How to redefine our definition of 'realistic' and meet our potential head-on.

Heather Moyse is 2x Olympic Gold winner and is in the Rugby Hall of Fame for being the top try scorer at the 2006 World Cup.

She is also the author of 'Redefining Realistic' explaining the concept of potential and how social pressure, conforming behaviours and our self-doubts limit us.

We go through her best mental models to increase your capacity for success and overcome the obstacles in your mind.

Sponsor - Cozy Earth

Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them.

35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com

Sponsor - SleepyClub

Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day.

20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk

Heather Moyse

Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

Chapters

00:00 Importance of Potential

02:32 Potential is talent You Don't Have Yet

05:02 The Impact of Parental Expectations on Potential

07:12 Breaking Through Environmental and Exposure Limitations

10:20 Inertia and Change

13:38 Overcoming Fear of Judgment and Self-Sabotage

14:57 The Physics of Behavioral Inertia and Motivation

20:59 Intentionality in Life Choices

23:59 The Difficulty of Intentional Choices Like Having Children

27:39 Limiting Beliefs, Assumptions and Identity Blockers

29:30 Energy Takers, Naysayers and Lobsters

32:30 Finding the Right Influences and Support System

35:19 Performing under pressure

35:55 Optimal Arousal Zone for Peak Performance

39:08 Managing Adrenaline at the Olympics

42:54 Imposter Syndrome at the Olympics

45:02 Earliest Memory

46:41 Kindest Thing

48:04 Wrap Up

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices