Itamar Marani: How to Turn Setbacks into Secret Weapons
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Itamar Marani: How to Turn Setbacks into Secret Weapons

1:10:24 Oct 23, 2025
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When everything is on the line, ever wonder why some otherwise incredible athletes choke spectacularly? Why did Michael Jordan consistently sink game-winning jump shots at the buzzer when everyone else was throwing up bricks? Today we’re here with a veteran coach who’s cracked the code on peak performance. Itamar Marani has lived through the kind of pressure most people only read about. Forget the tired mantras about “grinding” harder, training to perform under pressure takes real strategy. If you’re ready to meet the version of yourself that thrives under pressure, get ready to feel uncomfortable for all the right reasons. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, or just sick of living with one foot on the brake, expect raw stories, sharp insights, and tools you can put to work instantly. You'll discover: How to identify and overcome the blind spots sabotaging your resultsThe art of turning setbacks into secret weaponsHow to perform at max level when it matters mostAnd much more...Find Itamar Marani and pick up his new book: Book: Elite Performance by Itamar Marani - order on AmazonWebsite: ItamarMarani.comPodcast: The Elite Performance Podcast - listen on Spotify, Apple and YouTubeCoaching: The ArenaInstagram: @itamarmaraniFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItamarMaraniPage/Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com.You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or
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