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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss slumps. How they happen, why they happen, and how to get out of one.
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00:06 What is a Slump?
02:08 Why Slumps Happen
07:36 Rating Milestones & Tougher Competition
10:06 Confidence & The Junior Slump
19:20 Hard Work & Fitness
22:58 Changing Your Mindset
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