0827 | How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed with Dan McGinn

0827 | How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed with Dan McGinn

Daniel McGinn is the author of Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed. McGinn works as a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, where he edits the IdeaWatch and How I Did It sections, manages the magazine’s annual Best Performing CEOs in the World ranking, and edits feature articles on topics including negotiation, sales, and entrepreneurship. He has appeared as a guest on NBC’s Today Show, the CBS Morning Show, PBS’s NewsHour, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, and NPR.

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In This episode, You’ll Learn:

  • How to get in the right mentality for what you do
  • Learning the difference between nervousness and excitement
  • The importance of daily rituals to help you focus and succeed

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David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.

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