Chop Wood, Carry Water: The Ultimate Mindset Guide

For Coaches. For Parents. For Athletes. For anyone on the path to mastery.

33 Days. 33 Worksheets. Lasting Mindset Shifts.

Tap into the power of Chop Wood Carry Water with this self-guided book study, designed by Coach Ann Rivera for athletes of all sports and levels. You’ll get 33 custom worksheets, one for each chapter, crafted to activate reflection, refocus your mindset, and help you commit to daily mastery.

Use it solo or with your team
Revisit it throughout the season or anytime growth is needed

Includes a short intro video from Coach Ann

Available inside your download, this video walks you through how to use the study guide for maximum impact.

Please Note:

  • This is a digital download (PDF format)

  • The book is not included and must be purchased separately (Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf is available via Amazon or your preferred bookseller)

  • Designed to be printed and reused across seasons, teams, or individuals

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Whether you're a coach, a parent, or an athlete yourself, this guide is made to spark powerful conversations, shift perspectives, and build the kind of mindset that lasts far beyond game day.

Topics This Workbook Covers:

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Mastering the boring basics (and learning to love them)

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Resilience on the path to mastery

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Training when no one is watching

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Letting go of quick fixes and embracing discipline

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Mental focus, breathwork, and staying present

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The power of self-talk and visualization

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Handling failure, pressure, and plateaus

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Identity, ego, and staying grounded in who you are

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Playing the long game

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Building confidence from the inside out

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Why Coaches and Parents Love It:

  • Makes Chop Wood Carry Water easy to teach and apply

  • Perfect for weekly team mindset sessions, 1:1 check-ins, or season kickoffs

  • Helps athletes reflect and personalize the lessons—not just read them

  • Reinforces key mental tools: strength, humility, consistency, and effort

Let’s Build the Inner Game:

This is more than a book study. It’s a mindset training tool designed to change how athletes think, practice, compete and live.

Because how you do the small things is how you do everything.