How to Let Go of FOPO - Fear of People’s Opinions with Dr. Michael Gervais (pt. 2)

How to Let Go of FOPO - Fear of People’s Opinions with Dr. Michael Gervais (pt. 2)

Author: Aaron Wexler May 8, 2024 Duration: 1:18:11

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Episode 83 features Dr. Michael Gervais for the second time - Dr. Mike is a world class high performance psychologist, the host/Founder of the Finding Mastery Podcast, and the author of his new book which just made the USA TODAY best selling list, “The First Rule of Mastery. Stop Worrying about what other people think of you.”


IG: @michaelgervais

https://www.findingmastery.com/


Link to Dr. Mike's new book: "The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of You." https://a.co/d/4jDHwFX


Link to Dr. Mike on the Rich Roll Podcast (mentioned) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwGtu-RhDeo


In this episode we discuss:

  • The Inspired Athlete/person defined
  • Alignment
  • The appreciation of all things
  • The zen story of the farmer and the son
  • Meta Awareness - being aware of EVERYTHING
  • How FOPO plays a role in your relationship to the present moment
  • How this awareness can create an entry way into flow-state
  • FOPO defined in athletics
  • Identity: Performance Based vs. Purpose Based
  • How to set your purpose in life. Thin Slice it!
  • Difference between carrying & worrying when it comes to FOPO
  • Antidotes to FOPO: The Roundtable
  • Anticipation, Checking, & Responding to FOPO
  • *Social Media - the broth for FOPO, how to create discipline with it
  • First Principles, Core Values, & Virtues = Your personal philosophy
  • Commit to Mastering what's 100% in your control
  • Pursuit of Mastery - working from the inside out
  • The messy edge defined


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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