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Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Built for high-performers who don’t need help.
Just leverage.
This is the show that breaks what quietly kills performance at scale.
Especially the mental patterns slowing down even the smartest founders.
If you never want to get dragged down by pressure, burnout, or hesitation… welcome home.
Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari.
Episodes
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Be Yourself. Be Ridiculous. It's better for business! (with Erin Marcus) | 327
Today, Dr. Yishai is joined by Erin Marcus, ex-corporate executive and founder of Conquer Your Business, who reveals the mindset shifts that propelled her from…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Why Top Performers Burn Out (And the Simple Fix to Prevent It)| 326
“What sets the highest-performing teams apart? It’s not just talent—it’s the ability to turn that talent into unstoppable momentum.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Why Leaders Compete on Decision-Making | 325
“Every decision you make either unlocks more potential or keeps it locked away.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers the secret to unlocking your leadership potential…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Achieve Peak Performance Focus | 324
“Just paying attention to what’s in front of you doesn’t automatically give you more control or help.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers the secret to unlocking your…
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How to Master Performance by Leveraging Natural Cycles| 323
“Humans operate on cycles. The goal isn’t to minimize one part of the cycle and maximize the other. It’s to create cycles that maximize efficiency and results…
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Why Alignment is the Key to Peak Performance | 322
“But really it’s about alignment—making sure that every part of you, every thought, emotion, and desire, is working together in harmony, like a well-tuned…
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Two Keys to Leading Elite Teams | 321
“Lots of leaders assume that leading high-performing teams is all about hiring top talent and pushing hard. But it actually comes down to mastering two key…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Three Keys to Personal Peak Performance | 320
“True peak performance comes from mastering three key personal performance pillars:” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers the three pillars of elite performance, sharing…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Turn Big Dreams into Real Achievements with Simple Steps | 319
“The way we succeed at bigger dreams is to set a strategy and then break them down into smaller and smaller chunks. Chunks you can plan, take daily action on…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Make Success Effortless with Laser Focus | 318
“Our brains are built to put our attention and effort wherever we think it’s the most rewarding. Change that, and you can change how motivated or effortless it…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Use Focus for Self-Mastery and Success | 317
“Mindfulness and meditation aren’t just buzzwords. Journaling isn’t just a fad. Mental replays and visualizing aren’t just wishful thinking. All of these…
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How to Master Focus for High-Performance and Success | 316
“Wax on, wax off isn’t just a meme. It’s a solid model for how to learn faster and keep a skill longer.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers the secret of using focus…
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How to Turn Growing Pains into Growth Spurts | 315
Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers the secret to turning growing pains into growth spurts, using lessons from Apple and Microsoft. He also reveals his 5-step Growth…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The Secret to Massive Growth | 314
“Then growth becomes an inevitability. Like a snowball or flywheel gaining momentum and strength.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers the secret to massive growth and…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The Accidental Double-Bind | 313
“When you think, ask, or answer in ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ terms, chances are you’re seriously limiting yourself. And your opportunity.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about a…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How Boredom Kills Companies | 312
“Successful people are constantly learning and growing. Until they hit a wall. If they can’t find a way past it, they’ll get bored, and up and go in another…
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The Keys to Power & Empowerment | 311
“The more responsibility you give away, the less power you have. And the more power you take, the less you’ll be able to have. Especially long-term.” Today…
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How to Deal with Tough Moments and People | 310
“Here’s what really matters: there’s a playbook that works. And it keeps everyone in the game as much as possible.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about how to handle…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Season 7 Teaser | 309
We’re on break and Season 7 is coming! And with it comes some awesome updates to the podcast. Tune in for a little taste of what’s coming! Welcome to Think…
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Why is Speed Key to Success? | 308
“How and when we make any decision – seemingly big or small – is a very powerful way to measure success.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers the math behind making…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The Secrets of Shame and Success | 307
“There are two kinds of shame. And neither one is what you think it is.” Today, Dr. Yishai is uncovering the world of shame inside people and companies that…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Solving “Unsolvable” Problems | 306
“Breakthroughs happen when we view the problem from a different angle. One that is much more solvable than it was from the old way of thinking.” Today Dr…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Is Emotion the Key to Performance? | 305
“If you could crack the code of how and why those messages are designed to help you perform optimally and reach your goals… You could maximize your…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Master Your Stress | 304
“Stress I an emotion of urgency. It’s there to press and push and cajole you and motivate you to recognize that something needs to get done.” Today, Dr. Yishai…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Make Doubt Work for You | 303
“When a problem hits and you don’t have a handle on dealing with it, your brain knows it. So it pushes you to stop and take a closer look.” Today, Dr. Yishai…
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Why Beliefs Can Make or Break Success | 302
“One of the biggest challenges and greatest triumphs of people who quickly succeed and keep moving up is how fast they can change their beliefs.” Today, Dr…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Why Consistency is King | 301
“When your life is engineered for peak performance, your brain knows what to expect and how to keep you running in tip-top shape.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Achieve Peak Success by Doing Less | 300
“Achieving peak success doesn't require more of us—it demands less. But the right kind of less.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers how trying to do more can undermine…
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Turning Failures into Forward Momentum | 299
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was September 9, 2021). - “We’re not being flexible and adaptive, we’re just getting stuck and snapping back to the…
