The Psychology of Performance - Draftsmen S3E15

[@Draftsmen]

If you’re interested in learning more about his work and mission, check out his website - dreddieoconnor.com/

[@SportsDrEddie]

I had such a blast sharing this time with you. Many thanks for the opportunity and sharing your community with me. I hope your subscribers get unstuck, find motivation, overcome fear, and are inspired to be their best. Best wishes to all.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Oh, and so many are interested in sleep! Join me for the "Sleep Your Way to the Top" workshop August 3 and Aug 5 (recording available if you cannot attend live) and come away with a personalized bedtime routine to reduce overwhelm, improve creativity, and have more energy and focus to crush the day. Info on my website, link in Marshall's comment above.

[@0ia]

@@SportsDrEddie Heck yea, Eddie! :)

[@SnuubScadoob]

This episode genuinely brought me to tears. My identity is so wrapped up in my art that I put unnecessary pressure on myself and set unrealistic standards. I love art. I love drawing. And yet I constantly make it miserable for myself. I find no enjoyment in it because I'm always worrying about how awful my skills are, or I'm telling myself I'll never reach the level of the artists I admire are at. I'm definitely going to check out this course.

[@arielceleda4897]

You forget something Nori! ...your insta... so we can support you!! Best regards!

[@SportsDrEddie]

Nori, please know that your anxiety is in direct proportion to how much you care. The more we care about something (e.g., your art) the more power we give it to hurt us (e.g., through disappointment). It doesn't matter that the threat isn't likely or probable (e.g., I'm sure your art isn't awful), just the idea of it can scare us when we love it so much. The key is to know 1) you are more than your art and 2) those thoughts won't go away so we must practice not believing them. I have a free video for you on my website - "What to do when positive thinking doesn't work" that can help. Best wishes.

[@SnuubScadoob]

@@SportsDrEddie Thank you for this, I truly do appreciate the kind words, and will strive to remember this whenever I'm being to harsh on myself.

[@SnuubScadoob]

@@arielceleda4897 Thanks for the kind words mate. I don't know if I feel comfortable sharing my Instagram at this time. There's not much of worth on there, and I honestly having been posting much lately, but maybe one day in the future when I'm in a better state of mind, I'll share it.

[@PuppetMaster8707]

Any Thumbnail that makes me spit out my drink is the best one ever made

[@InkyDani]

This topic is so important for artists, I feel. So important for productivity and growth. Thanks for the information!

[@KitKatWiffleBallBat]

It really is. You actually retain information from short term to long term, just by getting a solid night of sleep. I've been very tuned in to my body lately, and I refuse to take care of anything until I have my sleep! Truly. Then there's healthy diet and exercise, but sleep is the #1 rule. I agree with Doc 100%.

[@arielceleda4897]

​@@KitKatWiffleBallBat Thanks for the info, and that thing about the "chuging the coffee and then going to the power nap", im gonna try it. Im missing the point on the sleep. If i sleep at 23hs or so, i think im wasting night time, when i feel like quiet... idk Btw, best regards for both of you!

[@earth355]

You look really pretty

[@SportsDrEddie]

@@KitKatWiffleBallBat Yes!!! Sleep is the #1 performance enhancer. It is why - after this podcast - I prioritized creating a sleep workshop that goes live next week. Info on my website above. Would love to see you there.

[@SportsDrEddie]

@@arielceleda4897 This is a common experience among my high-achievers. After being so busy, you want to relax. However, relaxation and active recovery or leisure is best scheduled during the day or early evening. Once you get to 11pm, time is best spent in deep sleep. Staying up to relax is counter productive. Would love to share more with you during our workshop next week. Details on my website. Best wishes to you!

[@FJRamosArt]

Probably the most important topic in regards to anything you do in life. Glad I came across this video

[@SportsDrEddie]

This is why I love what I do - and have moved from just working with sport and athletes to artists and performing artists. We are all performing all the time, only our context changes. Glad you found it helpful.

