Champion of the Dakar Rally on two wheels Matthias Walkner – increasing self-efficacy

“I know that I am not the biggest talent in our sport, but I know that my 100% is enough to win.”Joining Mind Set Win on this episode is Austrian rally raid legend Matthias Walkner, a winner of the bike category at the 2018 Dakar Rally. To win the iconic stage race you have to navigate through brutal terrain for days on end and overcome many situations outside of your control. This requires self-efficacy, a powerful asset that helps us approach new and tricky situations believing we can control them. Matthias explains to host Cédric Dumont how even though he doesn’t think he’s the strongest in the field, he believes in his ability to find his optimum level when he needs it most – his “100%”. Cédric then looks at the key determining factors of self-efficacy and offers a simple exercise that helps us increase and develop our own levels of it by building a circle of influence. For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @matthias_walkner

Om Podcasten

The third season of the podcast that unlocks the mental fitness tactics of elite sports professionals and high performance personas is coming soon – with new guests, a new co-host and new practical exercises we can all adopt in our daily lives. Listen out for a new episode of Mind Set Win dropping every Tuesday and Thursday with high performance personas including Xavi Simons, Liam Lawson, Saya Sakakibara, Kristian Blummenfelt and many more, all sharing the psychological approaches that have made all the difference in their careers. Host Lisa Ramuschkat is joined in Season 3 by Head of Mental Performance at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, York-Peter Klöppel, to offer expert insight and some valuable tips and takeaways we can incorporate into our everyday routines to help develop our mental strength. Seasons 1 & 2 featured episodes exploring relatable themes like resilience, focus, self-belief and decision-making. During an UNCUT series we shared the full-length uninterrupted interviews with the likes of Carissa Moore, Christian Horner, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Mondo Duplantis. Check them all out below and get ready for more in Season 3. Get in touch with us Mindsetwin@redbull.com and check out our YouTube channel Mind Set Win - YouTube For more info check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)