Athlete Builder Ep. 120: The AB & AEA Institute Series #1--Setting the Stage
Release Date: 01/19/2026
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Athlete Builder podcast, Jim Beebe introduces a new collaboration with the AEA Institute, focusing on the mental health and mindset of athletes at all levels. He emphasizes the importance of having a structured system in place to achieve success, arguing that goals without a plan are destined to fail. Beebe outlines the foundational six blocks of the Athlete Builder system, which include mindset, knowledge, relationships, nutrition, training, and recovery. He stresses that understanding and optimizing these components is crucial for athletes to identify and overcome their limiting factors.
Throughout the conversation, Beebe shares insights on how to track progress and improve performance by scoring wins in each of the six blocks. He uses examples from sports, including Michael Jordan's career, to illustrate how addressing limiting factors can lead to greater success. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their own systems and prioritize their weaknesses to foster growth and improvement in their athletic pursuits.
AEA Institute: https://www.aea-neuro-fitness-academy.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Athlete Builder and AEA Institute Collaboration
01:34 Understanding the Athlete Builder System
02:31 The Importance of Systems Over Goals
05:23 The Six Blocks of the Athlete Builder
07:27 Mindset and Identity in Athletic Performance
11:07 Tools for Mental Training and Mindset Improvement
12:32 Tracking Wins and Measuring Progress
14:30 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Factors
19:08 Action Steps for Athletes to Advance
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