The Future of Performance Optimization with Gary McCoy. Gary is as legendary sport scientist who shares a ton of wisdom on this episode. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on asymmetry and offsetting imbalances to prevent injuries. He also highlights the significance of understanding the culture and adapting leadership styles accordingly. McCoy then talks about his work with Catapult Sports, where he helped bring their technology into baseball and achieved significant sales growth. Gary McCoy shares his journey from working in sports analytics to becoming the CEO of PKI, a natural language processing company. He discusses the importance of artificial intelligence and big data in sports and how PKI's software can measure the emotional and cognitive load status of athletes. McCoy also emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to performance and the importance of work-life balance. He explores the correlation between cognitive load and heart rate variability and the potential benefits of altering work rhythms for high performers. McCoy concludes by highlighting the value of asking the right questions and surrendering to optimize performance. The conversation explores the individualized nature of performance optimization and the importance of understanding the athlete's unique needs and circumstances. It emphasizes the role of self-identification and personal motivation in driving high performance. The discussion also touches on the significance of cognitive load and the ability to focus in achieving flow state. The future of performance optimization is seen as incorporating advanced technology and data analysis to better understand and enhance performance.

Takeaways

• Focusing on asymmetry and offsetting imbalances can help prevent injuries in athletes.
• Understanding the culture is crucial when implementing changes in a new environment.
• Leadership styles should be adapted to fit the needs and expectations of the team.
• Catapult Sports' technology can be effective in tracking and improving performance in sports.
• Building a team of coaches who can effectively utilize data is essential for success. Artificial intelligence and big data play a crucial role in sports analytics and can provide valuable insights for performance optimization.
• PKI's software uses natural language processing to measure the emotional and cognitive load status of athletes, filling a missing link in traditional practitioner systems.
• A holistic approach to performance, including work-life balance and managing cognitive load, is essential for peak performance.
• There is a correlation between cognitive load and heart rate variability, and breathing techniques can positively impact cognitive deployment.
• Customized recommendations and a qualitative approach to productivity can lead to better performance outcomes. Performance optimization is highly individualized and requires a deep understanding of the athlete's unique needs and circumstances.
• Self-identification and personal motivation play a crucial role in driving high performance.
• Cognitive load and the ability to focus are important factors in achieving flow state.
• The future of performance optimization lies in advanced technology and data analysis to better understand and enhance performance.

Titles

• Adapting Leadership Styles to Fit the Culture
• Bringing Catapult Sports' Technology into Baseball The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Performance
• Optimizing Performance through Work Rhythms and Work-Life Balance The Future of Performance Optimization
• Cognitive Load and Achieving Flow State

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Dr. Nathan Goodyear discusses the connection between cancer and overall health, emphasizing that all doctors are cancer doctors in some way. He highlights the failure of the medical establishment in treating and preventing cancer and the need for a shift towards a more holistic approach. Dr. Goodyear explains that cancer is a metabolic disease and that focusing on lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management can improve mitochondrial health and prevent cancer. He also discusses the use of natural therapies and targeted treatments based on individual genetic and metabolic factors. Dr. Nathan Goodyear discusses the role of melatonin in cancer treatment and the importance of a strong immune system. He emphasizes the need to quantify immune system strength and recommends vitamin D as a key indicator. Dr. Goodyear also highlights the impact of stress on the body and suggests exercise, sleep, and nutrition as strategies to lower stress levels. He discusses the Gerson diet, the ketogenic metabolic therapy, and the importance of a balanced diet in preventing and treating cancer. Dr. Goodyear emphasizes the role of mindset in cancer prevention and treatment, and the need for innovation and empowerment in the field of cancer care.

