Project Realize — Season 1, Episode 24In this episode, I talk about dealing with negative teammates and how to respond when people get emotional.After a recent training session where frustration and negativity took over, I found myself reflecting on what the best response actually is.Instead of reacting emotionally, I wanted to think through the problem and invite you to think about it with me.In this episode, I share:- My recent experience with negativity during training- Ideas on the best ways to respond to negative teammates- Encouragement for you to put your ideas and thoughts in the comments- My current thinking on the most effective way to deal with negativity within a teamThanks for following along and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments.Ryan 🙂

Project Realize — Season 1, Episode 23In this episode, I talk about the difference between external confidence and internal confidence — and why relying on results, form, or validation makes confidence fragile.Even at a high level, many players base their confidence on how they’re performing. The problem is that when mistakes happen or things aren’t going well, that confidence disappears.I share:- Why confidence tied to performance is unstable- What internal confidence actually is- How I’m trying to build confidence that survives mistakes and bad periods- Practical ways to develop internal confidence so one moment doesn’t define youThis episode isn’t about pretending mistakes don’t matter.It’s about building a kind of confidence that allows you to respond better when they happen.Thanks for following along and I hope this helps you on your journey.Ryan 🙂

Project Realize — Season 1, Episode 22In this episode, I reflect on a small but important mistake I made while returning from injury.I felt an early warning sign in my groin during training, and chose to push through it. By the end of the session, that decision had consequences.This isn’t just about injuries, it’s about the choices we make when something feels off - and the tension between short-term discomfort and long-term cost.In this episode, I talk about:- Ignoring early warning signs and why it’s tempting to do so- Avoiding short term discomfort- What I would do differently next time- How I’m continuing to improve while I can’t train fullyProject Realize is about learning through the ups and downs of the journey, reflecting honestly, and trying to respond better each time.Thanks for following along and speak to you soon,Ryan 🙂