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Claim Text: Brian Cain has MLB players create what he calls the Suck List.
Simplified Text: Brian Cain, a mental performance coach, has MLB players create a "Suck List."
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-25" }
Subject Tags: Sports Mental Performance
UUID: 6f3e489c-beda-4db3-b567-358735d19e00
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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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