You clawed your way to the top. So why does the fire that got you there feel like it's going out?
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Tom Mitchell, the sports psychologist who spent 14 years with the Golden State Warriors and co-authored “The Winning Spirit” with NFL legend Joe Montana. They dig into how elite performers keep their edge long after the money and titles roll in, why the best leaders coach with questions instead of commands, and how one conversation can turn locker-room friction into championship chemistry. It's a masterclass in the mental game, built for the court and the boardroom alike.
Here's what you'll learn:
Why owning your strengths (not fixing your weaknesses) is what actually gets you paid
How to have courageous conversations that eliminate partnership friction instead of letting it fester
Why a relentless inner "burn" outlasts raw talent, and how to reignite it when a team gets comfortable
Pressure is a privilege, and this episode will change how you carry it.
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:23) Tom's Path to the Warriors
(00:05:06) Discovering the Mental Edge
(00:08:43) Courageous Conversations
(00:12:43) Coaching vs. Advice Giving
(00:15:00) The Question Behind the Question
(00:17:49) What Joe Montana Taught Him
(00:22:56) Non-Negotiable Standards
(00:25:04) Five Principles of Greatness
(00:30:58) Reigniting the Burn
(00:33:03) Knicks vs. Spurs Breakdown
(00:36:33) What Being a Game Changer Means
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Links & Resources:
The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence by Joe Montana and Tom Mitchell
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Tom Mitchell
Joe Montana
Billie Jean King
Phil Jackson
Chris Mullin
Mickey Hart
Gregg Popovich
Sugar Ray Leonard
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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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