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Minutes on Mastery

Michael Gervaiswww.findingmastery.net
Minutes on Mastery features simple insights from the Finding Mastery Podcast with high performance psychologist Michael Gervais and world leading performers in sports, the arts, and business. For the full conversation, subscribe to the Finding Mastery podcast.
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Episodes

Author Ryan Holiday - His Method for Writing

This is author Ryan Holiday - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining the the distinction between research and writing. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/ryan-holiday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 31, 20173 min

Author Robert Greene - What Attracted Him to Zen Buddhism

This is author Robert Greene - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing what attracted him to zen buddhism. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/robert-greene See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 30, 20173 min

Psychologist Anders Ericsson - Learning vs. Memorizing Information

This is psychologist Anders Ericsson - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining why he came to value learning more than simply memorizing facts. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/anders-ericsson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 20172 min

Social Psychologist Dr. Dacher Keltner - How people change before & after gaining power

This is social psychologist Dr. Dacher Keltner - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining how people gain power and what happens once they do. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/dacher-keltner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 26, 20172 min

Author Robert Greene - His Definition of Mastery

This is author Robert Greene - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing his definition of mastery. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/robert-greene See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 25, 20172 min

Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll - The Connection He Shares with His Players

This is Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing why for him as a coach until his athletes could move on from the pain of the Super Bowl he had to be right there with them. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/pete-carroll See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 24, 20172 min

Entrepreneur Anne Devereux-Mills - Surviving in Challenging Environments

This is entrepreneur Anne Devereux-Mills - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining how she was able to thrive in challenging environments. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/anne-devereux-mills See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 23, 20173 min

Advertising Guru Lee Clow - The Idea for the Apple Genius Bar

This is advertising guru Lee Clow - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing the story of how the idea originated for the Apple Genius Bar. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/lee-clow See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 20, 20173 min

Coach George Raveling - The Meaning of Environmental Control

This is coach George Raveling - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining the meaning of environmental control. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/george-raveling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 19, 20171 min

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Anne Devereux-Mills - Why Small Actions Go A Long Way

This is entrepreneur and philanthropist Anne Devereux Mills - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining why engaging in small actions is what matters most to her. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/anne-devereux-mills See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 18, 20173 min

2x Olympian Nicole Davis - Focusing On What You Can Control

This is 2x volleyball Olympian Nicole Davis - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining the importance of focusing on what's in your control. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/nicole-davis See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 13, 20172 min

Former Navy SEAL Mark Divine - Describing His Mindfulness Practice

This is former Navy SEAL Mark Divine - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing the different phases of his mindfulness practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 11, 20173 min

Seahawks President Peter McGloughlin - The Most Valuable Negotiation Skill

This is Seahawks president Peter McLoughlin - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing why listening is the most important skill one can master in negotiation. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/peter-mcloughlin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 09, 201759 sec

Author Steven Kotler - Edit Out The Transitions

This is author Steven Kotler - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining the importance of editing out the transitions. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/steven-kotler See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 06, 20172 min

Seahawks President Peter McLoughlin - Why Trust is Key to Negotation

This is Seahawks president Peter McLoughlin - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining why the media business is built on trust. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/peter-mcloughlin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 05, 20173 min

ABC's Dan Harris - Being Open to Coaching

This is ABC's Dan Harris - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - talking about the importance of being open to coaching. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/dan-harris See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 24, 20162 min

NFL QB & Entrepreneur Drew Bledsoe - The Most Important Interview Question

This is former NFL quarterback & entrepreneur Drew Bledsoe - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing the most important interview question he asks people…. Full podcast available at http://findingmastery.net/drew-bledsoe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 22, 20161 min

Author Karan Bajaj - The Misconception of Space in the Western World

This is author Karan Bajaj - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining the misconception associated with creating "space” in the Western World. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/karan-bajaj See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 20, 20162 min

Big Wave Surfer Nic Lamb - Find Something to Obsess Over

This is Big Wave surfer Nic Lamb - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing why he believes mastery starts with finding something to obsess about. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/nic-lamb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 19, 20161 min

Coach Vern Gambetta - Managing Work/Family Balance

This is coach Vern Gambetta - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - describing a wake up call he had that reminded him why we can’t take the people we love for granted. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/vern-gambetta See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 16, 20165 min

Social Psychologist Dr. Dacher Keltner - The Pathway to Joy & Happiness

This is social psychologist Dr. Dacher Keltner - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing what he believes is the pathway to happiness and joy. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/dacher-keltner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 20162 min

Big Wave Surfer Nic Lamb - Why Preparation is Key to Risk Taking

This is Big Wave Surfer Nic Lamb - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining why preparation is key to risk taking. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/nic-lamb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 14, 20162 min

Author Angela Duckworth - The Meaning of Sunk Cost Fallacy

This is author and professor Angela Duckworth - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining sunk cost fallacy - the concept around knowing when to stop. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/angela-duckworth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 13, 20164 min

Coach George Raveling - Living Life with Purpose

This is Nike Director of International Basketball George Raveling - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining why living your life with purpose is so important. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/george-raveling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 12, 20162 min

One Armed Pianist Nicholas McCarthy - Defining Mastery

This is one armed pianist Nicholas McCarthy - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining why for him, mastery is all about communication. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/nicholas-mccarthy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 09, 20161 min

Coach George Raveling - How to Increase Awareness

This is Nike Director of International Basketball George Raveling on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais describing how he increases his sense of awareness. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/george-raveling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 08, 20162 min

Watermen Kai Lenny - Surviving in Chaotic Moments

This is watermen Kai Lenny on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais describing his biggest wipeout and his mindset that allowed him to survive it. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/kai-lenny See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 05, 20164 min

Advertising Veteran Jimmy Smith - The Nike Freestyle Campaign

This is advertising veteran Jimmy Smith on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais sharing how the Nike Freestyle campaign was created. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/jimmy-smith See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 02, 20163 min

Coach Paul Assaiante - The Ship Must Move Forward

This is coach Paul Assaiante on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais sharing his philosophy on life and the events that have shaped his vantage point. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/paul-assaiante See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 01, 20163 min

Air Force Lt. Col. Jannell MacAulay - Habits for Success

This is Air Force lieutenant colonel Jannell MacAulay on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais describing a few habits that lead to success. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/jannell-macaulay See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 30, 20162 min
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