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Day 10 – Family, Friends, Focus: An Olympian’s Challenge | The Game Inside the Games
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In the high-pressure world of elite sport, the unwavering support of loved ones can be both a powerful boost and a perilous distraction.
In this episode of The Game Inside The Games, Nastia Liukin and Dr. Michael Gervais explore the significant impact that family and friends can have on an athlete’s performance at The Games. They discuss how the presence of loved ones, while a vital source of encouragement, can also become a significant distraction that impacts focus and performance.
For athletes, The Games represent the pinnacle of their careers—a moment that requires complete mental and emotional focus. However, for family and friends, they are often seen as a celebration, which can unintentionally pull the athlete's attention away from their performance.
Nastia shares her unique perspective as a gold medalist, including how her father, who was also her coach, helped her navigate these distractions.
They also address modern challenges, such as the impact of social media, which has introduced new distractions that previous generations of athletes didn't face.
In this episode, you’ll get an inside look at the emotional management required at the highest level of competition, where the difference between winning and losing often comes down to the ability to stay focused despite the myriad of distractions.
Through personal stories and expert insights, the conversation uncovers valuable lessons not just for athletes, but for anyone striving to achieve high performance in high-pressure situations.
With Fire,
The FM Team
This episode is brought to you by PwC and Microsoft.
PwC and Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 together provide a powerful, multifaceted strategy tailored to the evolving AI landscape, enhancing business operations, communication, and problem-solving. At PwC, we embody this transformation by deploying Copilot for Microsoft 365 across our global network, transforming our operations across all functions to better serve our clients through the power of AI.
Learn more: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: PwC
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Manage episode 432362986 series 1313033
In the high-pressure world of elite sport, the unwavering support of loved ones can be both a powerful boost and a perilous distraction.
In this episode of The Game Inside The Games, Nastia Liukin and Dr. Michael Gervais explore the significant impact that family and friends can have on an athlete’s performance at The Games. They discuss how the presence of loved ones, while a vital source of encouragement, can also become a significant distraction that impacts focus and performance.
For athletes, The Games represent the pinnacle of their careers—a moment that requires complete mental and emotional focus. However, for family and friends, they are often seen as a celebration, which can unintentionally pull the athlete's attention away from their performance.
Nastia shares her unique perspective as a gold medalist, including how her father, who was also her coach, helped her navigate these distractions.
They also address modern challenges, such as the impact of social media, which has introduced new distractions that previous generations of athletes didn't face.
In this episode, you’ll get an inside look at the emotional management required at the highest level of competition, where the difference between winning and losing often comes down to the ability to stay focused despite the myriad of distractions.
Through personal stories and expert insights, the conversation uncovers valuable lessons not just for athletes, but for anyone striving to achieve high performance in high-pressure situations.
With Fire,
The FM Team
This episode is brought to you by PwC and Microsoft.
PwC and Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 together provide a powerful, multifaceted strategy tailored to the evolving AI landscape, enhancing business operations, communication, and problem-solving. At PwC, we embody this transformation by deploying Copilot for Microsoft 365 across our global network, transforming our operations across all functions to better serve our clients through the power of AI.
Learn more: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: PwC
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WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.
Connect with us on our Instagram.
Order my book, "The First Rule of Mastery" HERE!
For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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