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Developing the Predator Mindset

Looking to win in sports and life? Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about their best selling book, ''Developing the Predator Mindset''. This week they are tackling the introduction, providing interesting commentary and useful tips along the way.


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Timestamps:

1:15 - Gene reads Introduction

6:09 - Diving deeper into the Predator Mindset

13:28 - Misconceptions about the Predator Mindset

17:05 - Effort, Attitude, Aggressive, Focus

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