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Why the World's Best Athletes Train Their Brains, And Most Leaders Still Don't.
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- The Wired to Win Podcast
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- Mar 20, 2026
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- 2109
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Summary
You’re performing at a high level. But if you’re honest… it’s costing you more than it should. In this episode, Fernanda breaks down why elite performers - from Olympic athletes to Roman emperors - treat their brain as the primary site of training… and why most leaders are still operating on an untrained system. We’re talking about things like: Why your brain defaults to reaction under pressure (and how to change it)The real reason your decisions feel heavier than they used toWhy more experie...