Today’s featured guest is Michael Gervais, Ph.D., one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists.
“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," he says. In this episode, Michael and Jason discuss how to reduce anxiety, boost self confidence, and overcome FOPO- the fear of other people’s opinions-plus:
00:00 What is FOPO & why is it detrimental?
07:55 How to know if you suffer from FOPO
09:27 When comparison can be a motivator
12:57 The recipe for long-lasting happiness
15:12 How to actually measure self-worth
18:46 How to raise genuinely happy kids
25:35 How to build confidence
29:33 How to reduce performance anxiety
34:47 How to limit negative self-talk
38:41 How to stop prioritizing other people’s opinions
43:20 The power of the Barry Manilow effect
48:42 How to become a better friend
51:34 Who Michael wants to work with next
53:27 Standout people Michael has worked with
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