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The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery: A Story About Mastering The Mental Game and Winning In Life
Mental Performance Mastery is a story book about Mastering The Mental Game and Winning in Life. #1 best-selling author Brian Cain is at his best with this inspirational fiction story.
Matthew Simonds is a well-respected and highly sought-after business consultant who has reached a pivotal crossroads in his life. Spending 280 days a year on the road is taking its toll on his health and on the relationship with his wife and kids.
He’s on his way home from consulting in Detroit to celebrate Thanksgiving and his wife’s birthday with the family when his travel plans get interrupted unexpectedly and put him into a tailspin of negativity, doubt and frustration with his life.Coach Kenny, a former Olympic athlete and current Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Certified Coach, happens to be sitting next to Matthew Simonds on the plane and invites him to get his mind right, to get a checkup from the neck up, stop feeling sorry for himself, and start living a life by design by following his system for optimal living called The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery.
Coach Kenny and Matthew Simonds take you on a journey into the soul of a human being, the challenges that we all face and the system of success that has helped create champions in sports, business and life.
The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery is the system that has helped Coach Kenny and will serve Matthew Simonds in his pursuit of becoming more so that he can give more.
It’s the same system that will serve you in your pursuit of becoming the best you that you’ve ever been so you can start living the optimal life that you envision and win more every day.
PRAISE FOR MENTAL PERFORMANCE MASTERY
“Mental Performance Mastery is a great story for anyone who aspires to be a master of mental performance.”
Sean Haggerty, MPMFormer US Navy SEAL & US Navy SEAL InstructorCEO, Protector Brewery
“Mental Performance Mastery is a must read for anyone who is working to be their best. The strategies found in this book are many of the same ones that were a part of my journey in a 19-year Major League Baseball career."
Raúl Ibañez19-Year Major League Baseball Career300+ Home Runs, 2009 MLB All-Star
"For the past two days, Brian Cain's 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery was my best friend. I didn't go anywhere without it. I didn't want it to end! Lots of great ideas, quotes and insights. One of the most 'fun' books I have ever read... and it has a surprise ending! Great job, Brian!”
Dr. Rob GilbertCreator of the Success Hotline
“A must read for professional athletes or anyone at the top of their profession.”
Tom MurphyProfessional MMA Fighter
“Engaging from start to finish!”
Clint HurdleManager, Pittsburgh Pirates
"Make no mistake about it, this book is about you. Mental Performance Mastery will speak directly to you no matter what industry you're in. The central character is merely the vehicle to deliver Brian Cain's powerful message to each and every one of us. Do yourself a favor. Don't just read this book – absorb it and own it."
John Brubaker, MPMAward-Winning Author, Speaker and Coach
“Point blank one of the best books I’ve ever read. Where was this when I was playing?”
Eric Byrnes, MPMAnalyst, The MLB Network10-Year MLB CareerWorld-Class Ultra-Endurance Athlete
“Mental Performance Mastery is a st
Matthew Simonds is a well-respected and highly sought-after business consultant who has reached a pivotal crossroads in his life. Spending 280 days a year on the road is taking its toll on his health and on the relationship with his wife and kids.
He’s on his way home from consulting in Detroit to celebrate Thanksgiving and his wife’s birthday with the family when his travel plans get interrupted unexpectedly and put him into a tailspin of negativity, doubt and frustration with his life.Coach Kenny, a former Olympic athlete and current Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Certified Coach, happens to be sitting next to Matthew Simonds on the plane and invites him to get his mind right, to get a checkup from the neck up, stop feeling sorry for himself, and start living a life by design by following his system for optimal living called The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery.
Coach Kenny and Matthew Simonds take you on a journey into the soul of a human being, the challenges that we all face and the system of success that has helped create champions in sports, business and life.
The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery is the system that has helped Coach Kenny and will serve Matthew Simonds in his pursuit of becoming more so that he can give more.
It’s the same system that will serve you in your pursuit of becoming the best you that you’ve ever been so you can start living the optimal life that you envision and win more every day.
PRAISE FOR MENTAL PERFORMANCE MASTERY
“Mental Performance Mastery is a great story for anyone who aspires to be a master of mental performance.”
