Sara Hughes - Stay Locked In,  Approach Everyday Intentionally, & Create "That Switch"

Sara Hughes - Stay Locked In, Approach Everyday Intentionally, & Create "That Switch"

Author: Aaron Wexler January 14, 2023 Duration: 1:09:12

Episode 58 features Sara Hughes - The No. 9 ranked pro beach volleyball player in the world, youngest team to win an AVP event alongside Kelly Cheng (Claes), and a top recruit for both beach and indoor volleyball, Hughes is a Nike Sponsored Athlete, has been names as the 2017 FIVB Top Rookie, the 2018 AVP Best Defender, and Sportswomen of the Year in 2017. Idolizing Misty May-Treanor throughout her youth, Hughes aspired to have her name among Misty May-Treanor and the best of the best as the champion of the Manhattan Open. Her determined mindset and consistent work-ethic inspires others to be the best athletes they can be through physical/mental preparation, mindset, learning how to deal with pressure, competing fiercely, and being a coachable player.

Sara's Social's:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahughesbeach/?hl=en

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahughesbeach?lang=en


Link to Shoe Dog Book: https://amzn.to/3CQ1E0n


In this episode we discuss:

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:15 - What Inspired Living means to Sara
  • 3:00 - How to get through the days that you don't want to be there
  • 8:10 - How Sara plays for her Grandmother
  • 10:11 - Ready Fit Go
  • 11:12 - Support Systems
  • 11:35 - Being a Nike Athlete
  • 14:40 - The Flow (Inside and Outside the Sport)
  • 18:50 - Getting into a Focused Mindset
  • 24:10 - Champion Mindset
  • 29:55 - Emotional Management
  • 33:15 - Anchoring
  • 36:15 - Mykel Jenkins and preparing to preform
  • 39:37 - Sara's Coaches
  • 41:45 - Being Coachable
  • 45:00 - The Switch and Being a Fierce Competitor
  • 54:10 - Pressure
  • 56:52 - How to block out negativity online
  • 58:20 - Reframing
  • 1:00:23 - Staying Mentally Healthy
  • 1:01:48 - Rest
  • 1:03:24 - Sara's Upcoming Season
  • 1:06:52 - Fulfillment
  • 1:07:37 - Sara's Socials/Sponsors
  • 1:08:22 - Outro


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.
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