Dr. Michael Gervais and O'Neil Cespedes discuss topics like nurturing potential, avoiding cognitive bias, finding a healthy balance of FOPO, moving forward from trauma, working from the inside out, and stories of personal experiences with humor and insights.
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Quick takeaways
Show kids support without pressure, nurture true potential, avoid FOPO dangers.
Embrace self-expression, adapt to social environments, gradually reveal true self.
Tap into internal potential, grow under pressure, bring forth true capabilities.
Deep dives
Unlocking the Psychology of Athletes' Olympic Dreams
In a new series, Dr. Mike and Nastia Liukin will delve into pivotal Olympic moments, highlighting the human aspect behind athletes' journeys and the pressure of competitive environments such as the Olympics.
Exploring Parental Support in Nurturing Potential
In this conversation, Dr. Mike and O'Neali discuss how parents can show support for their children's success without pressuring them, emphasizing the real meaning of potential and how to nurture it effectively.
Navigating FOPO's Impact on Self-Expression
Dr. Mike delves into the dangers of FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions) and its impact on self-expression, using examples like a teen's expression through temporary tattoos and black nails, highlighting the fine line between acceptance and missed opportunities.
Understanding the Balance of Showing True Self in Circumstances
Dr. Mike discusses the importance of code-switching or adapting behaviors to social environments, drawing parallels to Batman's Bruce Wayne persona to emphasize that gradual self-expression is vital for gaining acceptance and thriving authentically.
Harnessing and Cultivating Inner Potential in Stressful Situations
Dr. Mike explains the concept of potential as an internal quality waiting to be realized, guiding individuals to tap into their inner capabilities consistently, especially during high-pressure situations to foster growth and bring forth their true selves.
Blackjack! Welcome to Volume 21 of Finding Mastery’s Ask Me Anything.
We’re back once again with our entertaining and insightful co-host – O’Neil Cespedes – and in today’s conversation, we explore topics like:
How to show our kids that we’re invested in their success without pressuring them
The real meaning of “potential” and how to nurture it
The dangers of cognitive bias
Finding a healthy level of FOPO, and avoiding FOPO’s dark side
How to move forward from trauma without looking back
What it means to work from the inside out
And so much more…
And as always, we have a lot of fun with this. You’ll hear about my regrettable diet as a college student, and what O’Neil learned in his disastrous audition for The Lion King.
These AMAs are some of our favorite episodes. Your insightful questions both challenge and inspire us… they allow us to go deeper into the core principles we talk about here… it’s awesome. Keep them coming.