On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Joel Turner, a guy who knows more about the mental side of archery than just about anyone. We’re not just talking about shooting—we’re talking about the mind game behind every release, every draw, and every moment of high-stakes hunting. Joel breaks down the difference between thoughts and thinking, why what you say to yourself before a shot matters, and how to control adrenaline when everything is on the line.
We get into the transition to traditional archery, why shot control is everything, and the blueprint for building a rock-solid shooting process. If you’ve ever struggled with target panic, blown a shot at the worst possible time, or just want to be more deliberate and lethal with a bow in your hands, this episode is for you. Joel’s approach to mental performance and archery mastery will change how you think about shooting—and maybe even how you think about hunting altogether.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 431
- Your mind matters more than your muscles—mental control separates great shooters from average ones.
- Talk yourself through the shot—what you say in the moment can make or break execution.
- Breathe, aim, execute—controlling adrenaline starts with your breath, not your bow.
- You have more time than you think—rushing leads to mistakes, trust the process.
- Confidence is built, not given—a repeatable shot sequence is the foundation of accuracy.
- Flinching isn’t failure, it’s feedback—learn from your mistakes, don’t ignore them.
- Traditional archery exposes weakness—but mastering it makes you a deadlier hunter.
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