61. Sports Psychologist, Matt Bain. The Mechanics of Motivation.
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Has anyone ever asked you “Why?” Have you ever asked yourself that? “What am I doing out here? In the rain. In the dark. Alone.”
What drives us? What’s motivates us as humans? Why is the act of Bikepacking long distances, for example, so satisfying?
In this episode, we chat with Sports Psychologist, Matt Bain. Matthew has an extensive psychology background in a broad range of areas. Clinical diagnosis and treatment, family centered practices, motivation, performance concepts, and emotional management have led to his depth of practice. Matt discusses the mechanics of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and how coaching has evolved to better harness an athletes true potential.
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