How To Increase Performance By Working At Your Edge -- Plus A Quick Hack For When Panic or Anxiety Swells
Summary
This episode explores key strategies for high performance and well-being, featuring a deep dive into Dan Harris's journey from a live TV panic attack to embracing mindfulness. Dr. Michael Gervais and Dan discuss practical techniques like self-talk and exposure therapy for anxiety, the importance of "working at your edge" combined with intelligent recovery, and the transformative power of viewing "love" as a broad, essential skill set. They also touch upon navigating political division with curiosity and the shift from individual focus to collective well-being.Episode description
How do you stay engaged without getting consumed? That's one of the central questions in this conversation between Dan and high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais.
Together they explore:
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working at your edge in meditation, panic disorder, and professional life
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why love might be the most important skill we can develop
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navigating rage in difficult political times
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and the Ideal Competitive Mindset — a concept Dan found surprisingly useful.
Originally recorded for Dr. Gervais' podcast, Finding Mastery, this one turned into a real back-and-forth.
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