May 24, 2023

136. World-Leading Psychologist Reveals the Secrets to High Performance | Jamil Qureshi

1 hour 1 minute

Jamil Qureshi is a leading sports psychologist and high performance expert. He's worked with the world's top athletes, such as Manchester United FC, Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC players, Formula 1 drivers, and several golf players that have reached #1 in the world.

We discuss topics such as:

Why high performance is often about unlocking existing capabilities

The importance of studying mind-body connection

How to overcome fear and doubt, especially when you have to perform

Focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses

What is the difference between GREAT vs. Good performers in business & sports

Why passion may be overrated, and what to focus on instead

Here are some questions this conversation may answer for you:

How can I improve my focus and concentration?

Performing at my best level during high-pressure situations

How to develop a growth mindset

Should I focus on improving my strengths or fix my weaknesses?

How to overcome failures and setbacks

What's the difference between the top 1% performers versus the average?

Is passion and motivation over-valued? (versus grit and resilience?)

The importance of 1% improvements

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Learn more about Jamil Qureshi:

Website: https://www.jamilqureshi.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a

Past guests on Growth Minds include: ⁠⁠⁠Robert Kiyosaki⁠⁠⁠ (Rich Dad Poor Dad), ⁠⁠⁠Steve Aoki⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Robert Greene⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jason Fung⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Steven Gundry⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Neil deGrasse Tyson⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Dennis Rodman⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Wim Hof⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Robin Sharma⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Vanessa Van Edwards⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠King Bach⁠⁠⁠, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), and more.