The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

#256: How to Overcome Anxiety and Stress - with Adviser to Olympians, Michael Gervais

Aug 2, 2017 · 01:10:18

✨ AI Summary

Performance psychologist Michael Gervais advises elite athletes on overcoming anxiety.
Discusses effective and ineffective self-talk strategies for mental resilience.
Learn to win the war against anxiety and exceed previous performance levels.

Guests on This Episode

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Michael Gervais

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