Rapid Results: Mastering The Mental Game And The 3 Modes Of Practice!
·10 min
Steve Anderson opens the episode by expressing excitement and introducing his new class format called Rapid Results, which aims to master the mental game and three modes of practice. He begins with sponsor acknowledgments for Walther Firearms, CR Speed, Targets USA, amg-lab.com, Hunter's HD Gold, Atrodynamics, and Shooting Sports Innovations. Anderson mentions upcoming class locations in South Carolina, Illinois, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and New Mexico, with details available on AndersonShooting.com. He explains that the Rapid Results class condenses his greatest hits into a two-day format, offering something new for repeat attendees. The class is unique because Anderson is certified to teach mental management and invented the modern dry fire method. The first session is set for July 11th-12th at Rainer's Range in Zanesville, Ohio, a significant location where he achieved Grandmaster status. Incentives include a Keita Bussey video review and Hunter's HD Gold gift certificates for the first five sign-ups. Anderson outlines the class structure: five hours in the classroom over two days to learn the full mental management system, followed by range application. He addresses common shooter frustrations, such as performing better in practice than competition and crumbling under pressure. Anderson explains that people often fail to reach goals because they focus too much on the goal rather than the necessary changes. The class will cover goal setting, the roles of the conscious mind, subconscious skill development, and self-image management. He introduces the three modes of practice: speed mode (timer-focused), accuracy mode (target-focused), and match mode (combining both). Anderson emphasizes that these modes protect self-image and guarantee results, sharing anecdotes of B and A shooters achieving Grandmaster-level runs in 15 minutes. He mentions teaching these methods to champions like Jay Beal, Joey Sauerland, Joe Draghi, and Sophie Byrum. Anderson highlights his 20 years of experience and training under Olympic champion Lanny Basham. The class is ideal for shooters at any skill level, especially older or newer shooters needing quick improvement. He notes class size is limited to 10 people, with sponsorship opportunities for free attendance. Anderson also announces availability of one-day USPSA, IDPA, and Steel Challenge mental game classes, which can be tied to matches for an extra fee. He previews the next episode on major match preparation, explaining that poor prep stems from not taking local matches seriously. The episode concludes with a call to action for sign-ups and a farewell message.
