The Sport Psych Show #315 Dr Alex Auerbach - The Pursuit of Excellence
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Mar 3, 2025 
Dr. Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist with experience in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and elite military units, shares his insights on the mental challenges of high-performance environments. He discusses his new book, which aims to guide athletes in the pursuit of excellence, bridging mental health and peak performance. Topics include the importance of mental resilience, self-regulation, and daily habits in achieving peak performance. Auerbach also highlights innovative therapeutic approaches that enhance psychological flexibility, essential for sustained excellence.
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Two Types of Performance
- There are two types of performance: typical and peak.
- Typical performance is about daily consistency, while peak performance happens under pressure.
Build Adaptive Capacity
- Prioritize fundamental well-being practices like sleep, nutrition, and relationships.
- These form your adaptive capacity, allowing you to handle progressively harder challenges and grow.
Foundation of Mental Strength
- Mental strength boils down to self-belief, fueled by past successes and an inner drive.
- It involves believing in your ability to reach goals and possessing qualities that make you unstoppable.