I’ve been in the trenches with some of the best performers in the world – some who shift how we conceive what’s possible — others who have pushed their own boundaries — ranging from hall of fame athletes to action sport game-changers, entrepreneurs, Mixed Martial Artists, to musicians who influence the rhythm of the world. I’m Dr. Michael Gervais, and I’m excited to decode the many paths toward mastery and provide applied practices that we can all use to be and do more in our lives.
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2024-11-27 |
5x Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings on Pressure, Greatness, and Resilience What does it take to cultivate a mindset that thrives on challenge and discomfort?... To have the courage to be radically honest with yourself to experience extraordinary growth?And how can having that courage lead to personal growth and winning multip... |
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2024-11-20 |
The Power of Attitude and Effort | Former NFL Player & Momentous CEO, Jeff Byers What happens when athletes translate their competitive edge and discipline from sports into the business world?Today, we have an extraordinary guest—Jeff Byers. Jeff is a former NFL player turned entrepreneur, cofounder, and CEO of Momentous, a leading... |
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2024-11-18 |
The Fine Line Between Burnout and Mastery | AMA Vol. 25 with Dr. Michael Gervais Today, we are stoked to share Volume 25 of Finding Mastery’s Ask Me Anything.Joining us, as always, is our co-host O’Neil Cespedes, and today’s AMA is a little bit different – instead of having O’Neil read your questions, we had you call in to ask ques... |
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2024-11-13 |
The Science of Happiness: Arthur Brooks on Building a Fulfilling Life What if the pursuit of happiness is making us miserable?On the podcast today to help us answer that question is Dr. Arthur Brooks. Arthur is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author known for his work on well-being, leadership, and... |
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2024-11-06 | How do we navigate all the changes that come with radical growth – the fortunes, the fame, social challenges…all while staying true to ourselves?Today’s guest is Deryck Whibley, lead singer and guitarist for the iconic punk rock band Sum 41. Over two d... | |
2024-10-30 |
Dan Ariely on the Psychology of Stress, Misinformation, and Misbelief What makes rational people adopt irrational beliefs? And, what can we do to bridge the growing divide in society?Here to help us answer those questions is today’s guest, Dr. Dan Ariely. Dan is a renowned behavioral economist, Duke University professor,... |
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2024-10-28 | Wondering how to create time for your life priorities when it’s not part of your employer’s culture? Then this is the AMA for you.Back once again is my co-host O’Neil Cespedes, and in today’s conversation, we get into topics like:How to design your own... | |
2024-10-23 |
Malcolm Gladwell On Creativity, Failure, and the Revenge of the Tipping Point Today’s episode is a special one. It wasn’t recorded in our studio, but live from Balboa Theater in San Diego for a Live Talks LA event, where I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with one of the most influential thinkers of our time: Malcolm G... |
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2024-10-16 |
Never Play It Safe – A Practical Guide to Creating a Life You Love | Chase Jarvis What if your biggest risk in life is playing it safe? Today, I am stoked to welcome back to the podcast one of the most dynamic voices in the creative world, Chase Jarvis. Chase is an award-winning photographer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Creativ... |
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2024-10-09 |
The Science of Aging Well: What Dolphins Can Teach Us About Human Health | Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson How did studying military dolphins lead to a breakthrough in human health?Our guest today, Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, is a scientist, entrepreneur, and veterinarian with a remarkable story – one that begins with dolphins and leads to groundbreaking dis... |