[@poseidon689]

Im a 3D artist, and i cannot stress how much your podcast has helped me grow! Most totally extends far over just draftsmanship, a lot can be applied to other disciplines. Keep being awesome guys!

[@BigDomski]

I'm only 30 mins in but this is the greatest episode so far. It's actually made me tear up a little and recognise a few things that have been too obscure before. I'm in my early twenties and this man is helping me to look forward to another day, acknowledge my pains and look for real solutions, something I've struggled with for the past 6 years or so.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Domo, I am so happy to read this. Best wishes on your journey.

[@BigDomski]

@@SportsDrEddie Oh wow! I'm glad you'e seen this 😁👍 thank you so much for coming on the podcast

[@happybaby9218]

“WIN= What’s Important Now” 🤯

[@SportsDrEddie]

It's one of my favorites and you can practice it all day, in every performance context

[@danielchequer5842]

The part where he talks about sleep is gold. I always prioritize my sleep time. As a college student I always refused to be on class at 7am. I would only get there 8am on. It made me look like a lazy guy who doesn't care for the class but I just think that getting good sleep and a good breakfast are just way more important than just showing up on time feeling that you barely woke up from a night you barely slept. I always drew the line where if I felt I was about to compromise physical and mental health I just wouldn't cross it.

[@Alex-jx8ez]

"How can we do this together? how can we make really good work and make our living together?" how pure is Marshall's soul!? I wish I had a friend like Marshall! I feel like I am the Marshall holding the torch for other people in life but never get the same care or enthusiasm back :/

[@GonzPaoli]

Making a living with my friends has been a deeply frustrated life-long dream, which apparently isn't going to be possible for me, unfortunately. I teared up a little when he said this. I honestly thought I was the only one, and that I was being immature for wanting it.

[@maorfreeman9474]

Basically 1 hour and 16 minutes of Marshall being a fan boy.

[@Alex-jx8ez]

nothing wrong with that, content was still good and he did his homework, hes a really talented interviewer

[@SportsDrEddie]

@@Alex-jx8ez I agree - I couldn't believe how fast the time went. Felt like a great conversation. I appreciate Marshall very much.

[@Alex-jx8ez]

@@SportsDrEddie It came across! I appreciate the enthusiasm and care you put into your answers, I'm developing myself through a self directed learning path (using online content and books) and your points made in the interview really has helped my anxiety and self esteem surrounding art. I even wrote W.I.N on my studio wall! big thanks to both yourself and Marshall for doing this interview

[@GonzPaoli]

Yes, but in the BEST way 😊 Also, if Marshall's a fan, I'm listening 😀 Thank you for this interview, Dr. Eddie! I'm definitely checking out the course 🙂

[@GonzPaoli]

@@Alex-jx8ez Agreed!

[@CCLinGameOnABC]

I’m watching this episode in a listen-pause-and-[think & reflect & readjust mindset]-and-listen-and-so-on mode. At this phase of my life (old), the contents of the dialogue between them make so so so much sense.

[@SportsDrEddie]

So glad to hear! Thanks for watching

[@makhoaimokhoele2912]

I know I am late to the party but wow I am taking breaks to think it through and take it all in. Thank you for making this possible Draftsmen. This is gold

[@SportsDrEddie]

@@makhoaimokhoele2912 So glad you are enjoying … and yes it can be like drinking from a fire hydrant LOL … May I suggest picking only one or two concepts and concentrate on translating them into daily action. It is in the doing (not knowing) that we grow. Best wishes to you

[@TheColdCreature]

I listened to this throughout my day and I feel like I need to sit down and listen to it again with a pen and paper. Fantastic interview. Definitely feeling inspired to delve deeper into the subject!

[@SportsDrEddie]

Many thanks!

[@dezzdinn]

I’m glad that he brought the concept of motivation is a limited tool. It’s very true and becoming more of a accepted and understood concept.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Yeeeessss! We are always motivated for something and often it is for relief or pleasure which can be in conflict with our motivation for success and progress toward goals. That's why commitment and a willingness to feel pain in service of what we value is both more helpful and creates less suffering. Thanks for watching.

