Do your nerves take over when it matters most?
From the rodeo arena to the stage, competition anxiety is one of the biggest battles performers, athletes, and professionals face. It can steal your focus, shake your confidence, and cause you to perform far below your true potential. The fear of failing in front of others, the weight of judgment, and the crushing pressure to succeed can unravel even the strongest competitors.
In Unrattled: Conquering Competition Anxiety, professional barrel racer, bestselling author, and mindset coach Marci Powell takes readers inside the real struggles of performance nerves - and shows exactly how to transform them into fuel for success. After a devastating accident in 2023, doctors told Marci she would never ride again. Defying the odds, she not only returned to pro rodeo but also discovered a deeper mission: helping others face fear head-on and ride with unshakable confidence.
This book is not just theory. It's built on raw, authentic experience and packed with practical, proven tools. Marci has lived the terrifying moments under the lights, felt the adrenaline shake her hands, and battled the voice of doubt. She knows what it's like to walk into the arena - or onto any stage in life - carrying the weight of expectation. And she knows what it takes to walk out stronger.
Inside these pages, you'll discover how to:
- Turn nerves into powerful energy you can actually use.
- Reframe fear of failure, judgment, and pressure so they no longer control you.
- Build routines and mindset habits that steady you under stress.
- Create pre-performance rituals that anchor your focus and calm your mind.
- Develop grit, resilience, and confidence even when the stakes are high.
- Compete, perform, or present with clarity and courage instead of fear.
Whether you are an athlete, performer, business leader, or anyone who faces pressure when the spotlight is on, Unrattled will help you break free from the cycle of self-doubt and anxiety. Marci Powell's journey proves that confidence is not about eliminating fear - it's about learning to perform through it.
What makes this book different is its balance of story and strategy. Marci shares her own real-life experiences of being rattled in competition, alongside step-by-step techniques you can apply immediately. You'll gain insight into the psychology of nerves, but more importantly, you'll walk away with tools to manage them. The lessons are simple, actionable, and effective - designed to work in high-stakes moments when you need them most.
Unrattled is more than a book about conquering competition anxiety. It's about reclaiming your confidence, sharpening your focus, and stepping boldly into your purpose. It's about reminding yourself that you are stronger than your fear - and you can perform, compete, and succeed without being unraveled by nerves.
You don't have to be fearless to succeed. You just have to be unrattled.
If you've ever felt paralyzed by nerves, sabotaged by self-doubt, or shaken when the moment mattered, this book is for you. It will challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to step into the arena - whatever your arena may be - with courage, confidence, and a steady heart.
Take the reins back from your anxiety. Learn to ride through the pressure. Discover the freedom of performing with focus, grit, and confidence.
It's time to conquer your competition anxiety.
It's time to ride unrattled.
