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Modern WisdomMar 26, 2022

#452 - Dr Michael Gervais - The Art Of High Performance Psychology

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It's just a misalignment, right? It's Adam Hart's book, Unfit for Purpose, which was about how we're maladapted for the modern world.

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Michael Gervais is one of the world's leading high performance psychologists. The Seattle Seahawks, Gold Medalist Kerry Jennings, Microsoft, AT&T, Amazon and Felix Baumgartner the guy who jumped from the edge of space all have one thing in common - they need a high performance mindset. Michael's job for over 20 years has been coaching the world's top musicians, athletes and executives to squeeze every last drop out of their potential. Expect to learn how to cope with intense emotions during a Super Bowl Final, why your limits are so much further than you know, how Michael saved the RedBull Stratos mission from failure, how to deal with the pressure of others' opinions, the importance of having a personal philosophy and much more...

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Key quote: “It's just a misalignment, right? It's Adam Hart's book, Unfit for Purpose, which was about how we're maladapted for the modern world.”

The host mentions 'Unfit for Purpose' to illustrate how modern humans are misaligned with their ancestral instincts, particularly regarding social performance and fear of judgment. This book highlights the maladaptations we face in contemporary society, which can hinder our potential.

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