Go Slow To Improve Mindfullness with Dr. David Fish
Dr. Fish shares how his early experiences as a musician and professor led him to study performance anxiety and develop a practical approach grounded in Zen and mindfulness. He offers a simple but powerful message: you are not broken — you are perfectly human.Key takeaway: Mindfulness is a skill, and like any skill, it improves with practice. By slowing down, accepting intrusive thoughts, and re-engaging with the present moment, you can speak and perform with more confidence, clarity, and calm.
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone preparing for a big conversation, presentation, interview, or performance.
00:00 — Welcome and episode introduction
03:00 — Why confidence is not always the real issue
04:06 — Dr. Fish’s Zen background and influence
06:42 — The moment that connected Zen and mindfulness
11:07 — What mindfulness really means in this conversation
12:01 — The READ method: engage, accept, detach
15:02 — Why performance anxiety often affects confident professionals
17:38 — The three root causes of performance anxiety
21:26 — When nervousness is a normal response
23:32 — Mindfulness as a skill that must be practiced
24:08 — Everyday mindfulness exercises: brushing teeth, washing dishes, waiting in line
27:18 — Be here now: staying present in daily life
30:06 — Dr. Fish’s offerings and online courses
35:48 — The main truth about anxiety: you are not broken
37:20 — Kendra’s story about her son’s speech competition
39:19 — Final reflections and closing thoughts
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