How to Stop Caring What Other Riders Think - #230
Have you ever felt completely thrown off by what someone said about your riding?
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the biggest mental challenges riders face: dealing with other people’s opinions, whether they’re spoken out loud or just imagined in your head.
After coming back from a recent event surrounded by top-level riders, we share real, raw experiences of self-doubt, comparison, and criticism, and most importantly, how to handle it without letting it ruin your performance.
Because here’s the truth:
It’s not what people say that impacts you the most… It’s the meaning you give it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why you often think people are judging you (even when they’re not)
- The difference between facts vs. the story you create in your mind
- How to stop spiraling after someone makes a comment
- A powerful 3-step framework to process criticism quickly
- How to decide whose opinion actually matters
- Why discomfort (riding with top riders, competing higher) is actually a GOOD sign
- How to turn criticism into confidence and focus before competition
Real Story From This Episode
After being told to drop from 3-star all the way back to 1-star, I share how I:
- Broke down the comment objectively
- Separated fact from emotion
- Reframed the situation
- Regained focus before cross-country
- Delivered a strong performance anyway
This is a must-listen if you’ve ever doubted yourself before going into the ring.
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