1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 For most of us, competition is a large part of why we choose to ride, and also for most of us, we allow this drive to steer our behavior without really giving it too much thought.&amp;nbsp; But science shows that our competitive drive is not a mystery. In fact, learning about this powerful force behind our motivation can help us shape it towards positive, growth-minded outcomes, and avoid the potential negative consequences it can also bring.&amp;nbsp; In our latest episode of Equestrian Voices, host Caroline Culbertson sits down with Dr. Stephen Garcia, a professor in the Graduate School of Management at UC Davis and an expert on the psychology of competition, judgment, and decision-making. They discuss: Why you feel competitive with some people, and not with others.&amp;nbsp; What to know about your own competitiveness when you’re involving another party (in our case, the horse) to reach your own goals.&amp;nbsp; Why some high performing athletes are also some of the most arrogant ones Growth Mindset, and how it can be a positive force when paired with a competitive drive Looking at those who outperform you with admiration sometimes, and other times with envy (and the potential outcomes of each viewpoint) &amp;nbsp; Equestrian Voices http://noellefloyd.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27682125/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/157543635