Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Michael Gervais on Self-Worth, Resilience, and Finding Light in the Cracks

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May 14, 2025

Yogi Roth, an author and football analyst, joins Dr. Michael Gervais for an engaging discussion on thriving in today's chaotic environment. They delve into the critical balance between performance and self-worth, emphasizing that recovery is essential for elite performers. The conversation highlights the importance of cultivating optimism and making mindful micro choices that shape our identities. They also explore strategies for maintaining purpose amid uncertainty, reminding listeners that small decisions can lead to profound transformation.

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Separate Self-Worth from Performance

Maintain a sense of self-worth independently from your performance or achievements.
Build and nurture self-worth, self-efficacy, and self-confidence through positive self-talk and purposeful service to others.

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Maximize Recharge in Small Moments

Prioritize essential recovery practices like sufficient sleep, hydration, and mental downshifting.
Use small moments to appreciate your present to recharge and maximize limited free time.

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Recovery and Psychological Skills

Healthcare workers should prioritize recovery as elite performers do, balancing stress with effective rest.
Develop psychological skills like breathing, self-talk, and mindfulness to build resilience in demanding environments.

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What does it take to thrive in today’s high-pressure, constantly shifting world?

We’re back with a special Finding Mastery Ask Me Anything with Dr. Michael Gervais! In this AMA, we're thrilled to welcome our good friend, Yogi Roth, for a powerful conversation on navigating life's most challenging moments. Drawing from our extensive experience with elite performers, educators, and healthcare professionals, we dig deep into questions that resonate with all of us trying to thrive in today's complex world.

Through thoughtful questions from our community, we explore the delicate balance between performance and self-worth, recovery strategies for busy professionals, and how to maintain purpose when facing uncertainty.

We dig into some fascinating topics, including:

The "tail wagging the dog" trap - Never let your performance dictate your self-worth
Recovery isn't optional - Elite performers prioritize recovery with training
Mastering the spaces between moments - Find presence in small pauses throughout your day
Why every world-class performer shares fundamental optimism - And how you can develop it
When to double down on purpose - Using your values as an anchor during times of uncertainty
The power of micro choices - Making thousands of small right decisions each day creates transformation

Join us for this illuminating conversation that reminds us how our daily choices shape not just our performance, but who we become. We hope these insights can offer practical wisdom that applies whether you're leading a team, supporting others, or simply trying to find your footing in challenging circumstances.

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