The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish #137 Justin Su'a: Peak Mental Performance
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May 17, 2022 
Justin Su'a, the Head of Mental Performance for the Tampa Bay Rays, shares insights from over a decade of working with elite athletes. He discusses the crucial relationship between mental resilience and physical performance, emphasizing the importance of consistency over intensity. Su'a highlights the fragility of confidence and the need for self-reflection in both victories and defeats. He also shares lessons from his missionary journey and parenting, emphasizing that mastery leads to true freedom and fulfillment in life.
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Talk to Yourself
- We often listen to our negative thoughts without challenging them, accepting them as truths.
- Learn to debate your thoughts, applying the same scrutiny you would to any external argument.
Thought-Performance Loop
- Our thoughts influence emotions, impacting physiology and behavior in a continuous loop.
- External perspectives and self-awareness can interrupt this cycle and improve decision-making.
Building Trust
- Focus on asking questions instead of giving advice, helping individuals uncover their own solutions.
- Build trust by being present, collaborating with other departments, and integrating mental performance seamlessly.
