Episode

982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
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1:12:08
Published: Mon Jul 20 2020
Description

"The tiniest step is the one that moves us toward our goal."Lewis is joined by Dr. Ivan Joseph, a sports psychologist and high-performance coach, to discuss the secret to self-confidence, to walk through a simple exercise to determine your values and purpose, and to learn how to control your thoughts in order to ignore negative feedback and unlock your full potential.- Get 20% off Dr. Joseph's book "You Got This" at drivanjoseph.com with discount code: lewishowes- Psychologist Laurie Santos explains the science behind happiness: https://lewishowes.com/961- Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-pod- Sadhguru teaches you how to control your mind: https://lewishowes.com/965

Chapters
Dr. Ivan Joseph, a high-performance coach and sports psychologist, shares tips on building self-confidence, finding one's purpose, avoiding pitfalls, and coaching others without discouraging their talents.
00:00 - 01:59 (01:59)
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Self-Confidence
Summary

Dr. Ivan Joseph, a high-performance coach and sports psychologist, shares tips on building self-confidence, finding one's purpose, avoiding pitfalls, and coaching others without discouraging their talents.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Block practice, which involves repeatedly performing the same skill, may make you look good in the short-term, but varied practice is crucial for skill retention and long-term improvement.
01:59 - 08:35 (06:36)
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Skill Acquisition
Summary

Block practice, which involves repeatedly performing the same skill, may make you look good in the short-term, but varied practice is crucial for skill retention and long-term improvement.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the importance of flexing your communication style as a coach or leader to effectively connect with each team member individually, rather than assuming a collective approach would work for everyone.
08:35 - 15:19 (06:44)
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Communication
Summary

The speaker discusses the importance of flexing your communication style as a coach or leader to effectively connect with each team member individually, rather than assuming a collective approach would work for everyone. They also explore the challenges that arise when a coach or leader's communication style doesn't align with a team member's confidence and how to manage this situation.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Writing gratitude letters to your friends can enhance your happiness, confidence and optimism.
15:19 - 19:25 (04:06)
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Gratitude
Summary

Writing gratitude letters to your friends can enhance your happiness, confidence and optimism. It is not only about writing to oneself but also sharing the happiness and appreciation with others.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The ability to distinguish truthfulness in claims of success is challenging, especially when the individual claiming success has little to no history of achieving it.
19:25 - 24:36 (05:11)
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Success
Summary

The ability to distinguish truthfulness in claims of success is challenging, especially when the individual claiming success has little to no history of achieving it. It is important to be skeptical of such claims and analyze an individual's track record before believing their declarations.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The little voice inside that tells you when you're going down the wrong path is crucial to listen to when you surround yourself with the wrong people.
24:36 - 29:11 (04:35)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The little voice inside that tells you when you're going down the wrong path is crucial to listen to when you surround yourself with the wrong people. Despite the world seeing you as successful, listening to your inner voice is important.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
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The School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the importance of dreaming big and pursuing one's passion, even if they lack the resources and skills.
29:11 - 33:33 (04:22)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker talks about the importance of dreaming big and pursuing one's passion, even if they lack the resources and skills. He suggests finding the best person in the field and training with them to achieve success.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the host discusses tips and tricks for sports psychology, including the importance of positive affirmations and stopping processes before taking action.
33:33 - 35:52 (02:19)
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Sports Psychology
Summary

In this podcast episode, the host discusses tips and tricks for sports psychology, including the importance of positive affirmations and stopping processes before taking action.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of celebrating small wins in sports and life as a means of overcoming the fear associated with perfectionism.
35:53 - 39:01 (03:08)
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Perfectionism
Summary

The speaker emphasizes the importance of celebrating small wins in sports and life as a means of overcoming the fear associated with perfectionism.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Our interpretation of events can greatly impact our emotional well-being and ability to move forward.
39:01 - 44:55 (05:54)
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Emotional Intelligence
Summary

Our interpretation of events can greatly impact our emotional well-being and ability to move forward. By shifting our interpretation from negative to positive, we can experience more joy and success in life.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The importance of embracing self-love and accepting ourselves, warts and all, in order to overcome external pressures of society and to stop seeking validation from others.
44:55 - 50:21 (05:26)
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Self-love
Summary

The importance of embracing self-love and accepting ourselves, warts and all, in order to overcome external pressures of society and to stop seeking validation from others.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The speaker recounts his experience of being the only white guy in a salsa club and feeling terrified of not knowing what he was doing.
50:21 - 54:17 (03:56)
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Personal Growth
Summary

The speaker recounts his experience of being the only white guy in a salsa club and feeling terrified of not knowing what he was doing. He encourages listeners to confront their fears and step out of their comfort zones.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The ability to focus on your capabilities and vision while maintaining a positive mindset is a crucial skill for personal growth and success.
54:17 - 58:19 (04:02)
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Positive thinking
Summary

The ability to focus on your capabilities and vision while maintaining a positive mindset is a crucial skill for personal growth and success. Consistently thinking positively each day will lead to becoming stronger and achieving greater things.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
This podcast discusses the importance of not letting comparison steal your joy, but rather using it as an aspirational benchmark to model behavior and achieve goals.
58:19 - 1:02:34 (04:14)
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Comparison
Summary

This podcast discusses the importance of not letting comparison steal your joy, but rather using it as an aspirational benchmark to model behavior and achieve goals.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The guest has written a book called "You've Got This" about self-confidence and discusses how doubt can be the killer of all dreams, but it's important to have the right tools to combat it.
1:02:34 - 1:06:10 (03:36)
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self-confidence
Summary

The guest has written a book called "You've Got This" about self-confidence and discusses how doubt can be the killer of all dreams, but it's important to have the right tools to combat it. They mention that they have had great coaches and teachers who have helped them with these tools.

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982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The importance of positive thinking and self-love is highlighted as a key factor in impacting not only one's own life, but the lives of others as well.
1:06:10 - 1:10:33 (04:23)
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Self-love
Summary

The importance of positive thinking and self-love is highlighted as a key factor in impacting not only one's own life, but the lives of others as well.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker encourages listeners to share the message of building self-confidence with others.
1:10:33 - 1:11:58 (01:25)
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self-confidence
Summary

In this podcast episode, the speaker encourages listeners to share the message of building self-confidence with others. The speaker also invites listeners to subscribe and leave a review, and offers inspirational messages via text. The episode concludes with a reminder of self-worth and love.

Episode
982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
Podcast
The School of Greatness