Episode
#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
1:12:56
Published: Mon May 24 2021
Description
Lauren Johnson is the New York Yankees ex-Performance Psychologist and a mental toughness expert. We all have a lot to learn from people who are performing at the limits of their ability. As the person in charge of the New York Yankees' mindset for 4 years, Lauren has seen first hand just how important mindset and mental toughness are for enabling peak output. Expect to learn how we can improve our self talk, how athletes deal with pain & discomfort, Lauren's best advice for dealing with criticism, what the difference is between a good and elite performer, how to avoid being too outcome-focussed and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on Odd Balls’ entire range at https://www.myoddballs.com (use code MW20) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Follow Lauren on Twitter - https://twitter.com/_laurenjohnson_ Check out Lauren's Website - https://www.laurenjohnsonandco.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
In this podcast, listeners will learn from experts and athletes on how to improve self-talk, deal with discomfort, and become an elite performer.
00:00 - 05:13 (05:13)
Summary
In this podcast, listeners will learn from experts and athletes on how to improve self-talk, deal with discomfort, and become an elite performer. The podcast also features a brief advertisement for a monthly pant subscription service that supports cancer research.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
Baseball is an iterative game, full of failures but with the opportunity to quickly bounce back, and requires a specific mentality that is different from other sports.
05:13 - 13:44 (08:30)
Summary
Baseball is an iterative game, full of failures but with the opportunity to quickly bounce back, and requires a specific mentality that is different from other sports. Working with the Yankees has shown the speaker that success in baseball is related to the ability to see the opportunity and struggle.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of consistency towards achieving goals is discussed, focusing on how small, consistent actions can lead to significant changes over time.
13:44 - 18:44 (04:59)
Summary
The importance of consistency towards achieving goals is discussed, focusing on how small, consistent actions can lead to significant changes over time.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
Performance coach, Todd Herman, highlights the parallels between the mindset of elite athletes and successful professionals in all aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting, identifying one's 'why', and self-improvement tactics.
18:44 - 27:50 (09:05)
Summary
Performance coach, Todd Herman, highlights the parallels between the mindset of elite athletes and successful professionals in all aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting, identifying one's 'why', and self-improvement tactics.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the importance of planning and preparing for your day ahead to make better decisions and execute tasks more efficiently, especially under pressure.
27:50 - 32:32 (04:42)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the importance of planning and preparing for your day ahead to make better decisions and execute tasks more efficiently, especially under pressure.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker was discussing a moment when someone was engaging in negative self-talk about their abilities to play baseball at a higher level.
32:32 - 37:18 (04:46)
Summary
The speaker was discussing a moment when someone was engaging in negative self-talk about their abilities to play baseball at a higher level.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares a video that suggests changing our perspective towards discomfort and reframing it as the growth zone, rather than socially perceived threats in our jobs.
37:18 - 42:59 (05:40)
Summary
The speaker shares a video that suggests changing our perspective towards discomfort and reframing it as the growth zone, rather than socially perceived threats in our jobs.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
A story about a butterfly in a cocoon teaches us that struggle and discomfort are often necessary for growth to occur.
42:59 - 47:01 (04:02)
Summary
A story about a butterfly in a cocoon teaches us that struggle and discomfort are often necessary for growth to occur.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
Success shouldn't be defined by hitting a home run, but rather by doing things that are within your control and are the right things.
47:01 - 51:05 (04:04)
Summary
Success shouldn't be defined by hitting a home run, but rather by doing things that are within your control and are the right things. Good results aren't necessarily the result of good things, so it's important to redefine success based on doing what's right.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests taking a step back, going on a walk, and taking things less seriously to manage stress.
51:05 - 56:50 (05:45)
Summary
The speaker suggests taking a step back, going on a walk, and taking things less seriously to manage stress. They also recommend focusing on details of the surroundings to stay present in the moment.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares insights on how he handles criticism as a content creator by analyzing his audience's feedback and taking valuable criticism into account without getting emotionally overwhelmed by harsh comments.
56:50 - 1:05:13 (08:22)
Summary
The speaker shares insights on how he handles criticism as a content creator by analyzing his audience's feedback and taking valuable criticism into account without getting emotionally overwhelmed by harsh comments.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
The military has a strategy for cleaning guns that involves starting off comically slow and gradually piecing the gun back together.
1:05:13 - 1:11:56 (06:43)
Summary
The military has a strategy for cleaning guns that involves starting off comically slow and gradually piecing the gun back together. Similarly, focusing on the fundamental level and making progress from there can be beneficial in life.
Episode#325 - Lauren Johnson - The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Athletes
PodcastModern Wisdom
Lauren Johnson shares her insights and experiences regarding scaling and hiring for early stage startups.
1:11:56 - 1:12:55 (00:58)
Summary
Lauren Johnson shares her insights and experiences regarding scaling and hiring for early stage startups.