Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais How a UFC Fighter, Olympic Skier, and Extreme Climber Master High-Pressure Moments | The Mindset Roundtable
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Feb 12, 2025 
Join Kaya Turski, an Olympic and X-Games champion slopestyle skier, Vitor Belfort, a UFC champion known for his mental toughness, and Tommy Caldwell, a renowned big wall free climber, as they dive into high-pressure moments. They share how to navigate fear and adversity, emphasizing resilience through sports. The trio discusses innovative mental strategies that help them perform at their peak, the importance of self-awareness, and how humor can lighten even the toughest situations, making every challenge an opportunity for growth.
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Tommy's Early Climbing Mentorship
- Tommy Caldwell, a big wall free climber, was mentored by his father who reframed adversity as adventure.
- This mindset helped him navigate dangerous climbs from a young age.
Kyrgyzstan Kidnapping
- During a climbing expedition in Kyrgyzstan, Caldwell and his team were kidnapped and held hostage.
- They escaped after Caldwell pushed a captor off a cliff, a traumatizing but empowering experience.
Managing Fear and Doubt
- Vitor Belfort uses a mental framework to manage fear and doubt in high-pressure situations.
- He recognizes, rebukes, and reframes negative thoughts to maintain control and focus.