Architect of Resilience - EP9 with Michael Gervais

📖 In this episode, Michael Gervais takes us beyond the surface, sharing insights from his book, "The First Rule of Mastery," and discussing the evolutionary challenges of fear, high performance, and the stoic path to self-discovery.

Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Dr. Gervais has spent his career being called on by the best of the best across the worlds of business, sport, the arts, and science when they need to achieve the extraordinary. Dr. Gervais is also the founder and host of the Finding Mastery Podcast, the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at USC, and his work has been featured by NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, ESPN Magazine and more.

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This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by Naboso @Naboso_Technology. Use code RESILIENCE for 20% off your first order at https://www.naboso.com

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Contents:
00:00 Transitioned focus, embracing new identity, profound journey.

08:57 Fascination with yin and yang, co-creating masterpiece. Applied sports psychologist seeking best practices.
12:05 Highly recommended book exploring changing self-perception.
18:12 Early exposure to Buddhism led to stoicism.
22:16 High-speed environments force present focus.
31:11 Find your own path, stop seeking approval.
36:59 Prefer narrative of anxiety for present mindfulness.
39:36 Recognize and address FOPO for personal growth.
47:40 Opportunity to grow by turning inward, self-reflection.
53:12 Abusive relationships change brains, affecting life experiences.
57:00 Dedication to health makes perfect sense.
01:00:54 Athlete relates trauma and prepares for NFL.
01:07:51 Recognizing tripwire, being present, living courageously.

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