Work The Problem
In this powerful, perspective-shifting episode, Jami and Greg dive into a skill that will change not only your prep—but your life: work the problem. When stress is high, emotions are louder than logic, and something goes sideways (because it always does at some point), your ability to slow down and solve the right problem is what separates spiraling from steady leadership.
This episode is like a mindset reset wrapped in a loving reality check.
Jami and Greg walk through how easy it is to “awfulize” a situation—letting one hiccup turn into a full-blown catastrophe in our minds. But instead of reacting emotionally or changing ten variables at once, they challenge you to pause and ask: What problem are we actually solving? Because so often, we rush to fix symptoms instead of identifying the true root issue.
They also unpack the difference between a fixed mindset (win/lose, good/bad, all-or-nothing thinking) and a growth mindset (curious, adaptable, resilient). Disruptions aren’t punishments—they’re feedback. And when you approach them with clarity instead of chaos, you build confidence that lasts far beyond one prep, one show, or one tough season.
This one feels like a backstage pep talk for life. Calm. Direct. Empowering. And exactly what so many competitors—and humans—need to hear.
5 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
1. Identify the Actual Problem Before You Try to Fix It
When something goes wrong, don’t immediately jump into solution mode. Slow down and define the real issue. Are you solving a symptom… or the root cause? Clarity first. Action second.
2. Stop “Awfulizing” the Situation
One missed meal, one off workout, one stressful check-in does not equal failure. When you let your mind spiral, you lose objectivity. Stay grounded. Most problems are solvable when you remove the drama.
3. Choose Growth Over Fixed Thinking
A fixed mindset sees setbacks as proof you’re failing. A growth mindset sees them as information. Disruptions are data. Use them to adjust, refine, and get better instead of using them as fuel for self-doubt.
4. Don’t Change Ten Variables at Once
Throwing supplements, cardio changes, new routines, and emotional decisions into the mix all at once creates chaos. Whether you’re self-coaching or working with a coach, communicate clearly and change one variable at a time so you can actually measure what works.
5. Hard Things Build Resilience
You’ve done hard things before. That means you can do hard things again. Every challenge you work through expands your capacity, strengthens your leadership, and builds the kind of confidence that doesn’t disappear when things get uncomfortable.
