Everyday Better with Leah Smart

Dr. Michael Gervais on Rising Above Fear of Other People's Opinions

Jan 2, 2024

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.

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Michael Gervais

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Quick takeaways

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.

Deep dives

Building Internal Resources for Psychological Skills

The study of psychology involves building internal resources and developing psychological skills. These skills, such as confidence and adaptability, can be trained to navigate high stress and high heat moments.

Why the Opinions of Others is the Great Modern Threat

02:27

Building Internal Resources Stronger than External Demands

01:36

Introduction

4min

Selective Trust and the Path of Mastery

2min

Working with Olympians, Athletes, and Leaders: Applying High-Pressure Best Practices to Business

3min

The Fear of Other People's Opinions

17min

Down-Regulating and Self-Improvement Perspectives

3min

Transitioning from Performance-Based Identity to Purpose-Based Identity

18min

Being True to Yourself and Inspiring Others

3min

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.

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