Sean Haggerty, MPMFormer US Navy SEAL & US Navy SEAL InstructorCEO, Protector Brewery
“Mental Performance Mastery is a must read for anyone who is working to be their best. The strategies found in this book are many of the same ones that were a part of my journey in a 19-year Major League Baseball career."
Raúl Ibañez19-Year Major League Baseball Career300+ Home Runs, 2009 MLB All-Star
"For the past two days, Brian Cain's 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery was my best friend. I didn't go anywhere without it. I didn't want it to end! Lots of great ideas, quotes and insights. One of the most 'fun' books I have ever read... and it has a surprise ending! Great job, Brian!”
Dr. Rob GilbertCreator of the Success Hotline
“A must read for professional athletes or anyone at the top of their profession.”
Tom MurphyProfessional MMA Fighter
“Engaging from start to finish!”
Clint HurdleManager, Pittsburgh Pirates
"Make no mistake about it, this book is about you. Mental Performance Mastery will speak directly to you no matter what industry you're in. The central character is merely the vehicle to deliver Brian Cain's powerful message to each and every one of us. Do yourself a favor. Don't just read this book – absorb it and own it."
John Brubaker, MPMAward-Winning Author, Speaker and Coach
“Point blank one of the best books I’ve ever read. Where was this when I was playing?”
Eric Byrnes, MPMAnalyst, The MLB Network10-Year MLB CareerWorld-Class Ultra-Endurance Athlete
“Mental Performance Mastery is a st
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Published December 9, 2018
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May 27, 2023
I love the way this book walks thru the 10 pillars of mental performance mastery. It definitely reads a little scripted, but the characters and their stories/situations draw you in. It felt like I was in the room with them.
The pillars are laid out simply and effectively. This is not a how to book, it's a book of concepts and a few examples of how to achieve them.
I'm probably a tiny bit biased as I have gone thru the MPM certification, but I really like how this was laid out as a story of someone discovering the MPM process as opposed to here's things you should do. Inspiration to carry on with the process.
The pillars are laid out simply and effectively. This is not a how to book, it's a book of concepts and a few examples of how to achieve them.
I'm probably a tiny bit biased as I have gone thru the MPM certification, but I really like how this was laid out as a story of someone discovering the MPM process as opposed to here's things you should do. Inspiration to carry on with the process.
July 4, 2025
Awesome book
Very informative. After reading this I feel motivated to not only be the best person, leader, wife, mother, employee, and friend, but also to encourage others to do the same.
Very informative. After reading this I feel motivated to not only be the best person, leader, wife, mother, employee, and friend, but also to encourage others to do the same.
November 5, 2022
This Book can change your entire life
I’m really glad I found this book and I learned a lot from the 10 pillars of mental performance mastery. I’m going to live it.
I’m really glad I found this book and I learned a lot from the 10 pillars of mental performance mastery. I’m going to live it.
March 18, 2023
As a self-development book, I rather enjoyed it. Brian has a great way of using stories to help readers make sense of his concepts.
May 3, 2023
So Juicy
I love this book and the style of writing. The concepts are simple to learn and apply. I have already started implementing some of the pillars.
I love this book and the style of writing. The concepts are simple to learn and apply. I have already started implementing some of the pillars.
November 23, 2024
Awesome for coaches
Love this as a certified Integral Coach, football coach, leadership coach, and father. Chock full of great personalities and perspectives.
Love this as a certified Integral Coach, football coach, leadership coach, and father. Chock full of great personalities and perspectives.
February 11, 2025
An extremely scripted read. However, the overall message of the book is worthwhile.
October 27, 2023
Imagine a fable like Paulo Coelho’s “Alchemist” or Robin Sharma’s “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” or Dan Millman’s “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior”, only it’s written by one of the world’s best mental toughness coaches.
“Coach Kenny and Matthew Simonds take you on a journey into the soul of a man, the challenges that we all face and the system of success that has helped create champions in sports, business, and life.
Mental Performance Mastery is the system that helped Coach Kenny and will serve Matthew Simonds in pursuit of becoming more so that he can give more.
