365. The Proximity Distortion Bias

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When you’re too close to a problem—or a success—it distorts your perspective. Small mistakes feel massive. Minor wins feel monumental. This episode unpacks how distance creates clarity, and how athletes can use time, space, and outside feedback to recalibrate their thinking.

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365. The Proximity Distortion Bias

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394. The Crisis Threshold 1:35

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Send us a text We tend to think that high-pressure moments bring out our best. But more often, they expose our systems. In today’s episode, we look at the concept of the “Crisis Threshold”—the level of stress your routines and mindset can withstand before things unravel. Learn how elite performers prepare for pressure not by hoping they’ll rise, but by building systems that don’t break. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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393. What are Routines For? 1:32

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Send us a text Routines aren’t meant to make you confident. They’re meant to make you neutral . In this episode, we look at how routines can become emotionally charged—tied to past success or failure—and lose their purpose. You’ll learn how to design routines that function as anchors: simple, repeatable, stabilizing behaviors that help you ride both the highs and lows with steadiness, not superstition. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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391. Stress Inoculation 2:24

2 days ago2:24

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Send us a text This episode dives into Stress Inoculation Training —a concept rooted in psychology and special forces preparation. Athletes often think pressure is the enemy, but in reality, the right kind of exposure to stress can sharpen resilience. We’ll break down how to gradually dose stress to build tolerance, not trauma—so your system learns to stay composed under fire. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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390. The Opportunity Cost of Worry 1:44

3 days ago1:44

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Send us a text Worry isn’t free; it comes at a cost. Every time you fixate on what might go wrong, you’re robbing mental bandwidth from what could go right. This episode explores the concept of opportunity cost in the context of worry. Not just why worry drains you, but what it prevents you from building. Strategic thinkers don’t just manage fear—they audit its cost. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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389. Minimum Effective Dose 2:01

4 days ago2:01

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Send us a text Pushing harder doesn’t always produce better results. In fact, past a certain point, more effort just creates more fatigue—without more growth. This episode introduces the “Minimum Effective Dose” (MED) principle: doing just enough to drive adaptation while preserving recovery, consistency, and focus. Smart athletes don’t just grind—they dose. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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388. Resistance 1:57

5 days ago1:57

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Send us a text We often assume that struggle = mistake. But in reality, some things are supposed to feel heavy. This episode breaks down the “Deadlift Rule”: if you’re lifting the right load, it’ll still feel hard—but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Learn how to differentiate between the weight that strengthens you vs. the weight that breaks you. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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387. The Closet Check 1:44

6 days ago1:44

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Send us a text You’re not defined by where you’ve been, but you are shaped by what you’ve picked up along the way. This episode explores how to differentiate between helpful experiences (lessons) and harmful identities (labels), so athletes don’t drag emotional baggage that no longer serves them. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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386. The Rehearsed Recovery Skill 1:35

7 days ago1:35

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Send us a text Recovery isn’t luck—it’s a rehearsed response. This episode challenges the idea that mental recovery “just happens” and instead frames it as a skill: one you can build, prep for, and automate. Whether it’s a mistake in a game or a hard day off the field, how quickly you reset depends on how often you’ve practiced it. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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385. The Replication Threshold 1:58

8 days ago1:58

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Send us a text A fluke isn’t mastery. In performance, the ability to repeat something under different conditions—pressure, fatigue, distraction—is the real benchmark. This episode breaks down the difference between a breakthrough and a repeatable skill, and how to design training that crosses the replication threshold. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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384. Constraint-Created Creativity 1:57

9 days ago1:57

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Send us a text Athletes often crave more time, more resources, more freedom—but too much space can paralyze performance. This episode explores how constraints (like time limits, injuries, or environmental challenges) actually sharpen your thinking. From practice design to mental focus, some of your best breakthroughs come because of limitations—not in spite of them. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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383. Marginal Gains Drift 1:52

10 days ago1:52

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Send us a text Most athletes know the power of 1% improvements. But what’s often ignored is that progress is perishable. This episode dives into how small gains tend to drift back to baseline without friction. Whether it’s nutrition, focus, or recovery habits, what you improved once can quietly regress if you don’t design your systems to hold the line. Marginal gains matter, but only if they stick. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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382. Scarcity Slots 2:19

11 days ago2:19

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Send us a text Your brain doesn’t operate with unlimited tabs open. This episode introduces the “scarcity slot” concept: how high performers deliberately limit what gets attention. Like a cognitive investment portfolio, everything you focus on costs something. Learn how to triage inputs, reject urgency, and protect bandwidth for what matters most. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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381. The Pattern Recognition Play 2:10

12 days ago2:10

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Send us a text Elite performers don’t just work harder—they see clearer. This episode unpacks how to sharpen your pattern recognition: the skill of detecting trends, signals, and subtle cues in your environment. Learn how to study tape, track personal habits, and connect dots faster—so you can make smarter decisions under pressure. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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379. Feedback Tolerance 2:12

13 days ago2:12

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Send us a text Getting better isn’t just about receiving feedback—it’s about tolerating it. In this episode, we unpack the skill of feedback tolerance and why your growth depends less on how much input you get, and more on how well you can sit with hard truth. Learn how to stretch your ego without snapping it—and use feedback as fuel instead of a threat. Follow me for more! Instagram: genesispdc_ (760) 685-4445 austinmerrill@genesismpc.com genesismpc.com…

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378. The Strategic Quitting Filter 2:07

14 days ago2:07