[@happybaby9218]

The sleep information was really eye opening.

[@SportsDrEddie]

The #1 performance enhancer!

[@ellahopkinson]

I've been struggling a lot lately and I've got to say the draftsmen podcasts in general have been helpful on a level I've never experienced before, this one especially is phenomenal, I can't find anything like it, thank you so much 🙂

[@dezukaful]

Amazing podcast. Would love Marshall to interview more people. Will definitely will have to check the course

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you. I hope you find the course of great benefit

[@maxwellj9312]

This was so great. Draftsmen podcast for me is like a harbor, where I dock every few days, always with some new experience to mix with the knowledge provided by you, getting me excited to carry on and explore. Thank you! Also I love Marshall's vibrant and happy to the fullest "bye" at the end

[@SportsDrEddie]

So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching, Maksym

[@deepakmanam6579]

Marshall always brings top notch quality, tested and proven knowledge all the time. A gem of a mentor. I have a question, what is best sleep schedule for a person working night shift on a graphic design job from 9.30 PM to 6.30 AM ? Thank you for the amazing content and thank you for dedicating your life towards betterment of human life.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Hi Deepak and thanks for watching, and for your question. The best thing to do is 1) have a consistent sleep and wake schedule, 2) be in bed about 8.5 hours (to get ~8 hours of sleep, it takes time to fall asleep), 3) be sure your room is very dark and quiet (get room darkening shades) and 4) use blue light glasses if on laptop/phone and she down the blue light 2-3 hours before bedtime to allow your body to relax (blue light keeps us up).

[@deepakmanam6579]

@@SportsDrEddie thank you so much for this :)

[@arthurhenriquecm]

Best episode ever! Thanks a lot for doing an episode about the psychology part of it. Really helpful!

[@SportsDrEddie]

Wow that's high praise considering the quality of these episodes! Thank you!

[@lorraineclark3517]

What a splendid podcast. It gets down to what is going on under the hood.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you!

[@SuperSunshine321]

To whoever makes the thumbnails; you are magnificent

[@sonseraedesigns]

This was so fascinating. I have a non-profit to heal trauma and ptsd and this is gold!! It is very difficult for those in trauma to sleep but it is extremely critical for healing the brain and body. I would like more info on achieving sleep.

[@SportsDrEddie]

You are right. REM-sleep dreaming accomplishes 2 things: sleeping to remember the details for an autobiographical perspective and sleeping to forget or dissolve the painful emotional charge. I invite you to join my sleep workshop next week (details on my website link above)

[@sonseraedesigns]

@@SportsDrEddie thank you!

[@margaretdocena3932]

The info on sleep is greatly appreciated! Praise God, I was just praying this morningn about wanting help with my sleep and then I was lead to this episode :)

[@drawkylesworld]

This was an absolute treasure of an episode. I just finished my 2nd listen-through and I'm probably gonna listen another 3 times to really hammer this good stuff in. Thank you Marshall for getting this guy on here

[@SportsDrEddie]

So glad you are getting value, Mr. Knutson.

[@logantj8020]

Loved listening to this! Having recently graduated college and confronted with what careers to pursue, I've been possibly too overanalytical about why I lean towards art as a career. It kind of hit home when Marshall mentioned reading mental health books at 19 since I'm at that age and have been falling down that path as well. It's lead me to ask questions about why I pursue art, and if that's a career suited for me, but sometimes I feel it's caused me to overanalyze. It was reassuring to hear you discuss how some performers explained that they don't know why they do what they do, but they enjoy it anyway. Thank you for being on the podcast :)

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thanks for watching, Logan. I have seen the love of sport (or art) be the most powerful driver through adversity. It is maybe the most important quality to a successful career. Best wishes to you.

[@ianfinquelstein9380]

Wow, just wow. I loved this episode. Thank you guys for making it possible.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Glad you enjoyed, Ian

[@OoziHobo]

just commenting to bump this video in the algo because I think it has value

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you!

