Big Questions with Cal Fussman cover image

Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Michael Gervais: Your Mastery Coach

Nov 7, 2023
Psychologist for Super Bowl and Olympic champions, Michael Gervais, shares advice on visualizing success, self-awareness, and achieving goals. He discusses the impact of social media on mental state, the negative effects of fear of other people's opinions (FOPO), and the significance of genuine connections in treating depression. The podcast also includes the inspiring story of Chungju Young, who started a successful shipbuilding company and emphasizes the importance of purpose and relationships for a happy life.
01:01:20

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Visualizing a successful future with great detail can train the mind to focus on positive outcomes and develop conviction for goals.
  • Training the mind through practices like meditation and mindfulness can increase awareness of looping thoughts and emotions, allowing individuals to navigate them more effectively.

Deep dives

Using mental imagery for a compelling future

One powerful tool for creating a compelling future is to use mental imagery. By visualizing and experiencing a desired future with great detail, all five senses engaged, individuals can train their minds to focus on positive outcomes and develop conviction for their goals.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode