Meet Carlos, a high-performing senior manager at a motor vehicle manufacturer in Michigan. The relentless pressure at work recently culminated in a terrifying moment—a late-night panic attack that sent him to the ER. Carlos is stuck, grappling with anxiety and disconnection from purpose. In this episode, Jay is joined by Jeff Salzenstein, a world-class athlete turned performance coach, speaker, and entrepreneur. Together, they dive into Carlos’s story and explore strategies to manage stress, reframe limiting beliefs, and rekindle resilience. Jeff draws from his personal journey as a professional tennis player, sharing pivotal lessons learned from competing on the global stage, including a memorable match against world #2 Michael Chang at the U.S. Open. Jeff reveals powerful tools like coherence breathing and tapping to regulate stress, boost emotional alignment, and improve performance. He also discusses the profound impact of addressing limiting beliefs and why reconnecting the mind, body, and heart is key to thriving under pressure. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by high expectations or stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you break through and perform at your best. Notable Quotes “The best tennis players in the world win just 53% of points. Life’s challenges are much the same—it’s not about perfection, but resilience.” — Jeff Salzenstein “Your zone of excellence happens when your mind, body, and heart are in sync.” — Jeff Salzenstein “If 5 minutes a day could reduce your stress and anxiety by 67%, would you do it?” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Jeff Salzenstein is a former top 100 ATP singles and doubles player, two-time All-American, and national champion at Stanford University. After retiring from professional tennis, he founded Tennis Evolution, an online platform offering tennis instruction to players worldwide. Transitioning into performance coaching and professional speaking, Jeff now helps high achievers unlock their potential, manage pressure, and access their zone of excellence. His holistic approach emphasizes mental health, stress reduction, and emotional regulation, aiming to optimize performance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Resources and Links Jeff Salzenstein Website: https://jeffsalzenstein.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffsalzenstein/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsalzenstein/ Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time In our next episode, Jay will guide listeners through a hands-on workshop to master limiting beliefs and step into their full potential. Tune in for practical strategies to reframe your thinking and take control of your personal and professional growth. Stay inspired, stay resilient, and stay connected to purpose!