[@harshStroke]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS INTERVIEW SO BAAAAD!!!

[@SportsDrEddie]

Hope it delivered! ;-)

[@thejakobistable]

Fantastic episode

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you!

[@ami8190]

" running from a bear, instead of running to gold. Now they look the same but they are very different" Wow

[@SportsDrEddie]

:-)

[@danaobera4207]

I love this episode! Answered so many questions about myself, my art and my future.

[@SportsDrEddie]

So great to hear, Dana!

[@ami8190]

Mind my French, but this has been a beautiful experience with you. Thank you so much

[@SportsDrEddie]

So glad you enjoyed it, Ami

[@BLMcKinney1]

Such a great show! Anyone else seeing Rob Lowe's Chris Traeger character in this guy?

[@SportsDrEddie]

LOL

[@paultakahashiart]

Literally!

[@pelham123_7]

Thanks Marshall and Dr. Eddie, this was massively helpful.

[@SportsDrEddie]

You're welcome - glad it did!

[@ПавелРазувайло]

Amazing episode, a truck of useful and eye-opening knowledge, would love to see doctor Eddie more on the podcast

[@SportsDrEddie]

Me too ;-)

[@paweuuu27]

After watching the part about sleeping I think that I found the source of my lack of motivation. Thanks draftsman.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Likely true! Sleep deprivation has so many consequences AND we often don't know we are sleep deprived. Sleep is absolutely the #1 performance enhancer. I'd love to share more with you in my sleep workshop next week. Details on my website that Marshall so graciously posted at the top.

[@inafricaheightdependsonhow695]

Great podcast! The psychology aspect of our interest is just as important as the physical. This is very useful for me! But if have an opinion: knowing why your interested in something can be very important because you can learn somethibg from it. I like art and i particularly like realism. I later questioned why it was so important to me that i draw realistic and it was because i wanted to to feel perfect because i've been feeling inherently imperfect my whole life and im still working on it. Im still going to pursue realism but knowing that helped me to just do art for me ibstead feeling like i have to be good at something in order to derserve happiness.

[@SportsDrEddie]

This makes me so happy! Yes! You are enough and your art is uniquely yours. My daughter is growing as an artist and I tell her daily, I love seeing HER in her art. That's what makes her art sincerely perfect to me.

[@15aia5]

That intro is a 11/10

[@SportsDrEddie]

agreed! LOL

[@LarsRichterMedia]

definitely top 3 podcast episodes so far. Thank you to both of you!

[@SportsDrEddie]

Wow - what a compliment! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@ami8190]

Anyone else drawing Marshall's hand in their head. That perfect rhythm in a balled fist makes my art mind go crazy😭❤

[@MiaAraujo]

This was an amazing listen. Thank you so much for this interview! “What’s Important Now” is going to be my new mantra for getting my current project done :) I also appreciated the analogy to weightlifting in regards to meditation. I’ve been meditating daily since May, and understand now that I’ve been frustrated at what my mind is supposed to be doing all along! Please bring Dr. Eddie back for a part 2 :)

[@SportsDrEddie]

Yes, bring me back LOL! So glad this was helpful. Go WIN the day, Mia!

[@MT-2020]

wow, stellar pod cast! Well done Marshall!

[@KevinAmatt]

Now I’ve realised that my biggest motivation with drawing is chasing adoration. I want people to be impressed with my drawings. I want lots of likes on Facebook. What I don’t like is the hard work learning how to draw.

[@SportsDrEddie]

The approval of others can be a strong motivator, and it tends to be short lived and/or never enough. There is always more likes to get. If you find out why you draw for you, you are also likely to find the motivation for deliberate practice. Best wishes to you.

