254: How To Achieve Peak Mental Performance with Dr. Chris Friesen

Are you struggling to achieve success? In today's interview our guest, performance psychologist, Dr. Chris Friesen will be sharing the evidence-based side of personal development and the mindset behind high performance. We'll also discuss how to conquer anxiety and how to be mentally prepared to achieve your goals. Listen now for more!

Brief Bio:

Today's guest Dr. Chris Friesen, Ph.D. is a psychologist who has always been fascinated by what makes people successful. He is a licensed clinical, forensic, and neuropsychologist but now primarily helps professional, national/Olympic, and up-and-coming elite athletes, as well as other high achievers such as professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, academics, and writers, achieve their personal and professional potential. He is currently director of Friesen Sport & Performance Psychology, a contributor for Success Magazine, and author of ACHIEVE: Find Out Who You Are, What You Really Want, And How To Make It Happen.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why you need to get Dr. Friesen's book (06:44)
• The science behind motivation (16:33)
• The 3 things successful people do differently (18:22)
• Dr. Friesen's top lifestyle and environment hacks (31:05)
• Understanding brain waves (28:15)
• The relationship between food and mood (38:50)
• 5 Reasons why willpower fails you, and what to do about it (42:30)
• Understanding panic attacks (49:34)
• 5 Ways to deal with anxiety (48:11)
• Signs your body needs rest (55:44)
• The chemistry of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (63:51)

Ted's Takeaways

1. Let your results be your guide– If you are following recommendations from persons that are into personal development and you are not having measurable success in your life, then consider following an expert like Chris Friesen. Feeling good is important but being excited about working out is not the same as actually working out. Feeling good doesn't change your bank account, your relationship, or whatever it is you are trying to improve in your life.

2. Be careful with biohacking information– Be cautious of where and who you are getting your information from. Don't be fooled by good marketing and inaccurate information.

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Resources

139: Dr. Chris Friesen: 7 Behaviors Of High Achievers

ACHIEVE: Find Out Who You Are, What You Really Want, And How To Make It Happen (The High Achievement Handbook Book 1)

NutritionFacts.org

Niagara Neuropsychology

Connect with Chris

Website

Twitter

Facebook

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Until next time!

Ted