The Psychology of Trust, Goal Setting, and Identity

When things go sideways and you find yourself flipped on your head, where do you turn? The biggest lever of high performance is not a hidden strategy, but the trainable mental skill of self-trust and the deep sense that you can figure things out when plans fail.

In this session, Dr. Michael Gervais and O'Neil Cespedes examine the psychological frameworks that support a high-quality inner life. They break down the mechanics of trust, defining it as a skill that can be developed through training rather than an inherent trait. The conversation explores the intersection of performance and meaning, specifically focusing on the differences between performance-based and purpose-based identities. In this episode, you will gain a clear understanding of how to navigate rejection and use purpos ...