There's a point where pushing harder stops improving your performance and starts degrading it. If you've hit that wall and caught yourself wondering what's wrong with you, this episode is about what's actually going on.

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There's this belief that if you are just disciplined enough, if you keep pushing harder and doing more… then you will accomplish your goals and improve your performance. But what if that's not true? What if you are pushing harder and your performance starts to degrade? Or you hit a wall and you feel utterly exhausted and overwhelmed and start wondering what's wrong with you? This could mean you're stuck in survival mode. Your nervous system never gets the chance to regulate and feel safe. And that's the very thing keeping you from progressing. In this episode I'll be talking about the 80/20 rule of performance and how you can utilize this to improve your performance without burning out.

In this episode, you'll learn: 👉 Why pushing harder eventually works against you 👉 The 80/20 rule of performance (not productivity) 👉 Three ways to get out of survival mode and actually perform better

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The pushing harder myth 01:15 - The science of survival mode 03:31 - My running wake up call 05:00 - The 80/20 rule explained 05:52 - Resetting my training approach 06:58 - Tip 1: Spot the survival signs 08:46 - Tip 2: Change your self-talk 10:03 - Tip 3: Regulate daily 11:57 - Key takeaways and next steps 13:15 - Wrap up and question for you

📚 RESOURCES + SOURCES MENTIONED Run Like a Pro by Matt Fitzgerald and Ben Rosario: https://bookshop.org/a/87936/9780593201916 * Positive affirmations for overachievers: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/positive-affirmations/ Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRBuk18AJHs

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Calmly Coping is a podcast for high-achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety, helping you feel calmer, more balanced, and more confident from within.

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