Keywords

cancer, health, prevention, treatment, medical establishment, holistic approach, metabolic disease, lifestyle factors, natural therapies, targeted treatments, melatonin, cancer treatment, immune system, vitamin D, stress, exercise, sleep, nutrition, Gerson diet, ketogenic metabolic therapy, mindset, innovation, empowerment

Takeaways

• All doctors are cancer doctors in some way, as cancer affects every family and prevention is a key aspect of healthcare.
• The medical establishment has failed in treating and preventing cancer, and there is a need for a more holistic approach.
• Cancer is a metabolic disease, and focusing on lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management can improve overall health and prevent cancer.
• Natural therapies and targeted treatments based on individual genetic and metabolic factors can be effective in treating cancer.
• Melatonin has anti-cancer benefits and can be used as a preventive measure. Melatonin can directly kill cancer cells and restore immune function by rebalancing inflammatory pathways disrupted by cancer.
• Vitamin D is a primary mechanism for countering inflammation and deficiency is associated with cancer.
• Exercise, sleep, and nutrition are key strategies for lowering stress levels and supporting overall health.
• The Gerson diet and the ketogenic metabolic therapy are dietary strategies that can weaken cancer cells and stress their energy production systems.
• Mindset plays a crucial role in cancer prevention and treatment, and fear can suppress the immune system.
• The future of cancer care lies in innovation, elevation, and empowerment of patients.

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Mental performance coach Brandon Epstein shares tactical tools to reprogram your mind. He emphasizes the power of the present moment and following one's inspiration. The importance of being present in the moment and letting go of future expectations. He emphasizes the need to balance the drive for achievement with the ability to relax and enjoy the journey. He also shares his approach to helping relieve anxiety and perform at your best, using techniques such as mental rehearsal and staying present. The connection between physical well-being and mental health, and the importance of training the mind to focus on what we want. Epstein also touches on the concept of ego death and the role of awareness in personal growth.

Keywords

mental performance, energy work, meditation, awareness, focus, relaxation, personal power, present moment, inspiration, presence, future expectations, balance, achievement, relaxation, anxiety, mental rehearsal, physical well-being, mental health, focus, ego death, awareness

Takeaways

• Traditional education often fails to provide actionable techniques for improving mental performance.
• Awareness and focus are essential building blocks for achieving peak performance.
• Relaxation plays a crucial role in getting into a state of flow.
• Releasing blockages and reclaiming personal power can empower individuals to follow their inspiration.
• Being present in the moment and following one's intuition is key to achieving success. Being present in the moment and letting go of future expectations is key to enjoying the journey and achieving success.
• Balancing the drive for achievement with relaxation and enjoyment of the process is essential for long-term fulfillment.
• Mental rehearsal and staying present can help relieve anxiety and improve performance in various areas of life.
• Physical well-being and mental health are interconnected, and taking care of our bodies can positively impact our mindset.
• Training the mind to focus on what we want can lead to better feelings and outcomes.
• Ego death, or letting go of our identity and connecting to something greater, can be liberating and allow for surrender to the flow of life.
• Increasing awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and actions is a powerful tool for personal growth and making positive changes.

Sound Bites

• "Everything I heard before was that there's supposed to be like rational information that was going to make me better."
• "We're finding a way to convince the subconscious that something's possible that it didn't previously believe was possible."
• "Everything starts with awareness. That is where we get on the path."
• "I am there now."
• "Every milestone, achievement you want to get, it's just a natural byproduct of you showing up and doing the work now, just being present for it."
• "By being here now, that's going to maximize the probability that you're going to be at your best now which is going to maximize the probability that you're going to get the achievement that you want."

Chapters

00:00

Uncovering the Limitations of Traditional Education

03:01

The Power of Awareness and Focus

06:01

The Role of Relaxation in Achieving Flow

10:54

Releasing Blockages and Reclaiming Personal Power

29:06

Being Present and Letting Go of Future Expectations

31:41

Relieving Anxiety and Maximizing Performance

37:31

The Interconnection between Physical Well-being and Mental Health

44:28

The Impact of Subconscious Programming on Success

48:38

The Power of Awareness and Focus

53:24

Ego Death: Letting Go of Identity and Surrendering

55:57

Awakening Awareness: Noticing How We Feel

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Rich Diviney, a former leader in the SEAL teams, discusses the importance of attributes in performance and how they differ from skills. He shares his experience of identifying and assessing attributes during the selection process for Navy SEALs. He explains that attributes are inherent qualities that inform behavior and drive performance, while skills are learned and specific to certain circumstances. Rich emphasizes the need to train for certainty and educate for uncertainty, as uncertainty is a constant in life. He also highlights the importance of energy management and the ability to modulate energy levels based on the situation. We also dive into the mental acuity category, discussing attributes such as situation awareness, compartmentalization, task switching, learnability, and discernment. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and balancing these attributes for optimal performance.

