Dr. Nick Molinaro is a licensed psychologist with 35 years experience. He specializes in clinical counseling psychology, sport psychology, executive assessment and performance enhancement. Some of Dr. Nick's clients include players in the NFL, AFL, CFL, NBA, NASCAR, PGA, LPGAformer Olympic Gold and Silver Medal winners, a European Zonal Qualifier for the 2012 Olympics, and NCAA athletes from all divisions. Dr. Nick is the sports psychologist I have referred to in previous episodes. He helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life, immediately following my football injury. I am honored to have him on the show for this episode and I have no doubt that his insights and perspective will resonate with many listeners. The focus of our conversation in this episode is on the importance of mindset in both performance and recovery from injury, which has never been talked about on the podcast before. Specifically, we explore the difference between 'CONFIDENCE vs. EFFICACY 'and 'TRUST vs. FAITH'. Show notes can be found below. “whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re probably right” - Henry Ford Thinking is the foundation for everything we do. This can work both for us and against us. It is important to remember that beliefs don’t always tell us the truth. How Dr. Nick uses The Attentional & Interpersonal Style Inventory measure with his clients. Find out if you are placing your attention where it needs to be. Attentional shifting. Intention drives attention, attention drives your decision making.
