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Reset with Resilience: Overcoming Setbacks and Moving Forward

April 27, 2026 · 33 min

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Reset with Resilience: Overcoming Setbacks and Moving Forward

Summary

In this episode of the Amplify Speakers podcast, host Chris Sund interviews Mandy Gill. She shares her journey from resilience in personal setbacks to ultra endurance athletics, emphasizing the importance of resilience, ownership, and mindset in overcoming life's challenges. Discover practical frameworks like 'First Attempt in Living' and 'Catch It, Check It, Change It' to boost your resilience and performance.

Takeaways

· Resilience in personal and professional life

· The 'First Attempt in Living' framework

· Overcoming setbacks in ultra endurance sports

· The importance of mindset and ownership

· Practical resilience strategies for everyday life

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mandy Gill and Her Journey

03:10 The Importance of Resilience in Life

06:09 Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Building Resilience

09:11 Fear of Failure and the First Attempt in Living

12:11 The Balance of Rest and Performance

15:06 Challenges in Ultra-Endurance Athletics

24:04 Lessons from Setbacks and Failures

29:55 Framework for Moving Forward: Catch It, Check It, Change It

Quotes

"Self-sabotage is a major roadblock."

"Catch it, check it, change it."

"Where focus goes, energy flows."

Links

Mandy Gill’s Profile:

https://amplifyspeakers.com/mandy-gill/

Mandy Gill’s Website:

https://www.mandygill.com/

Mandy Gill’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandygilldotcom/

Mandy Gill’s Book:

https://www.mandygill.com/book

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