The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

#578. Unlocking Your Potential with an After Action Review with Dr. Alex Auerbach

Feb 26, 2025

Unlock your potential through a revolutionary approach to performance reviews! Dr. Alex Auerbach shares how elite athletes analyze their games without falling into self-criticism. Discover the transformative power of After Action Reviews, inspired by the Blue Angels, emphasizing nonjudgmental questions. Learn how to extract hidden insights and focus on continuous improvement. It's all about what to keep doing and how to adjust for future success. Ready to elevate your game?

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Dr. Alex Auerbach emphasizes that nonjudgmental after-action reviews promote constructive feedback and a growth mindset essential for performance improvement.

The three pivotal questions in effective after-action reviews guide individuals in identifying actionable insights that enhance future performance.

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The Importance of After-Action Reviews

After-action reviews (AARs) are essential tools for improving performance by allowing individuals to reflect on their actions post-event. This practice involves systematically analyzing what went well, what could be done differently, and the overall lessons learned. By applying nonjudgmental language when evaluating performance, participants can focus on constructive feedback rather than self-criticism, enabling a growth mindset. Effective AARs are instrumental not only in sports but also in workplace environments, enhancing overall effectiveness and future performance.

Harnessing After Action Reviews for Peak Performance

5min

Harnessing Insights through After Action Reviews

2min

Want to unlock your potential on and off the court? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals how the world's top performers analyze their games to accelerate improvement.

Drawing from the Blue Angels' renowned debrief process, Dr. Auerbach shares a simple yet powerful framework that transforms how players review their matches. His three-question approach helps players at every level extract maximum value from each game.

Learn:

Why traditional "what went wrong" analysis sabotages improvement
How to review matches without falling into self-criticism
The exact questions elite performers ask after every game
A powerful technique that uncovers hidden learning opportunities
Why judgment-free analysis leads to faster improvement

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Quotable moments:

"We're not evaluating - I'm not interested in 'that was terrible.' That's not helpful for learning and moving forward." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"It's not about what you did well or poorly - it's about what to keep doing and do differently." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"You'd be amazed at what comes out when you ask 'is there anything left unsaid?'" - Dr. Alex Auerbach

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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