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Episode #37: How to get on the path to antifragility, peak performance and fulfilling your potential, with Dr. Adam Wright

Feb 6, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Adam Wright discusses building antifragility for peak performance and fulfilling potential. He shares insights on mental skills, working with high-stakes clients, and the importance of fostering flourishing. The conversation explores the journey to alignment and self-discovery, the Anti-Fragile Academy, and the transformative nature of embracing discomfort for personal growth.

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Cultivating an anti-fragile mindset involves seeking discomfort to grow psychologically and develop resilience.

Flourishing encompasses multidimensional well-being and personal fulfillment, going beyond just the absence of mental illnesses.

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Understanding Anti-Fragility and Mental Performance

Exploring the concept of anti-fragility with Dr. Adam Wright, a world-leading expert in mental skills and mental performance. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in cultivating an anti-fragile mindset, which involves being proactive in seeking experiences that make us uncomfortable to grow psychologically. The discussion delves into how self-awareness plays a critical role in developing resilience, mental toughness, and anti-fragility.

Building Antifragility Through Cognitive Restructuring and Internal Environment

01:45

Embrace Discomfort, Reflect Deeply, and Take Action

02:15

Introduction

4min

Navigating Life's Paths and Finding Alignment

15min

Exploring Attributes of Well-Established Individuals and Introducing the Anti-Fragile Academy Sponsorship

3min

Exploring Anti-Fragility for Personal Growth and Performance

14min

Exploring Anti-Fragility and Self-Reflection for Personal Growth

6min

We interview Dr. Adam Wright, Director of Mental Performance at the Washington Nationals and Co-founder at the Antifragile Academy, about how to build antifragility to fulfil your potential and maximize your performance.

Adam Wright is a certified mental skills consultant and executive coach with broad experience and interdisciplinary academic training. His primary professional focus is enhancing individual and team performance while fostering a sense of flourishing in their pursuit of excellence.

With over two decades of experience in high-stakes environments where excellence is not an option but a necessity, Adam has supported a wide range of clients, including amateur and professional athletes, corporate executives, emergency first responders, and prominent figures in the arts. His consulting expertise spans performance arenas, such as the NFL, MLB, European PGA, MLS, Hollywood, and Wall Street.

Adam operates a performance consulting practice based in New York City. He also serves as the Director of Mental Performance for the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball Team and is a Co-founder of the Antifragile Academy. He has taught in the various colleges' exercise science and psychology departments and continues mentoring early career professionals.

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Timestamps:

00:00:27 - Adam’s Expertise and Background