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Growing without the Pains | 298
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was July 1st, 2021). “We are doing it to ourselves. There is a way forward but we’re not seeing it, like we’re…
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What is Psychological Leverage? | 297
“The more results you get with less energy you have to put in, the more leverage you have.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about psychological leverage. He unpacks…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Making Problems Solvable | 296
“It’s what we look for that we pay attention to and reward ourselves for. Only that’s not always what moves us closer to our ultimate goals.” Today Dr. Yishai…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Strategic Patience | 295
“In the end, it’s my impatience, my hatred for being less than my best, that pushes me to be more strategic. To take time, gain clarity, and act decisively…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Performance Boundaries | 294
“It’s not just about “self-care.” it’s about personal and professional optimization.” Today Dr. Yishai uncovers two habits that undermine performance, and how…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
5 Productivity Killers I Can’t Stand | 293
“So much of productivity, peak performance, and accomplishment has to do with really sticking through the tough moments.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about the top…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Leverage Frustration to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve your Goals | 292
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was October 6th, 2022). “Frustration is not a result, but a process. It’s your brain both realizing you haven’t…
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Master Emotional Leverage for Peak Business| 291
“Some leaders thrive when the going gets tough. Where their competitors struggle and fail. How do they do it? They have more psychological leverage.” Today…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Use Neuroscience to Accomplish Your Goals | 290
“When the benefits outweigh the costs and consequences of NOT doing it, we’re motivated. And it pushes us to take action.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers lessons…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Handle Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis | 289
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was May 20, 2021). Perfectionism motivates towards constantly thinking about, tinkering with, and improving. Your…
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How to Turn Frustration Into Productivity | 288
“My frustration is the key to handling life’s obstacles. It uncovers what’s getting in my way, shows me when I need to adjust my mindset, and helps me take…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Never Struggle with Decision-Making Again | 287
“If you pick even one of the steps, it will immediately help you get clarity. And understand how to execute better on decisions.” Today Dr. Yishai shares his…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
7 Massive Decision-Making Pitfalls | 286
“Our lives are deeply shaped by the quality of our decisions. Sooner or later, it catches up with everyone.” Today Dr. Yishai uncovers 7 pitfalls that get in…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The Fast Focus Formula | 285
“You’ve got to declutter your space, your time, and your mind. To make space only for the one thing that matters in this moment.” Today Dr. Yishai reveals why…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The War for Your Attention | 284
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was February 23, 2023). "We’ve entered an age where media consumption is not just a given – it’s approaching oxygen…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
How to Train Your Emotions to Stop Being So Disruptive | 283
“Emotions deliver important messages. Ignore them, and the volume goes up.” Today, Dr. Yishai uncovers why emotions can be so disruptive and difficult. He…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Why “Stick” Emotions Run Your Life | 282
“We get caught up in how uncomfortable the emotions are. And we run away from them. Ironically, it can make the entire system backfire.” Today, Dr. Yishai…
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The Ultimate Guide to Crushing Impostor Syndrome | 281
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was May 20, 2021). “You can turn impostor syndrome into motivation instead of holding you back.” Today, Dr. Yishai…
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The Ultimate Guide to High Performance | 280
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was May 20, 2021). “Massive success is built on the back of driven, high-performing people.” Today, Dr. Yishai…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
What Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Got Wrong | 279
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was November 26, 2020). “Removing emotions is not a recipe for happy living.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about how…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Why Habits Aren’t Everything | 278
(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was April 22, 2021). “Habits are only half the equation.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about the two brain systems that…
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3 Steps to Being the Best Version of You | 277
“Uncover the reward system that’s encouraging avoidance. Then, flip the system on its head.” Today, Dr. Yishai unlocks a unifying factor that holds people back…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
5 Ways We Undermine Ourselves | 276
“Avoidance trades long-term success for short-term relief.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about 5 ways we unintentionally sabotage ourselves personally, in…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Why Agreement is Bad for Relationships | 275
“Agreement is a poor proxy for support.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about how seeking agreement triggers arguments in relationships. He also shows you 3 steps to…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
23 Reasons You’re Arguing (And How to Prevent It) | 274
“I can count on one hand the number of times that blaming didn’t escalate into arguing with couples in my practice.” Today, Dr. Yishai talks about 23 ways…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The Law of Conservation of Consequences | 273
I am taking time with my wife this week to celebrate our wedding. Seven years married, almost a decade together. And going strong. I still wanted to give you a…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
Why Consistency is a Struggle | 272
Today, I’m talking about why consistency is so hard – and what you can do about it. You’ll hear 23 common pitfalls and reasons people struggle with…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
5 Steps to Reach Your Goals Faster | 271
Today, I’m unpacking what gets in the way of reaching our goals quickly and sharing a my simple 5-step process to move you forward faster. Specifically, I’m…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The Chain of Success | 270
Today, I’m talking about what I call the Chain of Success. Inside, I’m going to unpack three reasons that people struggle to reach their goals and live their…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
The One Common Element of Every Great Relationship | 269
Today, I’m talking about a common feature for every great relationship I’ve seen. From the people I personally know who have amazing marriages to the one…
- Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
One Belief Shift to Supercharge Your Relationships | 268
Today, I’m talking about one sneaky assumption that undermines relationships of all kinds – friends, family, marriage, and business alike. It’s the one…