About the Episode

In this inspiring episode of The Assessment Alchemist, host Tina Wiles sits down with Kevin Guzzo, a veteran educator, athletic director, and certified Mental Performance Coach with Brian Kane’s Peak Performance. Together, they explore the power of Mental Performance Mastery (MPM)—a framework that helps educators, students, and professionals alike overcome burnout, manage test anxiety, and steadily improve their performance through small, intentional habits.

Kevin shares his journey from public education to mental performance coaching, revealing how adopting Brian Kane’s strategies transformed not only his own life but also the culture of his school district. From building daily routines to leveraging accountability tools like the Habit Share app, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you “invest in yourself” and show up as your best for others.

If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck, or unsure how to start making changes, this episode is your roadmap to sustainable growth—one percent at a time.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Kevin’s path from educator and coach to Mental Performance Mastery mentor.

• Why educators and leaders must “be selfish to be selfless” to serve others effectively.

• The 1% Better Every Day philosophy—and how to translate it into real numbers: 14 minutes and 24 seconds of daily self-investment.

• How small, consistent actions compound into exponential growth (think Atomic Habits in action).

• Tools for accountability and habit-building, including the Habit Share app.

• The “Never Miss Twice” rule for bouncing back after setbacks.

• How to use morning routines to “eat the frog” and start your day with a win.

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Habit Share App (Kevin’s recommended accountability tool)

• “1% Better” by Brian Kane

• “Atomic Habits” by James Clear

• “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Connect with Kevin Guzzo

Kevin invites listeners to join his accountability network on Habit Share—download the app and connect to start your own 1% Better journey.

Magical Quotes from this episode:

• “1% of your day is just 14 minutes and 24 seconds. Everyone has that time to invest in themselves.”

• “You have to be selfish to be selfless. Take care of yourself first so you can truly serve others.”

• “Do a little a lot, rather than a lot a little. Consistency compounds into exponential growth.”

• “Never miss twice. Life happens, but don’t let one missed day turn into a downward spiral.”

• “Whatever results you’re currently getting in life are in perfect alignment with your daily habits and routines.”

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