Takeaways

• Attributes are inherent qualities that inform behavior and drive performance, while skills are learned and specific to certain circumstances.
• Training for certainty involves developing skills for specific environments, while educating for uncertainty involves developing attributes, gaining diverse perspectives, and building understanding.
• Energy management is crucial for optimal performance, as it allows individuals to modulate their energy levels based on the situation and avoid wasting energy.
• Getting comfortable with uncertainty and deliberately stepping outside of one’s comfort zone is essential for growth and success.
• Training and education should focus on developing attributes and experiencing uncertainty, rather than solely relying on skills and certainty.
• Developing habits of introspection and asking questions about one’s own performance is beneficial at any age
• Understanding and balancing attributes in the mental acuity category is crucial for optimal performance
• Building high-performing teams requires attributes that complement and support each other
• Dynamic subordination allows team members to step up and take the lead based on their attributes and the needs of the team
• Insouciance, or not caring what other people think, can be a powerful attribute, but extremes in any attribute can be detrimental.
• Low empathy can affect how we respond to others, especially in high-stress situations. It’s important to be aware of our empathy levels and make deliberate efforts to show empathy when needed.
• Physiology, including body position, attitude, and emotion, plays a significant role in performance. Emotions like joy, anger, and peace can impact our performance and should be managed effectively.
• Self-awareness and understanding our own attributes are crucial for personal and team development. The ability to delay gratification is a common attribute among successful individuals.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

02:07

Assessing Performance Based on Attributes

08:39

Attributes vs Skills

14:12

Creating Horizons and Duration Pathway Outcomes

25:01

Training for Certainty, Educating for Uncertainty

29:44

The Ideal Time to Explore Attributes

33:18

The Importance of Mental Acuity

37:46

Building High-Performing Teams with Complementary Attributes

43:31

Dynamic Subordination: Stepping Up Based on Attributes

53:37

Understanding the Top and Bottom Attributes

56:06

Navigating the Advantages and Disadvantages of Attributes

58:40

The Power of Insouciance and the Importance of Empathy

01:01:15

The Significance of Self-Awareness

01:16:28

The Common Attribute of Successful Individuals: Delayed Gratification

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In this conversation, Chase discusses the six key metrics that are important to measure consistently in order to optimize health, performance, and longevity. These metrics are referred to as KPIs (key performance indicators) and are similar to the metrics used in business. The six metrics are: blood panel, hormones, sleep, VO2 max, heart rate variability (HRV), and relative strength. Chase emphasizes the importance of measuring these metrics in order to improve them and achieve optimal health and performance.Keywords

KPIs, key performance indicators, metrics, health optimization, performance optimization, longevity, blood panel, hormones, sleep, VO2 max, heart rate variability, HRV, relative strength

Takeaways

• Measuring key metrics is essential for optimizing health, performance, and longevity.
• The six key metrics to measure are blood panel, hormones, sleep, VO2 max, HRV, and relative strength.
• Tracking and improving these metrics can lead to increased energy, productivity, and overall well-being.
• Using biometric wearables and professional assessments can provide accurate and valuable data for optimizing these metrics.

Titles

• Using KPIs to Achieve Optimal Health and Longevity
• From Business to Health: Applying KPIs for Success in Life

Sound Bites

• “The six most important metrics you want to be tracking consistently to optimize your health.”
• “Not only is it knowing and having a set of KPIs, but it’s having a really specific set of KPIs that are gonna actually move you forward.”
• “The fastest way to improve anything is to measure it.”

Chapters

00:00

Introduction: The Importance of KPIs for Health Optimization

03:10

Chapter 1: The Power of Measurement

06:30

Chapter 2: Blood Panel and Hormones

08:28

Chapter 3: VO2 Max and Cardiovascular Health

09:24

Chapter 4: Heart Rate Variability and Stress Response

11:42

Chapter 5: Relative Strength and Body Composition

13:09

Conclusion: The Power of Measurement for Health and Performance

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Summary

Stress is often misunderstood and seen as something to avoid, but it actually indicates that your life has meaning and that you're challenging yourself. Stress is valuable for high performers, but it's important to conquer it rather than just lower it. One way to do this is by improving your heart rate variability (HRV), which measures how your body responds to stress. Another key factor in conquering stress is mindset. By viewing challenges as exciting opportunities, you can release positive hormones that boost performance and help you overcome stress. Taking action and consistently caring for your body also play a crucial role in managing stress.

