Tips on Getting Better Today Than Yesterday - w/ Olympic Coach Frank Dick OBE
How to directly apply a growth mindset throughout our life and focus on personal self-improvement without worrying about others
What if winning isn't a destination? What if it's the quiet act of becoming slightly better than you were when the sun rose this morning?
Frank Dick spent five decades asking "How do we help people see their own progress?"
As British Athletics' legendary Director of Coaching, he discovered something profound. We're wired to notice missing buttons but blind to the ones that are there. His Four Rs framework (Reason, Reality, Reflection, Response) is a mindset shift in how we define growth mindset psychology.
Every competition, meeting, and conversation is an invitation to ask: What did I learn? But wisdom is more than whether you reflected—it's whether you committed to doing something differently tomorrow.
Three frameworks for transformation:
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The left-side/right-side exercise: How to rewire your nervous system for positive psychology and curiosity
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Strength-first philosophy: Why building on what works creates better mental models than fixing flaws (neuroscience meets self-development)
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Emotional control in the arena: Simple techniques athletes use to ignore distractions and maintain mental strength
The only competition that matters is with yesterday's version of yourself—are you ready to win that game?
Frank Dick OBE
- Website - https://www.frankdick.co.uk
- Book - "Winning: Motivation for Business, Sport & Life"
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Haunting Feeling of Never Being Enough
00:29 Welcome to the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast
01:03 The Journey of Sustainable Success
01:24 Introducing Frank Dick: Coaching Legend
01:57 The Four Rs Framework for Personal Growth
02:06 Defining Winning: A Continuous Journey
02:26 Frank Dick's Insights on Winning
03:06 Practical Tips for Daily Wins
03:59 The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals
07:08 Recognizing and Celebrating Small Wins
14:26 The Role of Emotional Control in Success
16:28 The Pitfalls of Success and Complacency
17:29 Reflections and Takeaways from Frank Dick
19:38 The Four Rs: A Growth Mindset Framework
20:18 Conclusion: Embrace Your Strengths and Improve Daily
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