Dr. Michael Gervais on Rising Above Fear of Other People's Opinions
Jan 2, 2024
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Dr. Michael Gervais, high-performance psychologist and author of Finding Mastery, joins Leah Smart to unravel the concept of FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions). They discuss the principles of high performance, selective trust, and transitioning from a performance-based identity to a purpose-based identity. The chapter emphasizes being true to oneself and inspiring others with bravery.
Developing psychological skills can help navigate high stress moments and achieve self-mastery.
Giving attention to physical health, emotional health, relational health, and work health can enhance overall well-being.
Fear of other people's opinions hinders reaching full potential; embracing authenticity and selective trust in opinions can overcome this fear.
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The Path to Self-Mastery
The guest, Michael Gervais, is a high-performance psychologist who focuses on helping individuals achieve self-mastery in any environment. He emphasizes the importance of going beyond peak performance and focusing on sustainability and the path to excellence.
Stopping the Fear of Other People's Opinions
Michael discusses the fear of other people's opinions (FOPO) and how it hinders reaching one's full potential. He highlights the spotlight effect, where individuals think they are constantly being judged, but in reality, people are more focused on themselves. He encourages selective trust in opinions and the importance of embracing authenticity.
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This is the first episode of our four-part series, The Better Blueprint for Your 2024, focused on training your mind by building stronger internal resources. Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist who has worked with top athletes, sports teams, Olympians, and executives and is the author of Finding Mastery. He joins Leah Smart to unravel the concept of FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions), teaching practical strategies to stop worrying about external judgments. Michael shares the principles of high performance and shows listeners how to define a personal philosophy they can live by every day.