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Sympathetic Joy
In this episode, I share a mental framework that challenges the way we often think about the success of those around us.
Raw Data
What aspect of your program needs the most work? In other words, how do you determine where you should be focusing your efforts to improve? In this episode, I share ho...
Burnout
What to do when you feel "tired" of all this racing. It's a common feeling; burnout after a long season. But there's no need to feel guilty about it. In this episode, ...
Take .00x or go dead on?
What's the best finish line strategy? Should you focus on trying to "take" .00x at the stripe? Or is it more about trying to "match the scoreboard" and go dead on? To ...
Optimal ET?
What's the best ET for bracket racing? Is a 4.40 dragster better than a 4.60 dragster? Do faster cars have the advantage? Is there a "Sweet spot" for door cars? The tr...
The addiction of our time
High achievers often face a common dilemma; the unattainable pursuit of perfection. How can we embrace this challenge to keep things exciting?
The Way of the Bee
Is there such thing as an original thought? Or is every new idea the combination of numerous ideas we've already heard?
The value of the Physical
Does physical health affect performance on the race track? In this episode, Luke shares his answer along with some examples to support his case.
Whatever happens
"Everything happens for a reason"... Whether you believe this or not, there's a powerful mindset tool hidden in this message.
Overnight success
You've heard that quote right? "It takes 20 years to make an overnight success". Racing is kind of like that. Race by race, it may feel like you're failing to make pro...
Freakout<Preparation
Performance anxiety, nerves, that pit in your stomach. It's part of our game. In this episode, Luke shares a way to ease this feeling prior to competition.
Pressure is a blessing
In this episode, I share the victorious story of Bob Locke and his chase for the 2022 NHRA Super Gas World Championship. His story is inspiring, and it teaches us a li...
"Don't think?"
A follow up from yesterday's episode, "Unconscious".
Unconscious
"Until you make the unconscious, conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate".
To double or not to double
Should you double enter a race? Check out this lesson for how I approach this question and some things you need to know if you're considering double entering.
It's not enough
There are dozens of potential variables at play when we're talking about reaction time... The most critical: believing that you can.
Ambition, Consistency, & Patience
Ever heard the saying, "there's no need to reinvent the wheel"? A word of caution to the "problem solvers" out there.
Starting Line Mentality
There are dozens of potential variables at play when we're talking about reaction time... The most critical: believing that you can.
Bringing out the best in your competition
Have you ever lost to "that guy"? That guy you know you're better than and probably should have beat? Of course you have; we all have. That's the reality of our game. ...
Busyness & Laziness
Are you spending time on the "right" things? Or are you just doing the same old tasks over and over again to make yourself feel good? It's easy to fill our plate with ...
The Big Mo
With momentum comes confidence. That's why it's easier to "keep rolling" than it is to "get rolling". But what if you could create your own, sustainable, confidence an...
The best strategy
The right strategy for a given round of competition is situational; it depends on a variety of factors. In this moment, you can either "trust your gut" and go with the...
Race forward
The "hardest" round to win is the one after we just lost. Positive momentum can turn into assaulting doubt in a heartbeat. However, our last performance impacts our ne...
Results Blocker
Have you ever went red only to follow it up with a late reaction time? Or completely missed it and then went red the next round? This isn't a coincidence; our brains h...
What's more frustrating?
"What's more frustrating? To lose by making a mistake, or to lose by executing flawlessly only to be beat by a better package?" It might seem like an odd question, but...
Know your tendencies
There are certain universal "rules" to our game. Things that we need to do in order to have success. Cut and dry type stuff. However, there's also a section of our gam...
Margin of Victory
The best racers talk about "Margin of Victory" in terms of time; not distance. In this episode, Luke explains why and breaks down how to determining target finish line...
Make the most out of what you have
Ever look back on a mistake and think, "Man, what an idiot!"? It's easy to do, but it's not really fair to yourself. In this episode, Luke shares how to flip the scrip...
Aggressiveness
Aggressiveness is one of the few things that separate the best racers from the good. But what does that look like? Luke shares the telling story of how Jerry Emmons wo...
Diagnosing Inconsistency
There are a lot of tools, gadgets, and tricks that can help us at the race track. But one tool stands above all when it comes to diagnosing inconsistency and making ou...