#312 DON'T QUIT YET | The Growth Mindset That Builds Ninja Strength with Angela Gargano

This is your motivation to go for the challenge that feels impossible, the one that you’re scared most of and to move past what’s holding you back by embracing a true growth mindset. This episode is about more than fitness motivation, it's about embracing failure, overcoming challenges and tapping into your deepest, inner strength.    00:00 – Ultimate Motivation: Conquer the Challenge That Scares You Most  01:37 – Build Resilience Through One “Impossible” Habit  02:52 – More than Fitness Motivation: The Power of Mastering Pull-Ups  08:05 – Torn ACL on National TV: Angela’s Identity-Shifting Setback  15:54 – Feel → Frame → Finish: Angela’s 3-Step Comeback Formula I sit down with Angela Gargano—founder of Pull Up Revolution, six-time American Ninja Warrior, former biochemist turned Miss Fitness America competitor, and keynote speaker—who’s made a career out of showing up for the impossible. If you’ve ever felt stuck, sidelined by self-doubt, or like you’re winding through life on autopilot, Angela’s journey will inspire you with “just go for it” energy! From tearing her ACL on national TV, to conquering multiple stages, she reveals how she pushed through the mental noise to make her goals happen.   ✨ Topics in this podcast: Feel → Frame → Finish: Angela’s magnetic formula: lean into the doubt, set a hard deadline, then celebrate every small win. “What If It All Goes Right?” Mindset: Swap “What if I fail?” for a question that refocuses your brain on possibilities with actionable steps. Shedding the Crutches: From ACL braces to resistance bands—when you need to let go of the “crutches” that you no longer need to succeed   Listen for BIG inspiration. No life-overhauls involved—just small steps and the courage to take your first unsteady rep towards your goals. 🔗 Connect with Angela Gargano angela-gargano.com | IG: @angela_gargano Listen to Next: Ep 307 - The Sky Was Never The Limit