Episode
#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
1:05:37
Published: Thu Feb 03 2022
Description
Dr. Nate Zinsser is the Director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program, a Mental Performance Coach and an author. Having genuine faith in our abilities is a trait all of us want. To be able to step into our chosen arena and not only perform well but to do it without dreading that we'll fail. Nate has coached some of the US Army's best and brightest for 3 decades alongside world champion NBA, NHL, NFL and track & field stars to fulfil their potential and create true confidence. Expect to learn how to stop negative self talk, why self-deception is a tool you can use to enhance performance, what Dr Zinsser learned about confidence from Lady Gaga, how to break a negative performance cycle, how to overcome negative experiences, how to deal with imposter syndrome, Dr Zinsser's daily practices to tie everything together and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://bit.ly/cbdwisdom (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy The Confident Mind - https://amzn.to/3H8l3dg Check out Nate's website - https://www.natezinsser.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Learn from Dr. Camilla Zinser about how to overcome negative self-talk and experiences, deal with imposter syndrome, and boost your confidence through easy to apply daily practices.
00:00 - 03:54 (03:54)
Summary
Learn from Dr. Camilla Zinser about how to overcome negative self-talk and experiences, deal with imposter syndrome, and boost your confidence through easy to apply daily practices. Additionally, the episode features a brief ad promoting a journal for improving sleep and overall wellness.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
Trusting your accumulated knowledge is crucial in any field, from sports to medicine to engineering.
03:54 - 13:10 (09:15)
Summary
Trusting your accumulated knowledge is crucial in any field, from sports to medicine to engineering. A training curriculum needs to be formalized to ensure that individuals can develop this key skill in a deliberate and effective manner.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
Former NFL quarterback Eli Manning explains the significance of positive thinking in leading a comeback and how it can influence our emotional state and muscular tension.
13:10 - 27:05 (13:55)
Summary
Former NFL quarterback Eli Manning explains the significance of positive thinking in leading a comeback and how it can influence our emotional state and muscular tension.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
The episode discusses overcoming imposter syndrome by building a mental bank account of personal achievements and consistently focusing on the best in oneself, rather than continuing to dwell on feelings of inadequacy.
27:05 - 35:19 (08:14)
Summary
The episode discusses overcoming imposter syndrome by building a mental bank account of personal achievements and consistently focusing on the best in oneself, rather than continuing to dwell on feelings of inadequacy.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how there is a certain level of "selective delusion" that can be helpful in building confidence and believing in one's abilities.
35:19 - 43:48 (08:29)
Summary
The speaker discusses how there is a certain level of "selective delusion" that can be helpful in building confidence and believing in one's abilities. However, in reality, people tend to be more under confident than overconfident.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
In order to perform well in a high-pressure game, athletes should practice with the same level of attentional demands and focus as their actual performance, allowing their senses to flow and become fascinated with important details rather than giving a running commentary.
43:48 - 50:23 (06:35)
Summary
In order to perform well in a high-pressure game, athletes should practice with the same level of attentional demands and focus as their actual performance, allowing their senses to flow and become fascinated with important details rather than giving a running commentary.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
In performance situations, our bodies undergo a biochemical shift to produce more energy which leads to symptoms like the "butterflies in the stomach" and a racing heart.
50:23 - 56:34 (06:10)
Summary
In performance situations, our bodies undergo a biochemical shift to produce more energy which leads to symptoms like the "butterflies in the stomach" and a racing heart. However, these side effects are an indication that our body is ready to perform well in a demanding situation.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
A discussion about how athletes can sometimes develop a competitive game day persona that they bring back to their personal life and how it can potentially lead to issues if not addressed.
56:34 - 1:03:36 (07:02)
Summary
A discussion about how athletes can sometimes develop a competitive game day persona that they bring back to their personal life and how it can potentially lead to issues if not addressed.
Episode#430 - Dr Nate Zinsser - A Battle-Tested Guide To Unshakable Confidence
PodcastModern Wisdom
Constructive thinking is necessary during both good and bad times, but it's most important during setbacks.
1:03:36 - 1:05:33 (01:56)
Summary
Constructive thinking is necessary during both good and bad times, but it's most important during setbacks. Making the right choices during tough times can help prevent their recurrence.