In this conversation, Adam McKillican shares his journey through rehabilitation after multiple surgeries, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience and controlling what one can control. He discusses the significance of visualization techniques in preparation and the strategic mindset required for pitching. Adam also highlights the importance of facing adversity head-on, using the metaphor of cows and bison to illustrate how to approach challenges in sports and life.

Takeaways

• I'm a pretty resilient guy from being through three arm surgeries now.
• You have to control what you can control, dominate the controllable.
• Visualization is a really underutilized tool right now.
• It's important to find that routine that gives you confidence.
• You can take that defensive mindset of hiding from challenges.
• Discipline is doing what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in is gone.
• It's easier to do the stuff you're good at than to face your weaknesses.
• You can talk yourself into going after challenges with confidence.
• The next pitch is all you can control.
• Facing adversity helps you grow and improve.

Titles

• Resilience in Rehabilitation: Adam McKillican's Journey
• Controlling the Controllables in Sports and Life

Sound Bites

• "I'm a pretty resilient guy."
• "You don't know when that's going to be."
• "You can take that defensive mindset."

Chapters

00:00
Rehabilitation Journey and Mental Resilience

02:40
The Importance of Routine and Confidence in Performance

05:35
Visualization Techniques and Mental Preparation

08:17
Controlling the Controllables in Sports and Life

11:15
Facing Adversity: The Cows vs. Bison Analogy