Achieving Peak Performance with Dr. Michael Gervais

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0000

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Ep 6 - High-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais teaches us today the same mindset techniques he uses with NFL players and the CEOs of some of the world’s largest companies to unlock their potential for success. Learn how to identify your core principles and use them to mindfully align your life with your goals.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - The difference between being busy and being efficient
10:40 - How do you get The First Principle
13:19 - What are the usual principles of World Class Athletes
15:39 - Do principles stay the same after 10 years?
23:43 - Does the need to be seen comes from a lack of being seen?
25:34 - Erika defining success and becoming “fun”-employed
27:17 - Why Erika wants her parents to be proud of her
30:07 - Erika's growing up story, core values and goals in life
37:39 - The importance of sleep and mindfulness
39:44 - 3 things to improve life
42:36 - How to practice your principles?
51:36 - How to define the culture of a company
57:53 - Michael's best advice for Erika
58:42 - Erika hiring a business coach
01:02:11 - Dr. Michael Taught Me