The Sport Psych Show #323 Prof Mike Wilson - Breaking Through Self-imposed Barriers
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Jul 7, 2025 In this chat, Prof Mike Wilson, a seasoned mental performance coach and professor with 16 years in mental health, reveals insights into breaking self-imposed barriers. He shares the metaphor of a frog in a jar, illustrating how personal limitations can hinder growth. The discussion navigates identity's role in performance and decision-making, highlighting how learned pessimism can affect athletes. Mike emphasizes cultivating optimism through small wins and the critical interplay of social experiences and neuroplasticity in athlete development.
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Frog Story on Self-Limitation
- Mike Wilson shares a story of a sacred frog in a Peruvian tribe that could only jump as high as the lid of its jar.
- This illustrates how people often limit themselves with self-imposed or external restrictions.
Identity Beyond Dualism
- Identity is shaped by factors like ethnicity, politics, and geography, connecting to moral philosophy concepts.
- Psychology bridges philosophy and biology, as mind and body are inseparably linked, affecting personal growth understanding.
Biopsychosocial Model in Sport
- The biopsychosocial model shows mind, body, and environment are intertwined, challenging Cartesian dualism.
- Performance attributes like mental skills are embedded with physical and social contexts inseparably.