John Mayer & Aaron Wexler - How to Create a Culture of Lifelong Learning

John Mayer & Aaron Wexler - How to Create a Culture of Lifelong Learning

Author: Aaron Wexler December 22, 2021 Duration: 46:21

Episode 42: John Mayer - NCAA Champion, 4x AVP Champion, 2x FIVB Champion, Head Coach Beach Volleyball at LMU, Host of "Coach Your Brains Out" Podcast, Co-Author of "Coach Your Brains Out" Book

Coach Your Brains Out Podcast: https://apple.co/3mMU2nB

Coach Your Brains Out Book: https://amzn.to/3edr5MO


In this Episode we Discuss:

-How to identify and stay clear on your values

-The difference between Inspiration & Motivation

-The difference between Growth & Fixed Mindset

-Creating a Culture of Lifelong Learning as a coach at LMU

-Leadership/Inspired Leadership/Servant Leadership as a skill

-Champion Mindset: Identifying goals & tasks and writing them down in a journal

-The 3/2/1 Exercise - 3 things you did well, 2 things that were a challenge, 1 thing you want to get better at tomorrow

-The Power of Visualization

-Emotional Management Tools - The power of self awareness & finding the flow

-The Writing process - What am I really curious about?

-John's Why - "To help the people I care about grow."


Hosted by Aaron Wexler, Within The Game explores the shared mental frameworks of high performers, whether they're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating daily life. This isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, practical conversation about the specific, often overlooked tools that fuel sustained inspiration and success. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of guests, from Olympic champions and professional athletes to seasoned coaches and innovative entrepreneurs. The focus is always on the tangible: the routines, mindset shifts, and personal philosophies they actively use to excel under pressure and find meaning in their work. You'll hear how a coach visualizes a game plan, the way an entrepreneur reframes failure, or the mental ritual an athlete relies on before a crucial moment. The aim is to unpack these accessible strategies, demonstrating that the discipline for peak performance isn't confined to a stadium or an office-it's a transferable skill set. By listening to this podcast, you gain a behind-the-scenes look at the psychology of excellence, offering actionable insights that can be applied to your own goals and challenges. It’s about understanding the internal mechanics that drive external results, providing a resource for anyone looking to cultivate resilience, creativity, and a more inspired approach to their own game, whatever that may be.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Within The Game
Podcast Episodes
The Inspired Athlete Book Launch!!! With Aaron Wexler & Kate Yurenda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:58
Shop Now: www.theinspiredathlete.comBuy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJDSubscribe and hit the bell for more!!Follow us on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast and check out our website https://www.withi…
How My Writing Coach Helped me Become a First Time Published Author [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:57
Episode 53 features Brian Gruber - an author, writing coach, and marketing consultant living on the Thai island of Koh Phangan. Brian has spent 40 years studying, leading, and founding new media companies and projects. H…
Trevor Crabb Explains How He Won 3 Manhattan Beach Opens in a Row [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:10
Episode 50: Trevor Crabb *UPDATED* 13x Beach Volleyball Champion having just won the AVP Chicago Open this past weekend (9/4/22)! That makes him a 3x champion in 2022. This episode was recorded prior to the Chicago event…
Rob Dyrdek - Seeking Balance & Progress To Optimize Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:57
Rob Dyrdek - former professional skateboarder. MTV Legend: Rob & Big, Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness. He also is the creator of the animated series Wild Grinders, in which he voices the series' main character, Lil Rob.…