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#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence

Feb 3, 2022

Dr. Nate Zinsser, Director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program, brings over three decades of expertise in building unshakeable confidence. He discusses the art of overcoming negative self-talk and transforming imposter syndrome into a path for growth. Learn about the powerful mental strategies athletes use, including lessons from Lady Gaga, and the importance of reframing setbacks. Zinsser emphasizes developing a constructive mindset and daily practices that enhance self-belief and performance across life's challenges.

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Is it a Choice?

01:38

The Role of Delusion in Human Accomplishments

01:40

Lady Gaga's Lesson: the Power of Constructive Delusion and Fighting for Truth

01:24

The Principles of Genuine Confidence

02:03

Intro

2min

Building Unshakable Confidence: Mental Skills for High-Pressure Performance

5min

Overcoming Mental Barriers to Confidence

5min

Building Unshakable Confidence

18min

Conquering Imposter Syndrome: The Path to Confidence

26min

Embracing the Competitive Persona

5min

Resilience Through Adversity: The Power of Constructive Thinking

2min

Dr. Nate Zinsser is the Director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program, a Mental Performance Coach and an author.

Having genuine faith in our abilities is a trait all of us want. To be able to step into our chosen arena and not only perform well but to do it without dreading that we'll fail. Nate has coached some of the US Army's best and brightest for 3 decades alongside world champion NBA, NHL, NFL and track & field stars to fulfil their potential and create true confidence.

Expect to learn how to stop negative self talk, why self-deception is a tool you can use to enhance performance, what Dr Zinsser learned about confidence from Lady Gaga, how to break a negative performance cycle, how to overcome negative experiences, how to deal with imposter syndrome, Dr Zinsser's daily practices to tie everything together and much more...

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