The Science Behind Elite Athletic Performance

ABOUT THE EPISODE What separates elite athletes from everyone else? Michael Platt, Professor of Marketing, Psychology, and Neuroscience at the Wharton School, shares insights from his research on measuring focus, confidence, decision making, and mental fatigue to better identify and develop top performers. The conversation examines how brain-based performance metrics are transforming athlete selection and training, while also revealing applications for business leadership, cybersecurity, military operations, and other high-pressure professions where performance matters most.

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