05. Braxten Nielsen | Goals, Success, & Mentality

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SHOWNOTES:
Bareback rider, Braxten Nielsen broke his back in August of 2017 at a PRCA rodeo. Braxten was paralyzed from the waist down and was told he had a 5% chance of walking again. Now Braxten walks, runs, rides a spur board, and has used his platform for public speaking and  promoting his mission statement of we are "Born to Succeed". 

VGPA: Vision | Goals | Plans | Accountability

• When your circumstances change, it is okay to set your goals aside. 
• Life presents us opportunities, we have to make the decision to take them or not. 
• Goals and opportunities are going to change.
• It's normal to question why, but don't let your mind get stuck there. 
• Focus on the things you CAN control.

"If you want to be happy, be." Leo Tolstoy

You cannot control what happens to you. But you can control how you react to it. 

Braxten believes you are "Born to Succeed".

• Success is an individual deal.
• You can be a World Champion at life. 
• What can I do today to better myself? 
• True success is when you are happy with who you are. 

Braxten's Advice:

1. Don't be afraid to fail. It's an opportunity to learn. 
2. Be tough. Your character is defined by how you react to failures. 
3. Find a good mentor. Visualize your perfect ride. 
4. Mindset is so important. Exercise your mind.
5. Work harder. Give more. Hard work pays off. GRIND. 
6. Don't be prideful. Continue to learn. Give up who you are for what you can become. 
7. Remember who you are and what you stand for. 

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