The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes

Your Ego Is Holding You Back! 3 Steps To Achieve Inner Excellence (it worked for AJ Brown!)

The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes

Show Notes

What is the key to reaching your potential? Your ego and obsession with results might actually be the problem!

In this episode, mental performance coach Jim Murphy explains the "Inner Excellence" mindset famously used by NFL stars like AJ Brown on the sidelines. Jim and Dr Kristen Holmes break down the 3 pillars behind peak performance, why being totally present in the moment matters more than the result, and how to beat your next overthinking spiral.

So if you’re an athlete or simply want to operate at your best, this conversation will help you perform with more peace, presence, and purpose.

(00:00) Intro

(00:31) Jim’s Personal Journey To Inner Excellence

(06:49) Jim On Mastering The Ego And Finding Resonance

(14:41) The Power Of Presence

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(20:46) The Moment That Changed Jim’s Life

(31:58) The 3 Pillars Of Excellence

(37:50) 5 Questions That Lead To Freedom

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(43:33) Steve Kerr's 4 Team Values

(49:05) Tools To Reframe Your Mindset

(52:37) Learn To Love Your Opponent

(56:31) The Power Of Gratitude And How It Leads Us To Beauty

(59:16) How To Create True Meaning

(1:04:03) The Traps Of Modern Life

(1:09:19) The Three Worlds Model

(1:13:38) Kristen Takeaways

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