Every athlete faces moments that test their confidence and resolve. What separates the best from the rest is how they respond.
Dr. Christine Silverstein’s latest blog explores Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic redemption and the mental strength required to compete—and win—on the world stage.
💡 Confidence after disappointment
💡 Focus under pressure
💡 The mindset of champions
Olympic champions aren’t defined by perfection—they’re defined by how they rise after setbacks.
In her newest blog, Dr. Christine Silverstein examines Mikaela Shiffrin’s powerful comeback at the 2026 Olympics and what it teaches us about mental toughness, perseverance, and belief under pressure.
🏔️ The mindset behind elite performance
🧠 The psychology of overcoming adversity
🔥 Lessons that apply far beyond sports
When a doctor tells you “there’s nothing you can do,” how do you respond?
Recently, I was told my blood sugar would only worsen with age unless I began insulin. For a moment, I felt defeated. Then I chose a different path.
By changing my habits, reducing stress, practicing self-hypnosis and mental rehearsal, and using positive self-talk and prayer, I began to see measurable improvements in my health.
Our minds are powerful partners in healing. When combined with healthy lifestyle choices and medical care, mindset can make a remarkable difference.
In my latest LinkedIn Newsletter, I share this personal story and explore the role of Mind Power in healing and resilience.
Recently, my doctor told me something that stopped me cold. He said I would never bring my blood sugar down without insulin—and that it would only get worse with age.
02/27/2026
🥇 Olympic champions train their bodies, but they also train their minds.
Before Team USA won record-breaking gold at the 2026 Winter Games, those athletes had already performed every move mentally, over and over again.
Mental rehearsal activates the same neural pathways as real performance. It helps you get in the Zone before the moment even begins. And it is not just for Olympians. You can use it for exams, presentations, competitions, or any high-pressure situation.
What would change if you practiced success before it happened?
On Sunday, February 22, the 2026 Olympics ended with Team USA setting a team record for the most gold medals in a single Winter Games. Their success was capped off with both the women’s and men’s hockey teams winning gold in thrilling overtime victories.
02/27/2026
Elite athletes train their bodies.
Champions train their minds.
Dr. Christine Silverstein’s newest blog highlights how Federica Brignone’s Olympic comeback reflects the power of mental preparation, visualization, and inner strength.
Whether you’re an athlete, parent, coach, or leader—there are lessons here for all of us.
In this inspiring new post, Dr. Christine Silverstein breaks down the psychological strength, discipline, and mindset behind Federica Brignone’s Olympic journey.
Success at the elite level requires more than talent. It demands focus, emotional control, and belief—especially after adversity.
In her latest blog, Dr. Christine Silverstein explores how Federica Brignone’s return to the slopes wasn’t just physical—it was mental and spiritual.
🏔️ Resilience under pressure
🧠 Mental conditioning at the highest level
🔥 The inner drive that fuels greatness
This is a powerful reminder that peak performance begins within.
Who Will Tell the Truth Now?
With newsroom layoffs rising and local papers disappearing, journalism in America is at a critical crossroads.
In my latest LinkedIn Newsletter, I reflect on why truth in reporting matters — especially in telling the stories that protect mental health and save lives.
I invite you to read and share your thoughts.
As a reader of the Washington Post, I was saddened by the news of February 5, 2026 that one-third of its staff was eliminated, including its sports section, several foreign bureaus, and its books coverage in a widespread purge that struck harsh blow to journalism and to its legendary brand. Martin B
I just read Joe Tone’s January 22, 2026 column in The Washington Post on the right and wrong words for parents to say to their teens postgame. In anticipation, you, as a parent, may conjure up some words but not know exactly how to approach your child to say them.
01/29/2026
I’m honored to share a newly released press announcement highlighting the Arabic publication of my book, Wrestling Through Adversity: Empowering Children, Teens, & Young Adults to Win in Life.
This work reflects years of research, lived experience, and conversations around resilience, identity, and navigating life’s challenges. I’m grateful for the opportunity to see it featured and shared more widely in the Arabic speaking world.
Thank you to everyone who continues to read, reflect, and engage.
01/27/2026
Dr. Christine Silverstein was honored to participate in the DPA Pre-Golden Globes Gifting Suite 2026, where she had the opportunity to meet Weapons cast member Callie Schuttera and sign her book, Wrestling Through Adversity.
Weapons explores the devastating effects of childhood trauma, generational pain, and the consequences of adults failing to protect the most vulnerable—themes that strongly echoed throughout this year’s Golden Globes. These powerful narratives closely align with Dr. Silverstein’s work empowering children, teens, and young adults to confront adversity, build resilience, and move from trauma toward hope and healing.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Summit Center for Ideal Performance posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Contact The Practice
Send a message to The Summit Center for Ideal Performance:
Is there some challenge or block that you are faced with currently that deserves your full attention NOW so you can reach your potential? How about at work? In your career? At school? What about traumas from the past that present road blocks for you today? Are you ready to let them go?
Is it time to get “mindfully tough” so that you can resolve these old issues and conflicts from the past to move on to your future? Can you think of an area in your life that could use improvement? What comes to mind? Perhaps it is time to participate in a supportive program that will guide you in moving forward?
What makes the participatory programs unique and innovative at our Center?
You work directly with an experienced and professionally-credentialed performance coach.
Our professional office setting is conducive to relaxation and calmness.
We use a three-pronged approach in assisting you to reach your personal goals, by working holistically with body, mind, and spirit.
We teach you hands-on MindPower tools that empower you to be self-reliant and resilient.
You experience “Getting in the Zone” on your own by accessing your subconscious power.
Our approach is based on a Performance Model that high achievers use, rather than on a medical model that focuses on diagnosable conditions.
We focus on wellness rather than illness.
Coping skills are taught that are portable and can be implemented long after our private sessions are completed.
These life skills can be employed wherever you go, at school, at work, or on an athletic field.
We address and cater to your individual
We view you as a person, not as a diagnosis.
You learn self-help strategies, tools, and techniques that give you the edge over others.
We teach a “whole-brained approach,” using the attributes of the left- and right-brain so you can integrate strategy-building and “Imagineering
Albert Einstein used the full scope of his MindPower as a physicist to create the Theory of Relativity, which is evident in the following quote:
“Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand while imagination embraces the entire world and all there ever will be to know and understand.”
Einstein also said: “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Are you aware that researchers have shown that it only takes 21 days to make major changes in your life? Imagine what you can achieve in a relatively short period of time to feel relaxed, at ease, and confident at your job, at school, on the field, on the stage, or on the operating room table while awaiting surgery!
Why not bring out the GENIUS in you? What are you waiting for?
