Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alex Wifler, 2015 Vegas Shoot Champion, elite competitive archer, and founder of Wifler Industries on the With Winning in Mind podcast!

In this episode, Alex shares raw insight into:

* His journey from discovering archery to dominating the Vegas shoot and the Lancaster Classic.
* What it takes to train like a champion, both mentally and physically
* How setbacks, including a career-impacting injury, shaped his path & led to innovation
* The story behind founding Wifler Industries & building products designed for shooters
* Advice for aspiring athletes and anyone chasing peak performance

Whether you're into archery, Mental Management®, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this is a must-watch conversation about grit, mindset, and winning with intention.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Episode Welcome
00:40 – Alex's Early Archery Beginnings
04:00 – Winning The Vegas Shoot & Lancaster Classic
08:50 – Training Mindset & Competitive Habits
12:30 – Transition from Athlete to Entrepreneur
16:00 -- Mental Rehearsal for Business
21:00 – Overcoming Challenges & Resilience
27:45 – Advice for Athletes & Business Professionals

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Mental Management Sites:
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Get your Goals!! 2026 is off to a great start! Troy and Heather talk about their 2026 goals and what is needed to get the goals we set.

Learn more from Troy Bassham, Heather Sumlin and Lanny Bassham by joining the With Winning in Mind Patreon Channel for audios, videos, and first pick on webinars and more! https://www.patreon.com/with_winning_in_mind

Websites:

Troy Bassham - https://reachthepodium.com

Heather Sumlin - https://heathersumlin.com

Lanny - https://withwinninginmind.com

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Instagram:

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Kyle McCormick, a top precision rifle shooter, discussed his journey and the nuances of the sport. He explained the structure of matches, which include 20 stages over two days, with scores based on impacts. Kyle highlighted the importance of mental management, crediting Lanny's book and coaching for his significant improvements. He noted that most rifles cost $4,000-$5,000, and top shooters use $1,000 barrels, with annual ammunition costs reaching $8,000. Kyle emphasized the sport's growing international presence and advised new shooters to focus on both technical and mental aspects for success.

"Ever wonder why even the most skilled athletes choke under pressure? Learn the #1 mental mistake that sabotages performance in high-stakes situations and discover the strategies to overcome it, ensuring you rise to the occasion every time."

It is revealed that high-pressure moments often lead to errors, but understanding the root cause can help you conquer these moments. This video outlines the hidden mental processes behind these errors and provides actionable steps to reduce them, enabling you to perform at your best when it matters most.

In this podcast, hosts Troy and Lanny Bassham discuss the key factors differentiating elite athletes from those who struggle to win.

They emphasize three main components: proper preparation, effective training, and maintaining focus during competition. The conversation draws from Troy's experiences and insights in his book Attainment.

They highlight the importance of having a structured training plan, particularly in individualized sports, where repetition is crucial for skill improvement. The hosts also stress the significance of purposeful training, setting clear objectives, and simulating competition conditions to enhance performance.

They illustrate how elite performers concentrate on what they should do rather than dwelling on past mistakes, using examples from various sports, including golf and shooting. Ultimately, the discussion aims to provide listeners with strategies to elevate their performance by adopting a disciplined and focused approach to training and competition.

Our Websites

Lanny's Website

https://withwinninginmind.com

Troy's Website and our store

https://mentalmanagement.com

Heather's Website

https://heathersumlin.com

Our YouTube Channel

www.youtube.com/@mentalmanagementsystemsllc3097

Books and Journals

https://mentalmanagement.com

Online Courses

https://mm-courses.thinkific.com. Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/with_winning_in_mind

The discussion focuses on the three stages of achieving big goals: attraction, distraction, and traction. Lanny, a mental management expert, shares his experience of losing 40% of his income after 9/11 and transitioning to an online business. He characterizes the attraction stage as concentrating on benefits, distraction as fixating on costs, and traction as emphasizing personal change. Lanny stresses the importance of overcoming distraction by adapting and maintaining a forward-thinking mindset. He also underscores the inspirational story of Karoly Takacs, a Hungarian pistol shooter who overcame a hand injury to win Olympic gold, illustrating the resilience required for big goals.

OUR STORE https://mentalmanagement.com
LANNY'S WEBSITE https://withwinninginmind.com

TROY'S WEBSITE https://reachthepodium.com

HEATHER'S WEBSITE https://heathersumlin.com

Our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@mentalmanagementsystemsllc3097

Our Online Courses https://mm-courses.thinkific.com.

Our Patreon Site https://www.patreon.com/with_winning_in_mind

In this episode of the "Winning in Mind" podcast, Troy and Lanny Basham discuss the unique aspects of their Mental Management System compared to other methods like sports psychology and hypnosis. Lanny emphasizes that Mental Management is based on personal experience and success at the highest levels of competition rather than academic theories. He shares his journey of learning from Olympic champions to develop a competitor-based approach that has proven effective over decades. The conversation highlights the growing importance of mental training in sports and the need for athletes to focus on their mental game to succeed.

Lanny's Website: https://withwinninginmind.com

Troy's Website: https://reachthepodium.com

Heather's Website: https://heathersumlin.com

Our Store: https://mentalmanagement.com

Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@mentalmanagementsystemsllc3097

Online Courses: https://mm-courses.thinkific.com.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/with_winning_in_mind

Here is a summary of the key points from the video:

There are 3 main ways to train: training for feel (focusing on technique), training for the shot (incorporating the full mental process), and training for the round (simulating a full competition). Training for feel is good for beginners/intermediates to build the physical technique subconsciously. As you advance, you should incorporate more of the full mental process into your training, such as a pre-shot routine, point of focus, and post-shot review. For sports like golf and clay shooting, you can do drills that build confidence, like the 5-ball drill and alternating targets drill. The goal is to train the full mental and technical process so that you can trust it and perform under pressure in competition rather than just try harder. The video emphasizes the importance of training the mind and body together to build confidence and perform your best in competition.