Chess grandmaster Sam Shankland shares his inspiring comeback story on The Comeback Chronicles. He recounts overcoming setbacks to reach the top of the chess world, offering insights into the mental toughness and dedication required for elite performance.

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This episode introduces the Oxcart Technique, a powerful goal-setting and achievement method developed by Terry L Fossum. The technique involves creating a failure scenario, an action plan, and a success scenario to overcome self-doubt, fears, and excuses that prevent people from reaching their goals. Terry explains the three key components of the technique in detail and provides guidance on how to implement it effectively across different areas of life, including relationships, finances, and health. The episode emphasizes the importance of emotional engagement and consistency in using the Oxcart Technique to drive lasting change and success.

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Overcoming obstacles is a universal challenge that requires resilience and determination. Through powerful stories and personal reflections, we explore how facing our fears and moving past self-doubt can lead to breakthroughs in our lives.

• Importance of stepping out of comfort zones
• The king and the foot race as a metaphor for overcoming challenges
• Personal experience: the determination of a dehydrated boy, Davis
• Hard means possible: rethinking our beliefs about capability
• Encouragement to share stories of resilience and support each other

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