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#157 - Dr. Scott Goldman - Defining your Confidence

May 9, 2023

Dr. Scott Goldman, Consulting Performance Psychologist, discusses the role of intelligence in athletic success, how to become more confident in your own process, and why top athletes embrace their inner weirdo. They explore the relationship between competence and confidence, reducing anxiety to increase confidence, and common traits among top athletes. They also discuss the link between intelligence and athletic success, and strategies to enhance cognitive performance.

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Quick takeaways

Confidence in athletes is a combination of cognitive and physiological factors, inducing a feeling of strength and capability.

Top athletes have a deep passion for their sport, dedicating countless hours to practice and prioritizing their pursuit of mastery.

Elite athletes prioritize authenticity and uniqueness, building confidence based on their own abilities and continually pushing the boundaries of their craft.

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The Complexities of Confidence

Confidence is a belief state that includes both a cognitive and physiological component. It is a physiological response that athletes experience, with their bodies feeling strong, fast, and capable. Confidence can be induced through various incompatible response treatments, such as progressive muscle relaxation. However, it is important to note that during high-stakes moments, athletes should focus on performing rather than unpacking doubt or anxiety.

Introduction

3min

Confidence in Sports: Defining and Understanding

22min

Understanding Fear, Confidence, and Critical Incidents

3min

Anxiety, Confidence, and Performance

33min

The Concept of Time and Delving into Intelligence

2min

Exploring the Four Domains of an Athletic Profile

3min

Intelligence, Success, and Enhancing Cognitive Performance

6min

Recommendations, Contact Information, and Gratitude

3min

Dr. Scott Goldman is a Consulting Performance Psychologist and the creator of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ) - an intelligence test that assesses the innate cognitive abilities that are most utilized in attaining, developing, and applying athletic skills, strategies, and tactics. The test is being used by Olympic, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and MLB teams, as well as multiple Power 5 Universities and E-Sport teams.

In this episode, Lewis and Dr. Goldman discuss the role of intelligence in athletics success, how to become more confident in your own process, and why top athletes embrace their inner weirdo.

[00:00] Scott’s Athletic Journey

[04:53] Why You Need to Ask More Meaningful Questions

[07:13] Performance, Clinical, and System Design

[11:52] How to Become Confident in Your Own Process

[13:21] What’s Your Definition of Confidence?

[18:37] The Link Between Competence and Confidence

[22:06] Mowrer Two Factor Learning Theory

[25:02] Reduce Anxiety to Increase Confidence

[27:56] What is an Incompatible Response to Anxiety

[33:55] How to Become Confident Enough to Stand Out

[40:58] Scott’s Experience Working with High-Level Teams

[43:39] Common Traits Among Top Athletes