excellence, actually 106 - Mastering Mental Performance with Sports Psychologist Alex Auerbach
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Feb 20, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist who has worked with NBA players, CEOs, and Olympians, shares his wealth of knowledge. He explores how to manage pressure and performance anxiety while emphasizing the importance of setting effective goals. Alex also provides insights on mental techniques used by paratroopers to maintain focus under stress. Listeners will learn to reshape intrusive thoughts into empowering affirmations and balance their passion with personal identity, crucial for any high-achiever.
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Imposter Syndrome in the NBA
- Even top NBA players experience imposter syndrome and self-limiting beliefs.
- They often express this as a lack of confidence in their game or abilities.
Setting Effective Goals
- Set outcome goals for direction, performance goals as milestones, and process goals for daily action.
- Focusing on process goals enhances presence, control, and resilience after mistakes.
Mindfulness for Performance
- Start a mindfulness practice to improve mental performance and resilience.
- Even 100 minutes of practice can change neural circuitry and improve attention quality.
