Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates #412 Krista Scott-Dixon - Performance Psychology, Play, and Personal Productivity
Oct 30, 2025
Join performance psychologist Krista Scott-Dixon, a former Precision Nutrition director, as she dives into the intricacies of personal productivity and mental resilience. Discover why “sciencey protocols” may not be the answer and how living simply can lead to genuine happiness. Krista emphasizes the importance of play, even for adults, to enhance creativity and reduce stress. Learn about setting healthy boundaries, overcoming self-abandonment, and designing a fulfilling life around your values rather than external validation.
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Sciencey Protocols Are Usually A Grift
- Krista Scott-Dixon warns that “sciencey protocols” often become monetized grifts that complicate lives.
- Most people benefit far more from nailing simple fundamentals consistently than chasing niche optimizations.
Keep Sleep Protocols Robust
- Over-optimized sleep rituals create fragility and anxiety when travel or life disrupts them.
- Keep sleep routines minimal and portable so they survive real-world disruptions like hotels.
Adopt A Resilient Human Hypothesis
- Krista rejects a fragile-human view and promotes resilience: humans survive varied, harsh conditions.
- Adopt adaptable habits and accept occasional poor sleep or discomfort without catastrophizing.
