#15 Brian Hite - What it’s like to be a professional stuntman, working on TV/movies, and how to improve your performance in anything you do

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Brian Hite is a professional stuntman and a performance psychologist.

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In this conversation, Dr. Brian Hite shares his unique journey from being a stuntman to earning a PhD in organizational psychology. He talks about what it is like performing stunts for TV and film, how that motivated him to go back to school and earn his PhD, and tips and advice on how you can maximize your performance.

  • 00:00 Becoming a Stuntman: The Journey Begins

  • 05:34 Life in LA: Balancing Stunts and Odd Jobs

  • 11:33 Training for Danger: Preparing for Stunts

  • 17:47 Misconceptions About Stunt Work: Fear vs. Courage

  • 27:56 Journey into Sports Psychology

  • 38:31 Coaching Strategies for Performance

  • 46:34 The Four Phases of Peak Performance

  • 54:25 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

  • 59:44 Connecting with Audiences and Future Projects