Make Better Decisions | Perform Under Stress

Make Better Decisions | Perform Under Stress

Author: Pete Jacobs May 10, 2021 Duration: 19:01

Do you know why we make poor decisions when we are stressed? Would you be able to think clearly in a stressful situation, such as when nervous at work situations? What about while racing for an Ironman World Championship in the heat go Hawaii?

Have you made bad decisions, caused by stress, that led to a poor performance at work or in competition?

This podcast will help you understand the physiological and mental aspects of performing better through making better decisions, and how to make those better decisions.

Relating his mindset tips, tricks, and training, Pete Jacobs (Ironman World Champion) explains how you can very simply improve your abilities in every aspect of life.

Key points

  1. How to make better decisions, to perform better, mentally and physically.
  2. Why it is harder to make the best decisions when under stress or unhappy.
  3. How to create a mindset, or a workplace, that can make the best decisions all the time for optimal outcomes.

Top Tips

  1. Be calm, confident, and present.
  2. Act when you think – Don’t let “stress” distract you from your instinct.
  3. Use trigger phrases

Mindset coaching is one Pete’s favourite aspects of coaching to explore, and is what makes Pete love his job as a health and performance coach.

 

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Pete is an Ironman World Champion, Health Coach & Performance expert.

Jaimielle is a Health Coach, Ironman Triathlete, and passionate about supporting you to make the changes you want & need.

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Finding a sustainable path to better health often feels like navigating a maze of conflicting advice. Live Your Own Fit | LYF Performance cuts through that noise with grounded conversations led by Pete Jacobs, a World Ironman Triathlon Champion, and his wife Jaimielle. This isn't just about extreme athleticism; it's about the practical, balanced choices that build a resilient life. You'll hear discussions that connect the dots between nutrition, daily movement, and the mental frameworks needed to stick with it. Pete naturally draws from his own journey to the pinnacle of endurance sports, not to prescribe a champion's regimen, but to share the broader lessons on mindset and perseverance that apply to anyone. The podcast operates on the principle that true fitness is deeply personal-it's the energy to keep up with your kids, the clarity to focus at work, and the vitality to enjoy your days. Each episode offers a blend of personal anecdotes, actionable lifestyle tips, and thoughtful dialogue aimed at helping you define what performance means in your own life. Tune in for a refreshingly honest take on building health from the ground up, where the goal is lasting well-being, not just a temporary fix.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 50

Live Your Own Fit | LYF Performance
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 1:09:43
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