The Neuro Experience
#341: The Science Behind Visualization and Achieving Peak Performance | Tom McCarthy
Tue May 07 2024
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Description
The episode discusses tapping into the subconscious mind, overcoming limiting beliefs, and achieving breakthrough results. It emphasizes the power of imagination, belief, and intuition in creating new realities. The role of the subconscious mind in goal achievement is explored, along with the importance of shifting mindset and identity for personal growth. The episode also highlights the significance of efficiency, visualization, and harnessing the power of intention. Tom McCarthy's work and his book 'The Breakthrough Code' are mentioned.
Insights
Tapping into the subconscious mind
The podcast episode discusses tapping into the subconscious mind and overcoming limiting beliefs to achieve goals.
Shifting mindset for success
The athlete's focus shifted from wanting to be number one to nailing her routine perfectly in the upcoming world championships.
Imagination and belief for success
Imagination is crucial for envisioning new realities and bringing them into existence.
The power of the subconscious mind
The subconscious mind plays a significant role in achieving goals, with conscious mind contributing only 5% while subconscious mind controls 95%.
Achieving breakthrough results
Distinguishing between a result and a goal, emphasizing the power of focusing on the end result
Identity shift and personal growth
To create a new life for oneself, it is important to start acting like the person one wants to become, which involves a complete identity shift.
Efficiency and visualization for success
Effort multiplied by effectiveness equals results in achieving goals.
Harnessing the power of the subconscious mind
Imagining and feeling are key in tapping into the subconscious mind to manifest desired outcomes.
Tom McCarthy and The Breakthrough Code
Tom McCarthy conducts courses for Microsoft, Salesforce, leadership, and keynotes on performance
Chapters
- Tapping into the Subconscious Mind
- Shifting Mindset for Success
- Imagination and Belief for Success
- The Power of the Subconscious Mind
- Achieving Breakthrough Results
- Identity Shift and Personal Growth
- Efficiency and Visualization for Success
- Harnessing the Power of the Subconscious Mind
- Tom McCarthy and The Breakthrough Code
Summary
Transcript
Tapping into the Subconscious Mind
00:00 - 06:54
- The podcast episode discusses tapping into the subconscious mind and overcoming limiting beliefs to achieve goals.
- Tom McCarthy, a motivational speaker, emphasizes setting results instead of goals for better outcomes.
- Tom shares his personal background of facing limits due to family circumstances but finding ways to move beyond them through reading and self-improvement.
- He mentions being inspired by Tony Robbins and working with him to understand breakthroughs and limiting beliefs.
Shifting Mindset for Success
06:33 - 13:13
- The speaker worked with an athlete who was struggling in competitions despite being ranked number two in the world in a unique sport.
- The athlete's focus shifted from wanting to be number one to nailing her routine perfectly in the upcoming world championships.
- To help the athlete succeed, they worked on changing her internal story and mindset to align with the new reality she wanted to create.
- By embedding a new empowering story into her subconscious mind and visualizing success, the athlete went on to win the world championship and set a new world record.
Imagination and Belief for Success
12:46 - 19:45
- Imagination is crucial for envisioning new realities and bringing them into existence.
- Distinguishing between the story one tells themselves and the actual truth can help overcome fear and anxiety.
- Belief in intuition and taking effective action are important for success, along with the law of attraction.
- People's beliefs and stories about others can inspire actions, even if they are based on misconceptions.
- Successful individuals often have strong correlations between their beliefs, stories, and their achievements.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind
19:23 - 26:10
- Steve Jobs made the iPhone a reality by focusing on his vision and getting others to believe in it.
- Bridging the gap between current reality and desired outcome involves staying focused on the end result and embracing where you are currently.
- The subconscious mind plays a significant role in achieving goals, with conscious mind contributing only 5% while subconscious mind controls 95%.
- Maintaining a strong focus on the end result can create new beliefs in the subconscious mind.
- Entrepreneurship is seen as a spiritual path that requires tapping into subconscious beliefs for growth and success.
- Shifting from goal setting to focusing on results can lead to a different mindset and approach towards achieving outcomes.
Achieving Breakthrough Results
25:44 - 32:22
- Distinguishing between a result and a goal, emphasizing the power of focusing on the end result
- Emphasizing the importance of patience and not necessarily knowing how to achieve a big result
- Encouraging creating a breakthrough result that leads to significant life changes
- Highlighting the role of imagination, belief, and intuition in achieving breakthrough results
- Addressing obstacles as challenges from the subconscious mind and the need to stick to the new story despite resistance
Identity Shift and Personal Growth
32:04 - 38:57
- To create a new life for oneself, it is important to start acting like the person one wants to become, which involves a complete identity shift.
- The people one surrounds themselves with can either support or hinder their personal growth and transformation.
- Setting audacious goals can lead to new possibilities and ideas that may not have been considered otherwise.
- Tapping into intuition and the super conscious mind can provide valuable insights and guidance beyond conscious knowledge.
- Effort multiplied by effectiveness determines results, emphasizing the importance of working smart rather than just working hard.
Efficiency and Visualization for Success
38:36 - 44:49
- Effort multiplied by effectiveness equals results in achieving goals.
- Focusing on high-impact activities that move the needle is crucial for success.
- Balancing achievement actions with recovery actions like meditation is important for overall productivity and well-being.
- Visualization and imagination play a key role in achievement meditation to reach a relaxed state and enhance performance.
Harnessing the Power of the Subconscious Mind
44:31 - 51:35
- Imagining and feeling are key in tapping into the subconscious mind to manifest desired outcomes.
- Visualizing and believing in a desired outcome can influence one's reality, as seen in personal experiences.
- The subconscious mind plays a crucial role in determining one's ability to handle success, as illustrated by examples of lottery winners and pro athletes.
- By harnessing the power of intention and energy, individuals can attract positive outcomes and connections.
- Research supports the impact of thoughts and intentions on living organisms, despite skepticism from those who require tangible evidence.
Tom McCarthy and The Breakthrough Code
51:20 - 54:03
- Tom McCarthy has websites like TomMcCarthy.com and The Breakthrough Code
- He offers a course along with his book 'The Breakthrough Code' available on Amazon
- Tom McCarthy conducts courses for Microsoft, Salesforce, leadership, and keynotes on performance
- He previously worked with Tony Robbins Company and now focuses on his own path including a podcast called 'The Breakthrough Code'
- Tom McCarthy organized the Global Energy Healing Summit involving medical doctors and energy healers