It’s the same system that will serve you in your pursuit of becoming the best you that you’ve ever been so you can start living the optimal life that you envision and win more every day.”
~ Brian Cain from The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery
Brian Cain is one of the world’s greatest mental toughness coaches.
His client list includes four Major League Baseball Cy Young Award winners, eight UFC world champion mixed martial artists, World Series and Super Bowl Champions and MVPs, Olympic medalists, and countless other elite athletes and coaches.
To put it in perspective, he’s George St-Pierre’s mental toughness coach. GSP is one of the all-time great UFC fighters.
He’s also a friend and longtime student of mine who has his clients read Philosopher’s Notes to go to the next level.
Brian recently visited me and the Johnson fam out here in the country outside of Austin. The kids and wifey and I had fun learning how to eat fire and break an arrow with our necks and do other fun things we didn’t think we could do.
He’s easily tied for first as the most inspiring, energized human being I know and today I’m excited to chat about one of HIS great little books.
This book is a fable about a guy (Matthew Simonds) who’s going through a rough patch in his life who has the good fortune of sitting next to a guy (Coach Kenny) on a plane who happens to be a former Olympian turned coach who changes his life by teaching him the 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery. (Get a copy of the book here.)
Imagine a fable like Paulo Coelho’s Alchemist or Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari or Dan Millman’s The Way of the Peaceful Warrior only written by one of the world’s best mental toughness coaches.
Some of my favorite big ideas from this book include:
1. The 10 Pillars of... Mental performance mastery.
2. Living in SIN - Strengths + Interests + Needs.
3. Heroic Goals - Telescope + Microscope + App.
4. Lights - Flip the switch.
5. Raise the Basement - And dominate the day.
I’ve added The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery by Brian Cain to my collection of Philosopher’s Notes--distilling the Big Ideas into 6-page PDF and 20-minute MP3s on 600+ of the BEST self-development books ever. You can get access to all of those plus a TON more over at https://heroic.us.
“Coach Kenny and Matthew Simonds take you on a journey into the soul of a man, the challenges that we all face and the system of success that has helped create champions in sports, business, and life.
Mental Performance Mastery is the system that helped Coach Kenny and will serve Matthew Simonds in pursuit of becoming more so that he can give more.
It’s the same system that will serve you in your pursuit of becoming the best you that you’ve ever been so you can start living the optimal life that you envision and win more every day.”
~ Brian Cain from The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery
Brian Cain is one of the world’s greatest mental toughness coaches.
His client list includes four Major League Baseball Cy Young Award winners, eight UFC world champion mixed martial artists, World Series and Super Bowl Champions and MVPs, Olympic medalists, and countless other elite athletes and coaches.
To put it in perspective, he’s George St-Pierre’s mental toughness coach. GSP is one of the all-time great UFC fighters.
He’s also a friend and longtime student of mine who has his clients read Philosopher’s Notes to go to the next level.
Brian recently visited me and the Johnson fam out here in the country outside of Austin. The kids and wifey and I had fun learning how to eat fire and break an arrow with our necks and do other fun things we didn’t think we could do.
He’s easily tied for first as the most inspiring, energized human being I know and today I’m excited to chat about one of HIS great little books.
This book is a fable about a guy (Matthew Simonds) who’s going through a rough patch in his life who has the good fortune of sitting next to a guy (Coach Kenny) on a plane who happens to be a former Olympian turned coach who changes his life by teaching him the 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery. (Get a copy of the book here.)
Imagine a fable like Paulo Coelho’s Alchemist or Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari or Dan Millman’s The Way of the Peaceful Warrior only written by one of the world’s best mental toughness coaches.
Some of my favorite big ideas from this book include:
1. The 10 Pillars of... Mental performance mastery.
2. Living in SIN - Strengths + Interests + Needs.
3. Heroic Goals - Telescope + Microscope + App.
4. Lights - Flip the switch.
5. Raise the Basement - And dominate the day.
I’ve added The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery by Brian Cain to my collection of Philosopher’s Notes--distilling the Big Ideas into 6-page PDF and 20-minute MP3s on 600+ of the BEST self-development books ever. You can get access to all of those plus a TON more over at https://heroic.us.
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