The Dude Therapist

Travis Thomas, a performance coach, discusses the importance of mindset and courage in sports and everyday life. He shares how his background in improv comedy led him to the mental performance space and how he incorporates improv principles into his coaching. Travis emphasizes the need to accept and embrace uncertainty, control the controllable, and focus on what's important now. He distinguishes between fearless and courageous, highlighting the importance of facing discomfort and taking action despite fear. Travis encourages individuals to validate their feelings and prioritize their locus of focus to make decisions that align with their priorities.

Takeaways

• Accept and embrace uncertainty in order to adapt and respond effectively to changing situations.
• Focus on what you can control and take action in the present moment.
• Courage is the ability to face discomfort and take action despite fear.
• Validate your feelings and prioritize your locus of focus to make decisions that align with your priorities.

BIO

Travis Thomas is a performance coach who specializes in mindset, leadership, and culture. He is the former performance coach for the US Men’s National Soccer team, and is currently serving that role with FC Dallas and the St. Louis University men’s soccer team. He continues to serve as a corporate trainer, speaker, and consultant for some of the top companies in the world. He is the author of the book, “3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And”…in which he shares his experience from 25 years in improvisation and improvisational comedy - and how those principles apply to the happiness and performance in our lives.