The Playbook with Colin Jonov
The Playbook with Colin Jonov
Colin Jonov
Michael "The Fort" McKenry- 25 Lessons on Identity, False Labels, and Performing on Your Worst Day
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Feb 25, 2026 at 4:00 am.
What Is Identity, Really
Clinical Labels Vs Self-Definition
Social Media, Comparison, And Authenticity
Personas, Alarms, And Training Identity
When Metrics Create Anxiety
Coaching For Self-Realization
Diagnosis Culture And Chasing Easy Fixes
Performing When Life Isn’t Optimal
Labels That Limit Athletes
Redefining Clutch And Practicing Pressure
Goalposts, Enough, And Compounding Careers
Fit Over Paychecks In NIL And Pros
Creating Value And Earning Opportunity
Ego, Roles, And Symbols In Teams
Defining Your Own Hall Of Fame
Service, Mentorship, And Impact
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Send us Fan Mail Michael Mckenry and I break down how identity in sport is built by daily actions, not labels, and why chasing “optimal” conditions keeps athletes fragile. Practical tactics show how to perform under chaos, pick fit over hype, and use systems to turn evidence into confidence. • choosing identity over clinical labels and diagnosis culture • creating useful personas and avoiding data anxiety • redefining clutch and practicing pressure on purpose • dropping limiting labels and l...