EP. 533

09/06/17

Dr. Michael Gervais

The highest-performing people in the world are coached by some incredible people.

High Performance Mindset Training

As you’ve heard me say often, I wholeheartedly believe in the power of good coaching.

In fact, it’s one of the most powerful tools I’ve invested in during my athletic and business careers.

So whenever I get the chance to talk to high-level coaches, I jump at it.

Recently I got to talk to one of the very best.

He coaches not only elite level athletes, but also top CEOs, performers, celebrities, musicians, and more.

Dr. Michael Gervais has worked on some of the most ground-breaking projects in the world. So he knows a thing or two about how to get the best performance out of people.

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Not only is he a high-performance psychologist, he understands the power of our minds to accomplish the extraordinary firsthand.

I loved learning his story, how he got into this field, and what he has discovered about our true potential over decades of coaching top performers.

What especially struck me was that he acknowledged how we all struggle with the same fears — no matter what the stakes are.

Regardless of what level we are starting at, we can begin to develop a high-performance mindset right now. Because life is now.

There’s no reason to wait to try your best in Episode 533.

Some Questions I Ask:

  • Was there a moment for you when you realized you could master your mind? (7:30)
  • What holds people back from high performance when it matters most? (8:55)
  • Is it possible to reach our potential or is it always expanding? (55:40)
  • What are the pillars of recovery we need to incorporate into our lives? (1:15:28)

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to manage anxiety so it doesn’t hold us back (10:23)
  • Why the “being” is more important than the “doing” of high performance (12:40)
  • The natural state of our mind (a drunk monkey) (14:25)
  • What we are most afraid of today versus centuries ago (18:50)
  • The 3 ways to create your personal philosophy for life (26:15)
  • The best way to train mindfulness (32:00)
  • How to deal with the loneliness that comes from pushing your edges (39:25)
  • Plus much more…

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