Monkey Mind Podcast Episode #111 - Consistent Confidence with Matt Rieger, CMPC

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Monkey Mind Podcast Episode #111 - Consistent Confidence with Matt Rieger, CMPC

Confidence is one of the most misunderstood parts of performance. Athletes chase it, wait for it, hope it shows up… and then wonder why it disappears the moment pressure hits.

In this episode, Certified Mental Performance Consultant Matt Rieger explains why confidence shouldn’t be treated like a feeling—it should be treated like a skill.

Confidence is "Road Work," Not Magic

Many athletes treat confidence like a destination, but Matt Rieger argues it is actually a never-ending process—like doing chores or "road work" that requires constant maintenance.

In this episode, we cover:

• Behavior Over Feelings: Don't wait to feel confident. Focus on controllable behaviors, and the feelings will follow.

• The 4 Pillars of Confidence:

  1. Preparation: Beyond skills, this includes sleep, nutrition, and mental prep.

  2. Body Language: Physically "taking up space" (shoulders back) to influence your mindset.

  3. Self-Talk: Swapping "fake positivity" for productive, neutral cues like "stay with my approach".

  4. Focus: Retraining the brain to notice wins rather than threats and weaknesses.

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