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Nov 13
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#348 Why You Keep Losing Competitions

Josh McKinney
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Want to actually win your next tournament? This episode gives you the exact blueprint.
I’m breaking down the 10 most reliable ways to compete better, feel calmer, and show up like the best version of yourself on competition day. No fluff. No clichés. Just the training systems, mindset shifts, and strategy upgrades that make the biggest difference fast.


If you’re tired of losing close matches or melting under pressure… this is the episode that changes that.


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