Ep. 338 | Build an Unshakeable Confidence to Succeed Under Pressure | The Power of Don't | Unlocking a Mindset of Gratitude with Dr. Arman Taghizadeh
Do you want to unlock your full potential and achieve elite performance in sports, business, and life? Learn powerful mindset tactics from psychiatrist Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, founder of the Mindset Training Institute.
Dr. T, a former NCAA wrestler, knows firsthand how mental skills separate good athletes from great ones. Now he's teaching proven techniques to help anyone strengthen their mindset for peak performance.
In this conversation, Dr. T reveals how to build confidence, composure, and concentration—the "3 C's" of mental mastery. Learn how to reframe failure as "first attempt in learning", focus on process over outcome, and use language intentionally to override doubt.
Dr. T also shares his "control the controllables" approach to performance. Discover how making daily efforts in just 3 areas—attitude, gratitude, and effort—empowers you to excel despite fear and uncertainty.
Additional insights:
Why trying to suppress emotions like anxiety rarely works long-term
Why you need to shift from being outcome to processed focused to accomplish your goals
How competitive athletes and "life athletes" can benefit from training mental skills
Why you need to avoid the word “Don’t”
How to create motivational self-talk that aligns with your authentic voice
Stop letting negative thoughts, emotions, and distractions sabotage your goals. Tune in now to learn from Dr. T how to build a mindset that will empower you to take pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty.
ABOUT Dr. Arman Taghizadeh
Arman Taghizadeh, M.D. (Dr. T) is a former NCAA Division 1 wrestler and a Board-Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist also specializing in Sports Psychiatry. He is the founder of Mindset Training Institute® (MTI), host of the “The Mindset Experience®” podcast and a 2023 TEDx speaker.
He received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2004 and completed both his Adult Residency and Child and Adolescent Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was elected Chief Resident from 2008-2009.
Dr. T maintains an independent practice in Baltimore. He is also a faculty instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, a member of the #SameHere Psych Alliance, and serves on the advisory board of Synergy Dryland with 3X Olympic medalist Katie Hoff. He is also the medical director for “The Hidden Opponent,” a top mental health non-profit recognized as a standout resource for athletes by Kobe Bryant.
He is a member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Baltimore Magazine has selected him as “Top Doctor” every year since 2016.
Given his personal athletic success, medical knowledge, and extensive clinical experience, Dr. T works closely with elite athletes, coaches, military personnel, first responders and competitive businesses to improve performance by identifying emotional barriers to success, managing psychological factors related to setbacks, teaching mental skills training and developing a competitive mindset.
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST
The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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