Way of Champions Podcast

#416 Jonah Oliver, World Renowned Performance Psychologist, on Taking Positive Action Instead of Waiting for Positive Thoughts

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Feb 15, 2025
Jonah Oliver, one of Australia’s leading performance psychologists, shares his dynamic insights into achieving peak performance. He emphasizes the power of taking positive action over waiting for positive thoughts. Topics include embracing fear and stress, the importance of understanding one's core motivations, and normalizing anxiety as part of the journey to greatness. Jonah challenges conventional views on performance psychology, advocating for strategies rooted in personal values and accountability, ultimately fostering resilience in athletes and business leaders alike.
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ADVICE

Positive Action over Positive Thought

  • Focus on taking positive actions, regardless of your thoughts or feelings.
  • This is more effective than trying to maintain positive thinking under pressure.
INSIGHT

The Price of Admission

  • Pressure, stress, and fear are normal in sports due to uncertain outcomes.
  • Accept these feelings as the price of admission for competing.
ANECDOTE

Olympic Ticket Metaphor

  • Jonah Oliver used a "terms and conditions" metaphor with Olympic athletes.
  • He highlighted that pre-competition anxieties are normal and part of the experience.
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