[@marimoerostraw]

I totally understand your motive, but perhaps in time you may find the process of improving and growing your skillset to be it's own reward, it's pretty fun watching yourself pull-off works that you couldn't 3 or 6 months prior, and finding new things to test and implement as you go ☺

[@ArchiduquesaMA]

I want to write/draw a manga and Im so scared. This helps a lot, thank you

[@SportsDrEddie]

Glad it does. We fear what we love because by loving it, we give it the power to hurt us. I use my anxiety as a sign I am pursuing the right thing. If I'm scared, I know I care about what I am doing a lot!

[@SnuubScadoob]

Dude, go for it, the worst that can happen is you make a few bad drawings. You just gotta keep at it. :)

[@KellieNicelyArt]

Wonderful podcast as always; especially appreciated the topic of sleep and would love to hear a separate podcast about the topic of sleep.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Hi Kellie - perfect timing. I am launching a live sleep workshop on Aug 3 and Aug 5. Details are on my website (Marshall posts link above). Hope to see you there.

[@galaxy_mosaic3587]

this is an awesome topic bc I make art and also play sports. thanks

[@SportsDrEddie]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@alfiemarshall9224]

great episode!

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you!

[@pedrosoares6012]

Great Episode! I'm here hoping one day you could invite Dr. David Burns of the Feeling Good Podcast to talk about tools for defeating depression, anxiety and fear. His self help books have greatly enabled me to manage the way I feel.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you, Pedro ... and yes, Dr Burns is brilliant!

[@AnaEdigaryan]

Thank you for this video.

[@izzytheamazing]

Love this episode, and would love to see more interviews with Marshall. Definitely miss Prokos energy! The problem I'm now having is I went to buy this book and I can't find it anywhere. Has anyone found it? It it still in publication? I see the class but can't find the guidebook.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Glad you enjoyed, Izzy. The guidebook is only available with the video course through The Great Courses - The is an audiobook on Audible.

[@rejan5163]

Great topic

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you

[@tg300050]

Finally some good F*cking food! (just kidding, you guys have been killing it!) Looking forward to this one. Going to be special i can tell.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@hiteshkaushik4563]

Stan is not afraid of needles 😂😂😂. Best thumbnail

[@therovinggolem8168]

This episode might have changed my life. 😅 Thanks!

[@shilpa7920]

I usually go to sleep at around 4-5 AM (sometimes earlier) and wake up at maybe 9-10 AM, and around 2 hours in the evening. I am more productive at night but at the same time, I wanna wake up earlier than 9 AM cuz i feel like im losing that early morning touch of how you feel like you have more time in your hands when you start the day early. I get so disappointed in myself when I dont wake up before 11 AM even when i go to sleep really late. It feels like my cycle had been reset at 6 AM and that regardless of when i went to sleep, after 6 AM its the new day and im just sleeping for 3-4 more hours after 6 which for some reason makes me feel like im wasting my time even though it isnt like that (hope im making sense). Adding on: In other words, I feel like i wanna be both an early bird and a night owl lol. BUT I guess I'll try to reach 6 hours of sleep and then eventually 7.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Hi Shilpa - it does sound like the broken sleep with that 2 hour evening nap can be throwing your cycle off. A solid 8 is much more restorative than 6+2. Gradually going to bed earlier (can you shoot for 2AM?) and sleeping and waking at 10 would be a great start and notice how much better you feel. You will likely be more productive and that can help you know you are not wasting time. Best wishes.

[@shilpa7920]

@@SportsDrEddie I will give it a try and take it strictly. Thank you so much for replying!

[@lagrad4987]

interesting!

[@onionpainter]

great one!

[@ruthgeller7355]

Great enjoyed listening

[@ahmedramadan1660]

Wonderful

[@SportsDrEddie]

Thank you

[@Wartoz]

I'm putting on an alarm when I need to be in bed. I'll do my best to get 8h sleep every day this month

[@SportsDrEddie]

Yes!!!! How's it going?

[@mollyheadycarroll]

Any clue where you can get a copy of the physical book? I can only find the audiobook. Thanks!

