The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman

Retrain Your Brain to Become Mentally Tough | Dr. Jason Selk

Apr 9, 2021
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Jason Selk, a world-class performance coach and sports psychologist for the St. Louis Cardinals, shares powerful insights on mental toughness. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on successes over failures and explains how our thoughts shape emotions and actions. Listeners learn to simplify choices for better performance and the critical shift from problem-spotting to solution-oriented thinking. Selk also highlights the value of mentorship and surrounding oneself with positive influences to foster resilience and confidence.
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INSIGHT

Self-Confidence Drives Performance

  • Self-confidence is the number one variable impacting all human performance.
  • Choosing the right thoughts controls feelings, behavior, and life success.
ADVICE

Simplify Focus and Be Relentless

  • Simplify your focus to one most important activity in personal and professional life.
  • Being relentless on that one thing elevates self-confidence and improves results.
ADVICE

Relentlessness Overcomes Adversity

  • Expect adversity and prepare to be relentless in pursuing your one most important goal.
  • When obstacles arise, find new solutions and maintain 90% consistency to win.
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