Episode 277 Elite Mindset with Gary Chupik

Author: John Hulen
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2025
Episode Link: https://relationshipsandrevenue.libsyn.com/episode-277-elite-mindset-with-gary-chupik

John talks with Gary Chupik — founder of Elite Mindset, mental performance and leadership coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and ordained minister. Gary has worked with amazing organizations like the Houston Texans, Washington Huskies, Stanford University, USA Figure Skating, Seattle Mariners, the FBI, Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and more.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[00:30] - Gary’s bio

[02:14] - Gary’s journey from ministry to mental performance coach

[07:02] - “What does this make possible?”

[08:03] - The difference between happiness and joy

[10:14] - Finding your purpose through by aligning with who you truly are

[11:16] - The threat pyramid

[14:05] - People-pleasing and learning to say no

[17:32] - John’s two lenses for decision-making

[21:27] - Origin story of Elite Mindset

[27:31] - Why Gary chose to work with athletes

[29:20] - Gary’s definition of success

[30:22] - #1 daily habit

[31:05] - Who is Gary’s ideal client?

[33:55] - Confidence vs. arrogance

[36:20] - Gary’s Win the Day approach

[40:36] - Connecting with Gary

[43:12] - Book recommendations

[44:14] - Closing remarks

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“I think the idea of surrendering to our identity and how we’ve been created opens up a lot of opportunities.”

“It’s important to address the things in our lives that threaten our ability to live out our purpose, because you can have the best plan for your life, but until you deal with those hidden dangers, they’re strong enough to sabotage where you want to go.”

“The people that I value the most are going to respect my choices and decisions.”

“Just because it’s apparent to you that you’re the best choice doesn’t mean everyone sees you as the best choice.”

“When you’ve had most of your life planned out for you, and that structure disappears, you’re trying to figure that out. That’s a big transition, and some people don’t handle it very well — they really kind of fall apart.”

“Success is living out the life that you have been handed. Your identity was predestined in some ways … but when I see someone living out their calling in life, regardless of how wealthy they are, that’s what success is.”

“To be successful at anything, you have to live consistently and with repetition to do whatever it is that you want to do well.”

“I can’t control an outcome. I’m not that powerful, I’m not that good. But I can always put myself in the position to succeed.”

BOOKS MENTIONED:

48 Days to the Work You Love: Preparing for the New Normal by Dan Miller (https://a.co/d/34MIxq6)
The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness by Jeff Olson, John David Mann (https://a.co/d/27XN0BW)

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