The Mindset U Playbook
The Mindset U Playbook isn’t just about baseball; it’s about building a complete athlete and a complete person. Every episode dives into the habits, mental tools, and daily decisions that separate good players from great ones, and great players from great human beings.
Here, we explore the things that rarely make the highlight reel: discipline, mindset, leadership, recovery, focus, confidence, and the character it takes to thrive when the game ends and real life begins.
You’ll hear stories from athletes, coaches, and high performers who’ve learned that success isn’t built on talent alone; it’s built in the quiet hours, in the routines nobody sees, and in the way you handle the challenges life throws your way.
Whether you’re a youth athlete, a parent, a coach, or simply someone chasing your next level, The MindsetU Playbook gives you the game plan to win on the field and in life.
Because what happens off the field shapes everything on it.
The Mindset U Playbook
# 52 - Dr. Matt Carere - The dignity of effort
In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Dr. Matt Carere explore the intersection of performance, health, and personal well-being. They discuss the concept of 'the dignity of effort' and how it applies to both sports and medicine. Dr. Carrere shares insights from his experience in the emergency room, emphasizing the importance of reflection and debriefing to prevent burnout. The discussion also touches on maintaining empathy in high-pressure situations, the significance of personal well-being, and the innovative approach of Philosophy MD in promoting health and longevity. They delve into hormone optimization, the role of peptides, and the balance between wellness and living life fully, ultimately highlighting the importance of identity beyond professional roles.
Takeaways
- The dignity of effort is about working hard for meaningful goals.
- Delayed gratification is crucial for long-term success.
- Reflection and debriefing help prevent burnout in high-pressure jobs.
- Empathy fluctuates and is essential in patient care.
- Maintaining personal well-being is vital for effective performance.
- Philosophy MD focuses on proactive health and longevity.
- Hormone optimization can enhance quality of life.
- Peptides are a new area of interest in health but require caution.
- Balance in wellness practices is necessary to avoid anxiety.
- Identity should encompass more than just professional roles.
Titles
- The Dignity of Effort: A Path to Excellence
- Lessons from the Emergency Room: Composure Under Pressure
Sound Bites
- "We did everything we could."
- "It's a challenging job, but I love it."
- "It's all about maintaining performance."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Performance Under Pressure
04:25
The Dignity of Effort in Sports and Medicine
09:00
Reflections on Team Dynamics and Burnout
13:46
Empathy and Emotional Challenges in the ER
18:19
Maintaining Health and Well-being in High-Stress Environments
22:54
Philosophy MD: A New Approach to Health and Longevity
27:26
Hormone Optimization and Preventative Health
28:26
The Testosterone Debate
30:54
Exploring Peptides and Their Risks
34:11
The Journey of Longevity Medicine
35:56
Balancing Health and Life
39:55
Identity and Purpose in Medicine