Stop Worrying About What People Think of You with Dr Michael Gervais
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 19 January 2024
⏱️ 71 minutes
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Summary
Dr. Michael Gervais is a renowned high-performance psychologist and the host of the Finding Mastery podcast, where he explores the psychology of peak performance with world-leading experts and athletes. His work focuses on helping individuals excel in high-stakes environments and unlock their full potential.
In this episode, Larry Hagner and Dr. Michael Gervais delve into a fascinating discussion about the mind, emotions, and the power of being present. They explore the concept of the brain as hardware and the mind as software, emphasizing the importance of upgrading our mental software through training and self-awareness. They also distinguish between emotions (observable and physical) and feelings (subjective and interpretive), highlighting the role of thoughts in shaping our emotional experiences.
The conversation further explores the challenges of being present in a world filled with distractions and the aversion many people have to being alone with their thoughts. They discuss the fear of not being enough and the deep-rooted need for acceptance and belonging. Dr. Michael Gervais shares insights from his book, highlighting the real consequences of stress and anxiety and offering practical strategies for managing them.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Michael Gervais emphasizes the importance of training the mind, just like we train our physical and technical skills. He discusses the power of acute stress and the benefits of pushing ourselves to the messy edge, as well as the value of mindfulness meditation and other contemplative practices in cultivating presence and navigating stress.
Overall, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for upgrading our mental software and living a more fulfilled and present life. By increasing awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions, we can better navigate the external world and cultivate a sense of calm and confidence.
The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Dad Edge Podcast. The Dad Edge Movement creates leaders of men, |
| 0:07.3 | leaders of families, and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this |
| 0:12.2 | generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. |
| 0:16.1 | The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because of the |
| 0:20.3 | amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. |
| 0:23.4 | We are here to change the world. |
| 0:26.6 | We are here to change relationships. |
| 0:28.9 | We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers |
| 0:32.3 | so no man goes to their grave with |
| 0:34.0 | regret. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention |
| 0:39.8 | passion, purpose, and direction. |
| 0:43.0 | We are the Dad Edge, and we're welcome to the Dad Edge podcast I'm Larry |
| 1:06.0 | Hagner your host and founder of this podcast this show and movement and today |
| 1:10.7 | we have a true luminary in the field of high performance psychology |
| 1:15.2 | and that is Dr Michael Jervaeus. He is known for his work with the Seattle |
| 1:19.4 | Seahawks, Red Bull Stratus, and Team USA and Dr. Jervais, this guy is a trailblazer in unlocking |
| 1:27.3 | human potential and an absolute genius. |
| 1:31.0 | But there's more than just accolades to this conversation. |
| 1:33.4 | Dr. Jervais has recently co-authored a groundbreaking book, |
| 1:37.0 | get this, get this title, if this does not grab you, I don't know what does. |
| 1:42.1 | But here's the title the first rule of mastery |
| 1:45.7 | Stop worrying about what other people think of you and in this guide he unravels the |
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