Have you ever watched a young athlete perform at a high level and thought, Where does that kind of drive come from?
In this electrifying episode of Average Sucks, we uncover the answer. Some kids discover a passion so strong that it fuels them to excel—transforming their love for an activity into a relentless competitive fire. And in the pursuit of excellence, they develop an extraordinary set of life skills that set them apart.
Our guest? My daughter, Maya Bernoff. From the moment she stepped onto the ice as a little girl, she felt something powerful—like she had found her place. Skating isn’t just a sport to her; it’s where she feels most alive. And that passion? It’s what keeps her pushing, competing, and winning.
Her results speak for themselves. Maya competes in over 50 events annually, traveling across the U.S., and more often than not, she leaves with a medal around her neck. At just 12 years old, she’s already earned five national gold medals at the 2023 and 2024 National Showcase competitions hosted by U.S. Figure Skating.
In this episode, we dive into the mindset, habits, and strategies that fuel her success, including:
- Belief in Yourself: Maya’s philosophy? Love yourself first—because you’re the one person you spend your entire life with.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: At just 10, she created a fundraiser for a local dog rescue with only $40 in startup money, turning that into a great win for the rescue.
- Passion for Figure Skating: The ice isn’t just where she competes—it’s where she thrives, setting goals and pushing herself to new levels.
- Mental Toughness: The mindset work that helps her power through challenges, setbacks, and the dreaded brain rot.
- The Power of Visualization: A mental exercise Maya swears by to break through negative thoughts.
And that’s just the beginning!
This conversation is inspiring, insightful, and packed with wisdom—straight from a 12-year-old powerhouse. You won’t want to miss it. Tune in now!
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===== ABOUT MICHAEL =====
Michael is the President and Founder of the Human Communications Institute, a leader in the personal and professional development industry. His programs, audios and seminars have impacted individuals and corporations from over 35 countries.
Michael has an unmatched natural-born talent to understand the psychology of individuals, which he will pass on to you. This innate and highly-tuned awareness allows him to quickly perceive what makes people make the decisions they make and what makes them do what they do. Rather than breaking down walls, Michael is skilled at getting people to rapidly lowering resistance in themselves and others, allowing room for progress.
Michael is the developer of Human Interaction Technology™(HIT), a powerful technology that allows people to understand unknown psychological triggers and powerful communication strategies so they can increase their charisma, influence, persuasion and connections with others. This leads to greater financial wealth, physical health and confidence throughout their day to day life. And with this technology, results last...permanently.
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