#412 Krista Scott-Dixon - Performance Psychology, Play, and Personal Productivity

Industry icon Krista Scott-Dixon joins me to share her wisdom, expertise, and philosophy on:• Why “sciencey protocols” are often a grift (with nuance and context)• Why living smaller and spending less is often boring—but better• Sleep routines and avoiding fragility in your lifestyle rituals• Performance psychology from coaching elite tactical personnel—and how it helps everyday people• How adults can use play to be healthier• What she means by “my job is to make you a worse person”• What self-abandonment is (and how to stop doing it)• How she maintains personal productivity• And much moreCHAPTERS00:02:02 The “Sciencey Protocols” Grift00:05:57 The Basics of Health and Fitness00:07:36 Sponsor Break: Train Heroic00:12:50 The Fragile Human Hypothesis00:16:34 Performance Psychology and Everyday Life00:29:24 The Importance of Playfulness00:36:24 Playful Pranks and Everyday Fun00:36:55 Embracing Childlike Joy00:39:48 Physical Play and Fitness00:41:45 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care00:51:17 Productivity and Balance00:59:06 Defining Success and LongevitySUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me—I'll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS & RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking)https://www.macrosfirst.com/KNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)1) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree2) Reply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know I sent you