[@SportsDrEddie]

Sorry - TGC only has the physical book accompany the video course

[@mollyheadycarroll]

@@SportsDrEddieah right, thanks! Very nice of you to reply personally. 😊

[@greenpandadraws8817]

This guy is the real life Chris Traeger!

[@SportsDrEddie]

LOL, "I literally have no idea what you're talking about" ;-)

[@greenpandadraws8817]

@@SportsDrEddie “If I keep my body moving and my mind occupied at all times, I will avoid falling into a bottomless pit of despair.” 😂

[@TaniaRouserArt]

Trying to wrap my thought around a simple fact that there are four basic human emotions: happy, sad, mad, and scared.

[@SergeWorks]

I liked the episode but in particular loved information about the sleep, I am currently looking into this subject as well and this whole hussle/grind mentality that many people push on others always made me wonder what that does to one's health because most of the time you don't sleep as much. Thanks for the episode.

[@SportsDrEddie]

You are on the right track! Glad to hear your enthusiasm about the topic. Let me invite you to the Sleep Your Way to the Top workshop on Aug 3 or Aug 5 (recording available) where we will create the optimal bedtime routine for you to improve performance. Link is on my website (Marshall posts web link in the comment at the top). Hope to see you there.

[@SergeWorks]

@@SportsDrEddie thank you for your reply. I wonder if you would cover something along the lines on how to optimise the sleep. My issue that I wish my body didn't need as much haha sounds funny. I guess I am trying to find more time to do things. Between work/family no much time left for personal growth things and I always looking at my sleep as if I can steal from it but I do understand that it would be detrimental so I feel stuck in that regard of never finding enough time. I know I border on a few other things not just sleep here. Thanks again for your respond and time.

[@thaumana8489]

Important lesson of this episode: Get enough sleep!👍 Don't underestimate how much your body and mind can recover due to a well-balanced sleep.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Yes! In the comments this seems to be one of the most popular takeaways. It's part of the reason I created a workshop that launches Aug 3 and 5 to improve sleep that improves performance. Details on my website. Hope to see you there.

[@artistad8109]

I'm totally sold in the intro 😅😂😂❤

[@SportsDrEddie]

LOL, yes I loved it too!

[@artistad8109]

@@SportsDrEddie ahaaa. 😃😅

[@SavArtTism]

Everyone's "sleeping" on the power of good sleep

[@SportsDrEddie]

Truth! After this podcast it got me so excited about the topic that I created a workshop on sleeping for performance. It launches Aug 3 and 5 (details on my website) and would love to see you there!

[@jeodraws2473]

Lesson of the day, GO TO SLEEP☝😐

[@SportsDrEddie]

Yes ... and get 8 hours to improve creativity among others things! For more info I have a Sleep Your Way to the Top workshop on Aug 3 and Aug 5. Details on my website (Marshall has link above). Would love to see you there. Thanks for watching.

[@MasterTow1994]

I really struggle to get to bad early because I seem to do revenge prolonged bed time

[@SportsDrEddie]

In my sleep workshop next week (see link in Marshall's comment pinned at top), I will be teaching how to create the best bed time routine to enhance sleep and performance. I hope you can join us (preview: we will review the things that keep you away like blue light and caffeine; we will identify behaviors to promote sleep and identify your ideal timing). Hope to see you there.

[@faurion]

"Sleeping is fundamental" me watching this at 4 am

[@lanigirognithemos]

I can't agree more with the sleep part! So I have a question. What do you do when you work 9 hours a day 5 days a week and when you add on daily chores that you have to do and end up with barely no sleep. I usually sleep 9-10 hours when I have a day off work but on a work week I barely get 6 hours and I know for a fact that it affects me both physically and mentally but I can't do anything about it.

[@SportsDrEddie]

This is a common and real challenge. Unfortunately, our bodies aren't sensitive to cultural demands or expectations. Getting less than 6 hours is a health concern. I help my clients control what they can. For example, having family help with chores or hire help if you can. Finding places that we may be inefficient with time (e.g., 2 hours of Netflix to relax each night) that we could put toward sleep. ... ... I have a workshop that may help. It is next week, Aug 3 and 5. Details are on my website. Hope to see you there ... and best wishes to you.

