Struggling to stay focused during long pickleball tournaments? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most pickleball players lose focus at crucial moments – and how to fix it.

Drawing from his experience with NBA teams, NFL players, and Olympians, Dr. Auerbach shares groundbreaking research showing how just 12 minutes of daily practice can transform your mental game. His insights are revolutionizing how pickleball players approach tournament play and long rallies.

Learn:

• Why most pickleball players lose focus before stepping on the court
• The science-backed training that improves focus in just six weeks
• How elite athletes maintain focus during marathon tournament days
• A proven system for resetting focus between matches
• The hidden reward system making you replay mistakes

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Quotable moments:

"We spend about 52 percent of our lives thinking about the past or thinking about the future." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"12 minutes of mindfulness training for six weeks is enough to materially change the quality of your focus." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"Up to 95 percent of our thinking can be ruminative in nature." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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Want to improve your reaction time in pickleball? Three-time Major League Pickleball champion Zane Navratil and performance expert Dr. Erik Korem dive deep into the fascinating science behind developing lightning-fast hands on the court.

From professional baseball to pickleball, discover how elite athletes develop extraordinary reaction speeds through sophisticated mental models, visual training, and deliberate practice. Zane shares insights from his journey from tennis state champion to professional pickleball player, while Dr. Korem unpacks cutting-edge research on performance optimization.

Learn:

• The hidden connection between mental models and reaction speed
• Why traditional vision tests might be limiting your performance
• Key focus points that separate elite players from novices
• The truth about training tools like stroboscopic glasses
• A systematic approach to developing faster hands at any level

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Quotable moments:

"See a little, see a lot. See a lot, see nothing." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Before they even touch the ball, I've made my decision. If somebody blitzes a ball at you, you don't have time to react and get out of the way." - Zane Navratil

"The data is very clear - if you're focused on yourself, the internal cues, you're way slower." - Dr. Erik Korem

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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What separates true professionals from talented amateurs? Former NFL captain Brian Peters reveals why predictable performance trumps occasional brilliance. Drawing from his journey from undrafted player to NFL captain, Peters challenges conventional wisdom about success in high-performance environments.

In this episode, learn:

• How embracing critical feedback accelerates your growth
• Why top performers prioritize consistency over occasional excellence
• What professional coaches value most in their team members
• How to build systems that drive continuous improvement
• The overlooked advantage of being "boringly" consistent

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Quotable moments:

"Great players don't go around seeking pats on the back. They seek the best coaches, the best feedback, the fastest ways to improve." - Brian Peters

"If you can't protect your physiology, you can't protect your performance." - Brian Peters

"The most heroic thing you can do is try not to be a hero." - Brian Peters

"Pros are predictable - that's what makes them professional." - Brian Peters

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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Tired of showing up to the pickleball court and hoping for the best? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most athletes sabotage their performance before they even start competing.

Drawing from his experience with NBA teams, NFL players, and Olympians, Dr. Auerbach shares a science-backed approach to pre-game routines that will give you a competitive edge on the pickleball court.

Learn:

• Why arriving early isn't enough - and what elite athletes do differently
• The counterintuitive approach some NFL quarterbacks use to stay calm
• How your "hype number" might be sabotaging your performance
• The scientifically-proven mental practice that improves strength by 20%
• The exact timeline pro athletes use to reach peak mental state

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Quotable moments:

"Most people approach performance by just showing up and hoping that it happens." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"Everyone has this sort of sweet spot where it's like, okay, if I'm here, this is my best." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"We've got great data that shows that imagery practice can improve your performance up to 20%" - Dr. Alex Auerbach

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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Former NFL linebacker Brian Peters reveals how proper breathing transformed his athletic career and now helps elite performers across sports, military, and business. As founder of Breathing For Performance, Brian breaks down the science of breathing and its profound impact on human performance.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why most people breathe incorrectly and how it affects their performance
• The unexpected connection between breathing patterns and stress response
• How elite athletes use breathing to gain a competitive advantage
• Simple techniques to enhance focus and recovery through breath
• The link between respiratory function and mental resilience

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Quotable moments:

"If you can't protect your physiology from running rampant, you don't have a chance to optimally perform." - Brian Peters

"Like if you can't breathe right at rest, you're not going to breathe right in your stress or breathe right in performance." - Brian Peters

"If you can't protect your peace, you can't protect your performance." - Brian Peters

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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Do you think you’re practicing all the right skills to excel in pickleball? You might be missing the most crucial element. Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors and elite performance psychologist, reveals why only 10% of athletes are truly maximizing their mental game.

Drawing from his experience with NBA teams, Olympians, and Special Forces, Dr. Auerbach breaks down the essential mental skills that separate elite performers from the rest.

Learn:

• Why fixing your mental game only when it's broken holds you back
• The counterintuitive way to build lasting mental performance habits
• How elite athletes use specific language patterns to maintain peak performance
• The hidden teammate behaviors that drastically improve team dynamics
• The surprising reason starting with your strengths accelerates mental growth

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Quotable moments:

"Most people don't practice any mindset skills whatsoever. Even at the highest levels of sports, maybe 10 percent of athletes have some concentrated effort toward mental training." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"You don't want to try to fix the roof when it's sunny out." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"Starting with strengths could actually be helpful. If you want to internalize this identity that I'm someone who works on my mental game." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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Want to know why most people quit right before their breakthrough? In this episode, I share a profound insight from tech investor Naval Ravikant that reveals why we often approach progress backwards.

Drawing from legendary college football coaches Tom Osborne, Bobby Bowden, and Frank Beamer, I explore how sustained success requires a counterintuitive balance of patience and action.

Learn:

• A critical mindset shift that separates achievers from quitters
• Why checking your progress too often sabotages growth
• The hidden threshold where most people give up
• How successful people create their own "luck"

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Quotable moments:

"Be impatient with actions, but patient with results." - Naval Ravikant

"In any serious pursuit, there's a point where most people quit - usually right before they experience significant results." - Dr. Erik Korem

"What really helps is looking at the reverse gap - instead of looking forward to how far you have to go, look back at how far you've come." - Dr. Erik Korem

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/

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