The Fine Line Between Burnout and Mastery | AMA Vol. 25 with Dr. Michael Gervais
18 November 2024 - 1 hour 8 minsToday, 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 questions yourselves. We loved this format, it was great to hear some of your voices, and we dove into some really fun concepts like:
Combating burnout at the end of the yearBuilding habits and the importance of morning routinesHow to build self-trust, calm, and confidenceIf there is utility in cultivating “alter-egos”How to maintain high performance while not being connected to resultsAnd so much more…Thank you to those who called in – we love...
Series Episodes
Brandon Marshall: Inside the Huddle
Dr. Michael Gervais and All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall go inside one of the NFL’s mystery boxes: the huddle. In this episode of The Game Inside the Games, the focus is one what really happens when a team comes together before the ball is snapped. Gervais and Marshall explore how the huddle reveals a team’s culture—how trust is built, how accountability shows up, and how pressure is handled in real time. What emerges is a simple but powerful insight: the huddle doesn’t just organize action — it exposes the strength of the relationships underneath it.. Not just in football, but in meetings, decisions, and everyday situations where what happens inside the huddle shapes what happens next.
15 mins
7 February Finished
The Loudest Voice in the Stadium: Cam Newton on Self‑Talk
Dr. Michael Gervais and All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall sit down with former NFL MVP Cam Newton to explore the game that plays out inside the athlete in high stakes environments. In this episode of The Game Inside the Games, the focus isn’t on crowd noise or highlight-reel moments, but on the quiet, internal dialogue that can make or break a player's Super Bowl dream. Through candid stories and lived experience, Gervais uses their conversation to examine how self-talk can shape performance in football’s biggest moments. What emerges is a clearer understanding of how not just elite competitors use their self-talk to access their full capabilities when everything is on the line—but you can, too.
26 mins
6 February Finished
One Yard from Everything: Flow, Pressure, and the Play that Changed Football
A Super Bowl classic looks completely different when you hear it through the eyes of the coaches and players who lived it. In this episode of The Game Inside The Games, Dr. Mike and Brandon Marshall sit down with NFL coach Matt Patricia to unpack the legendary final play of Super Bowl XLIX, the flow‑state thinking behind Malcolm Butler’s interception, and the emotional toll of winning—and losing—on the world’s biggest stage. A fast, powerful hit of elite mindset, leadership, and human performance.
49 mins
4 February Finished
Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions | Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and one of today’s leading voices on Stoic philosophy, challenges us to think deeply—about parenting, leadership, and why wisdom demands both humility and courage in modern times.
1 hour 22 mins
28 January Finished
Why You’re Aging Faster Than You Think | Dr Gabrielle Lyon
Board-certified physician and NYT bestselling author, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon returns to Finding Mastery to challenge everything you think you know about aging. What if the key to longevity isn’t avoiding decline, but building strength that lasts a lifetime?
1 hour 8 mins
21 January Finished
How To Stay Calm Under Stress | Dan Harris
Journalist, bestselling author, and host of 10% Happier, Dan Harris, returns to Finding Mastery to explore living with anxiety—and how mindfulness, honest self-talk, and exposure (not avoidance) can turn fear into focus.
1 hour 12 mins
14 January Finished
