excellence, actually 106 - Mastering Mental Performance with Sports Psychologist Alex Auerbach
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Feb 20, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist who has worked with NBA players, CEOs, and Olympians, shares his wealth of knowledge. He explores how to manage pressure and performance anxiety while emphasizing the importance of setting effective goals. Alex also provides insights on mental techniques used by paratroopers to maintain focus under stress. Listeners will learn to reshape intrusive thoughts into empowering affirmations and balance their passion with personal identity, crucial for any high-achiever.
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From Football Coach to Psychologist
- Alex Auerbach's career began in college football coaching but transitioned to performance psychology.
- He realized his passion lay in helping individuals with personal struggles rather than game strategy.
Keys to Elite Performance
- Self-regulated learning, deliberate practice, and self-regulation separate elite athletes from others.
- These skills involve setting goals, creating plans, monitoring progress, reflecting, and adjusting.
Maximizing Your Strength
- Identify your signature strength and maximize it through deliberate practice.
- Combine this with physiological tools like mindfulness and breathwork for optimal performance.
