You and I both know that physical strength isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you earn. You show up at the gym, you lift heavy things, you push through dis

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Is Your "Complaining Habit" Sabotaging Your Dance? Aug 01, 2025

A 7-Day Challenge to Uncover Your Hidden Performance Killer

Let's get real for a moment.

You and I both know the competitive dance floor is a brutal, beautiful, and unforgiving place. Every single

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The #1 Hidden Truth About Fear That Will Transform Your Performance Forever... even If You're Terrified Right Now! Jul 29, 2025

You know the feeling, don't you?

The sheer exhilaration of a perfect step, a seamless lead or follow, that moment when the music takes over and you feel truly alive on the dance floor. You've poure

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Are You Accidentally Sabotaging Your Own Comp Day Success? Jul 28, 2025

The ONLY Preparation Strategy That Guarantees You Show Up Calm, Confident, And Ready To Shine!

It might seem obvious nowadays to talk about putting equal energy into physical and mental prep, but h

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Intensity Is Sexy. Consistency Builds Champions. Which One Are You Choosing? champion consistency intensity long term success relentless secret weapon tiny action Jul 28, 2025

Why Your "All-In" Moments Might Be Sabotaging Your Long-Term Success

Let's talk about a powerful truth that I struggled with for years, especially when I first started in competitive ballroom danci

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Stop Wasting Hours in Practice! build confidence competition journal learn faster mental preparation nerves practical tips pro/am dancers Jul 27, 2025

Discover The #1 Secret Weapon Top Pro/Am Dancers Use To Unlock Breakthroughs On Demand (And It Has Nothing To Do With Your Feet)!

As a competitive Pro/Am dancer, you pour so much into perfecting your...

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The Power of Focusing on What Works Jul 27, 2025

As competitive Pro/Am dancers, we pour our hearts and souls onto the dance floor. We strive for perfection, and naturally, our minds are wired to spot flaws. Many athletes, from beginners to seasoned ...

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The Power of ONE: How to Improve Your Dancing by 1% a Day one dance at a time one step at a time practical tips specific intention the champion's mindset the number one Jul 25, 2025

The number ONE. It’s a powerful symbol, isn't it? We strive to be the number one in our careers, to be the one person who makes a difference, and to be one step closer to our goals every single day. F...

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Welcome to the Pro/Am Performance Lab community! mental preparation practical tips pro/am dancers proven techniques welcome Jul 25, 2025

Hello, fellow Pro/Am dancers!

I am absolutely thrilled to welcome you to this vibrant community—a space designed just for you, the passionate competitive dancer. Whether you're a seasoned pro-am or j...

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