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Claim Text: Cain said, “Do the thing that you know is good for you, but that is uncomfortable and that you don’t always want to do,” and when you break through that friction, and you get yourself to do it, that’s where you’re building resilience and mental toughness.”
Simplified Text: Brian Cain stated that doing uncomfortable but beneficial things builds resilience and mental toughness.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Brian Cain
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-25" }
Subject Tags: Sports Mental Performance
UUID: 1e681364-7809-4071-bdef-23179a1ab061
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM (2 weeks ago)

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What can athletes (and people in general) do to become mentally tougher?

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7627150/2026/09/25/mental-toughness-performance-athletes

This article, an excerpt from The Athletic's Peak newsletter, explores strategies for building mental toughness. It features advice from mental performance coaches on techniques like creating a 'Suck List,' performing 100-second mental workouts, and practicing self-regulation through breathing exercises.

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