The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You

Michael Gervais, PhD, is a highly respected high-performance psychologist renowned for his groundbreaking work in the field of mental mastery and personal development. Dr. Gervais has a profound understanding of the human psyche and has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Earning his PhD from the School of Professional Psychology, he has journeyed through the intersection of neurosciences and the art of excellence, challenging individuals to overcome personal hurdles to achieve success. For more than twenty years, Dr. Gervais has been in the grit of high-stakes and high-performance domains. As the co-founder of Compete to Create, he has influenced a wide range of clients from professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies, teaching techniques to perform at optimal levels. Viewed as an industry visionary, Dr. Gervais was also engaged as the resident psychologist for the Seattle Seahawks, leading them to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 2013. A dynamic speaker, Dr. Gervais not only imparts knowledge behind closed doors but also reaches much broader audiences. He hosts the widely popular podcast, "Finding Mastery," where he explores the psychology of excellence by sharing his conversations with world-class performers. His commitment to imparting his knowledge onto others defines him as a thought leader in his field; his approach to individual and team wellness and growth depicts the essence of his philosophy — that all humans have untapped potential waiting to be unleashed.