Keywords

stress, high performance, mindset, heart rate variability, challenge, hormones, performance booster

Takeaways

• Stress is a sign that your life has meaning and that you're challenging yourself.
• Conquering stress is more important than simply lowering it.
• Improving heart rate variability (HRV) can help reduce the negative physiological response to stress.
• Viewing challenges as exciting opportunities releases positive hormones that boost performance.
• Taking action and consistently caring for your body are essential in managing stress.

Titles

• The Misunderstanding of Stress
• Conquering Stress for High Performers

Sound Bites

• "The number one hack you can instantly apply to reduce your stress. I promise that you are going to be blown away."
• "Stress is valuable, and especially for high performers."
• "The instant hack... is to tell yourself, 'I'm excited.'"

Chapters

00:00

The Misunderstanding of Stress

02:04

Conquering Stress for High Performers

05:26

The Importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

08:26

Mindset: Viewing Challenges as Exciting Opportunities

12:53

Taking Action and Caring for Your Body to Manage Stress

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In this conversation, Chase discusses the issue of childhood obesity and provides three simple actions parents can take to get their kids off the couch and turn them into super athletes. The three actions are: 1) Get your kid moving and workout with them, 2) Minimize screen time, and 3) Get them involved in a physical challenge or sport. Chase emphasizes the importance of being a role model for your kids and highlights the benefits of these actions for their physical and mental health.

Keywords

childhood obesity, kids fitness, physical activity, screen time, role model, sports

Takeaways

• Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with 40% of kids in the United States being overweight.
• Parents can help their kids become more active by working out with them and being a role model for physical activity.
• Minimizing screen time is important for kids' physical and mental health.
• Getting kids involved in a physical challenge or sport can motivate them to be more active and improve their overall well-being.

Titles

• Getting Kids Involved in Physical Challenges and Sports
• Minimizing Screen Time for Better Physical and Mental Health

Sound Bites

• "40% of kids in the United States are overweight."
• "Three simple, actionable tactics you can apply today."
• "Minimize screen time."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction: Childhood obesity and the need for action

03:23

Action 1: Get your kid moving and workout with them

07:13

Action 2: Minimize screen time

10:36

Action 3: Get kids involved in physical challenges and sports

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In this episode of Chasing Greatness radio Chase discusses the importance of having a morning routine to optimize productivity and have an extraordinary day. He emphasizes the need to have bookends to the day, with the first hour and the last hour being the most controllable and important. Chase shares his own morning routine, which includes drinking water, meditating, doing breath work, and engaging in mobility exercises. He also highlights the importance of doing creative work before reactive work and suggests creating a checklist for the first hour of the day. The conversation concludes with a bonus tip on the significance of sleep for a great day.

Keywords

morning routine, productivity, bookends, water, meditation, breath work, mobility exercises, creative work, checklist, sleep

Takeaways

• Having a morning routine can optimize productivity and set the tone for an extraordinary day.
• The first hour and the last hour of the day are the most controllable and important.
• Drinking water, meditating, doing breath work, and engaging in mobility exercises are beneficial components of a morning routine.
• Doing creative work before reactive work can enhance productivity.
• Creating a checklist for the first hour of the day can help stay organized and focused.
• A great day starts the night before, so prioritizing sleep is crucial.

Titles

• Prioritizing Creative Work
• The Importance of Bookending the Day

Sound Bites

• "The number one routine, the number one morning routine used by world-class athletes, peak performers, and special operators."
• "What is the best morning routine? It's just like asking what is the best workout plan? What is the best supplement protocol? It depends."
• "We want to be proactive rather than reactive, creative rather than reactive."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Importance of Morning Routine

04:51

The Best Morning Routine Depends on Individual Factors

06:45

Being Proactive and Creative in the Morning

09:42

Prioritizing Creative Work and Deep Work Time Block

13:36

The Significance of Sleep for a Great Day

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