[@lanigirognithemos]

@@SportsDrEddie thank you. I will give it a look.

[@heyryanisonx3141]

omg i just realized he's a healthy Chris Traeger from Parks & Rec

[@philippwohner-drawingandan5705]

Does somebody know where to get the book? I would rather give it a read instead of watching the videos course (too much screeeeeen time!) Thank you, draftsmen!

[@SportsDrEddie]

TGC doesn't sell the physical book, just video (and Audible has the audio book) ... maybe I should write one ...?

[@philippwohner-drawingandan5705]

@@SportsDrEddie Jup, maybe you should! ;-)

[@yanreing2014]

I'm sorry doctor I'll sleep

[@SportsDrEddie]

Yay ;-) If I can help, I have a workshop on how to improve sleep to improve performance on Aug 3 and 5 (recording available if you can't attend live). Marshall has the link to my website at the top of the page for more info. Hope to see you there.

[@latteARCH]

His work sounds like a good complication of works I've read over the years, ranging from "Why We Sleep" and "Atomic Habits". Apparently there's no individual physical copy available for purchase?

[@SportsDrEddie]

Yes, those are a couple of my trusted sources. Big shoulders we stand on! And no, unfortunately TGC does not sell the book only. It accompanies the video course (link on my website)

[@ninjawarrior4217]

i thought taht was draw with jazza in the thumbnail

[@chadestioco]

“If I keep my body moving and my mind occupied at all times, I will avoid falling into a bottomless pit of despair.” ~ Dr. O'Connor. Probably.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Actually I subscribe to the opposite. Distraction can be a frustrating coping strategy. A colleague once said, "you can bury your emotions, but you bury them alive." They then come up out of the grave at the worst times. I work with my high-achievers on mindfulness and acceptance, so they can do their art with the understandable anxiety that accompanies performance pressure.

[@chadestioco]

@@SportsDrEddie First of all, I did not expect you, of all people, to reply to my comment and more than a week after the episode has aired. Thank you for elaborating your point! But second of all, the quote I wrote above is actually from the character Chris Traeger of the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" (played by Rob Lowe). By putting your name after it I wanted to say you radiated the same positive and upbeat vibe as the character. And, yes, I did think it fit the theme of the episode which is just a bonus coincidence. Again, thanks for your clarification. Kinda honored you took the time to comment on my little joke. Man, I love this community. 😁

[@DazzlingAction]

I just want to do it... More then enough motivation. But then again... Mmm per Fec tion is um. i hate it.

[@SportsDrEddie]

Quick tip. Be the perfect perfectionist. Our intolerance of mistakes is what moves us further from perfection. But if we want to get close to perfect, we have to take those mistakes and learn from each one. That makes us better. That gets us closer to perfection (from one perfectionist to another ... best wishes).

[@KingFishStudios]

Might be aware. KZbin is throwing a ton of adds on your videos lately. I know the Draftsmen and Proko monetizes. Y.T. is doing a disservice to you and everyone else.

[@mf--]

Really? I didnt notice them on my phone. There were some at the beginning only.

[@anarionpiano]

get adblock lol

[@MagneticDwarfReptile]

too bad we're living under a capitalist hellscape and adequate sleep seems to be a luxury not everyone can afford. work, commute, chores, kids, exercise, sleep and you're left with very little time to do the things you enjoy. That's why people cut into sleep, it seems less important than those other necessities.

[@SportsDrEddie]

I'm with you and am frustrated that our culture doesn't take the mounds of research and work with us to prioritize health with better schedules and expectations. Sleep is often the first thing to be sacrificed because it does seem least important. And the truth is it my be most important. There is not one organ or body process that isn't affected by our sleep. ... I have a workshop next week on improving sleep to improve performance (see my website link at the top of the page in Marshall's comment) ... I'm on a mission to help high achievers like you improve sleep to improve health and performance.