Dr. Mike Gervais - How to Have Sustained Awareness In All That You Do

Dr. Mike Gervais - How to Have Sustained Awareness In All That You Do

Author: Aaron Wexler January 27, 2021 Duration: 1:17:10

Episode 17: Dr. Mike Gervais - High Performance Sports Psychologist, co-founder of Compete to Create, Host of Finding Mastery Podcast

Finding Mastery Website: https://findingmastery.net

Finding Mastery Podcast: https://bit.ly/3plFvhz

Compete To Create Course: https://competetocreate.net/findingmastery/

Link to Audible book - Compete to Create: https://amzn.to/36d85KC

Instagram: @michaelgervais @findingmastery


In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Leadership of Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks, & Karch Kiraly with the women's Volleyball National Team
  • How to create a more disciplined mind
  • Mindfulness - sustained awareness
  • Metta Awareness - How to see whats happening in the present moment
  • What is the Razors Edge?
  • Single Point Mindfulness Training
  • Meditation, Affirmations, Focus, Power of Intention
  • "Epitome of Poise" - Difference between big moments/ordinary moments
  • The Seatbelt Challenge
  • Relationship with Thoughts & Emotions
  • Pain as a catalyst for change
  • F.O.P.O. - Fear of Other People's Opinions
  • Flow State - being completely immersed in the present moment
  • How to create your mission & personal philosophy
  • The idea of "mastery."
  • Empathy as a tool for calibration


Hosted by Aaron Wexler, Within The Game explores the shared mental frameworks of high performers, whether they're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating daily life. This isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, practical conversation about the specific, often overlooked tools that fuel sustained inspiration and success. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of guests, from Olympic champions and professional athletes to seasoned coaches and innovative entrepreneurs. The focus is always on the tangible: the routines, mindset shifts, and personal philosophies they actively use to excel under pressure and find meaning in their work. You'll hear how a coach visualizes a game plan, the way an entrepreneur reframes failure, or the mental ritual an athlete relies on before a crucial moment. The aim is to unpack these accessible strategies, demonstrating that the discipline for peak performance isn't confined to a stadium or an office-it's a transferable skill set. By listening to this podcast, you gain a behind-the-scenes look at the psychology of excellence, offering actionable insights that can be applied to your own goals and challenges. It’s about understanding the internal mechanics that drive external results, providing a resource for anyone looking to cultivate resilience, creativity, and a more inspired approach to their own game, whatever that may be.
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