Confidence is a skill that can be taught, improved, and applied by anyone to enhance nearly every aspect of our lives and careers. So what's getting in our way? In this episode, Dr. Nate Zinsser shares principles he's used to help West Point cadets and elite pro athletes develop a "confident mind" -- and his cognitive tools and techniques can help you stay composed and succeed in the face of distraction and setbacks.
ABOUT NATE ZINSSER:
Dr. Nate Zinsser is the director of West Point’s Performance Psychology Program, a position he has held for three decades. He's served as a consultant for the FBI Academy, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the Fire Department of New York. Nate has also mentored numerous elite athletes, including the Philadelphia Flyers and two-time Super Bowl MVP Eil Manning. His latest book is The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance.
