Mind Muscle Project 578: Trevor Kashey on Why Goal Setting Always Fails
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Jan 5, 2020 Trevor Kashey, a coach of coaches and PHD Scientist in Biochemistry, discusses the psychology of success and the flaws in traditional coaching models. Topics include optimizing living conditions for athletes, misconceptions about the ketogenic diet, and the role of genetics in athletes' success. The conversation also covers human motivation, daily success practices, and the transformation of cycling teams through small details.
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Olympic Team Hygiene Overhaul
- Trevor Kashey worked with Azerbaijan's Olympic wrestling team focusing on physiology and environmental factors.
- He improved performance by addressing sanitation, air filtration, and living conditions rather than just training and nutrition.
Remove Brakes, Not Just Gas
- Coaching focuses more on removing behaviors limiting progress than adding more effort.
- Often, clients have their foot on both the gas and brake, creating anxiety that coaching can help resolve.
Manage, Don't Ban Habits
- Accept clients' lifestyle habits you can't change and help them manage them sustainably.
- Collaborate on adjustments that improve outcomes without forcing complete abstinence.