The Psychology Podcast The Psychology of Athletic Excellence w/Dr. Alex Auerbach
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Sep 11, 2025 
Dr. Alex Auerbach, a licensed counseling and sport performance psychologist, shares insights into achieving athletic excellence. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and the power of rest over relentless training. The conversation highlights how strong relationships enhance performance and the need for balance in training and recovery. Auerbach also discusses strategies for cultivating a growth mindset and emotional regulation, asserting that greatness is within everyone’s reach if they embrace their potential.
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Consistency Over Constant Maximum
- Consistency matters more than 100% effort every day; give what you have each day.
- Showing up regularly is the foundation for long-term improvement.
Use Release-Reset-Refocus
- Use a release-reset-refocus routine to let go of mistakes quickly during performance.
- Handle mistakes immediately only enough to return focus to the task at hand.
Postpone Tough Feedback
- Delay deep feedback about errors until after some distance and recovery.
- Avoid immediate harsh critique that increases stress and impairs recovery.
