The Neuro Experience

#341: The Science Behind Visualization and Achieving Peak Performance | Tom McCarthy


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Tom McCarthy is a CEO/Board Member of 8 companies, early stage investor in over 40 companies and worldwide philanthropist.

After a successful career with a Wall Street firm, Tom found his true passion in the field of helping people in business, athletics and life, breakthrough their limitations and step into their full potential. Tom has been the peak performance coach for athletes who have won World Championships and Olympic Gold Medals.

In the corporate world, Tom’s clients include Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, MetLife and many others. He has also helped several CEOs and Executive Teams realize their dream of taking their companies public.

In today’s episode, we explore:

  • How to overcome limiting beliefs to catalyze peak personal and professional achievement.
  • The science of goal manifestation and visualization 
  • Strategies for reprogramming the subconscious to navigate and dismantle resistance.
  • Case studies across athletics and business that illustrate the practical application of these psychological principles.
  • The influence of the superconscious mind in refining intuition and forging connections.
  • Evidence-based techniques to realign subconscious patterns and dramatically transform your life trajectory.


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    (00:00) Introduction
    (00:36) Tom McCarthy’s Background
    (04:53) Shifting Reality: Creating a New Story for Success
    (09:02) Focusing on the End Result: Upgrading Your Mindset
    (12:32) The Power of Perspective: Truth vs. Belief
    (17:17) Accessing Intuition: Unlocking Your Superconscious Mind
    (23:42) Goals vs. Results: A Paradigm Shift
    (28:22) Mindset Advice for Coaches and Entrepreneurs
    (32:08) Becoming Your Future Self: Identity Shifts
    (35:41) Visualization Techniques
    (44:09) Recovery Meditation vs. Achievement Meditation
    (51:24) Tom's Resources for Growth and Success 
    (53:48) The Idea of Endless Possibilities

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