The Elite Performance Podcast

Mar 06 2025 68 ep. 40 mins 27
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Ex Israeli Special Forces, undercover agent and BJJ black belt, Itamar Marani, shares the actionable tactics to Elite Performance he’s honed from coaching 100+ 7-9 figure entrepreneurs and being mentored by The Mossad’s top performance psychologist. No motivational rah rah or biohacking nonsense, just clear systems to get clarity, uncover your blindspots and confidently execute at an elite level.

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The 3 Performance Archetypes: How Your Mindset Holds You Back | Elite Performance Podcast #68

Mar 06 2025 62 mins  
"Action beats intention. Results beat ego."What if the reason you're stuck isn’t about talent, skill, or even motivation? It’s because of how your mind reacts under pressure. And whether you realize it or not, you’re likely playing out one of three patterns that sabotage high performers: The Go Harder Guy, The Mr. Nice Guy, or The Chip on the Shoulder Guy.Alex De Fina joins I

Can Low Expectations Make You A Better Performer? | Elite Performance Podcast #67

Feb 18 2025 28 mins  
"If you're just having all these expectations of things that you can't control, you can't have an agreement about or you can't set a standard about, you’ll just get frustrated all the time." Many think that having high expectations of everyone shows respect and kindness. In reality, unrealistic expectations create frustration and anger, making us treat others worse. This episode

Donald Trump's Mindset: Breakdown by Special Ops Mindset Coach | Elite Performance Podcast #66

Jan 28 2025 48 mins  
"Success isn't about your current competence. It's about your belief in what you can figure out."In this episode, Itamar Marani and Alex De Fina analyze the mindset tools behind Trump's ability to maintain momentum through resistance. No politics—just clear, actionable strategies for entrepreneurs seeking extreme clarity and peak performance.Key Topics:* Unshakable Confidence: Th

How Israeli Hostages Survived Hamas Captivity: Exclusive Interview with Chief Mossad Psychologist Glenn Cohen | Elite Performance Podcast #65

Jan 14 2025 78 mins  
"The story you tell yourself about what you've been through defines your identity. It’s not the event but how you interpret and grow from it that shapes your future... We are all capable of much more than we imagine"Glenn Cohen, former chief psychologist of the Mossad and Air Force pilot, shares raw insights from working with Israeli hostages and their families. Drawing from his

The One Missing Link To Crush Your Goals In 2025 | Elite Performance Podcast #64

Dec 31 2024 8 mins  
“Remember, success isn't just about knowing where you're going - it's about being prepared for the journey ahead.”In today’s quick episode, I share the one thing people forget to do when setting goals that makes all the difference between success and failure. Key topics cover:* Why most goal-setting systems fail* Inspired January vs. Year long resilience* How to properly cut

2024 Recap - Guilt & Shame, Showing Up and a Military Grade Mindset | Elite Performance Podcast #63

Dec 17 2024 28 mins  
“The guilt. It never ends. And it's true for everybody. It's part of the human condition that there are always new levels of guilt. But guilt and shame in and of themselves, without driving positive action, are unhelpful. They don't help you, and they definitely don't help anyone else.”In today’s episode, I recap 2024. I open up and share my 3 main lessons, 3 things that exci

Mindset for Poker - 400k pots, Rising to #6 in the World and “Clarity of Focus” W/ Farid Jattin | Elite Performance Podcast #62

Dec 04 2024 51 mins  
“This summer I ended up getting second place for over 400K, and then another 220K score a week later. The summer was just full of scores… When you put yourself first in an unselfish manner, you’re able to give everyone else your best version. You have to give yourself permission not to feel guilty about it.”In today’s episode, we’re joined by Farid Jattin, a professiona

How To Stop Self Sabotage, Step Into Leadership and a 20K MRR Jump - W/ Brendan Tully | Elite Performance Podcast #61

Nov 12 2024 34 mins  
“I started using this reframe in the biz and hit my Arena goal (+20k rev per month) 10 days later. I did the hard (not really that hard even) things that I've been putting off for years.”In today’s episode, we’re joined by Brendan Tully to talk about why sometimes overcoming plateaus can be simpler than we think.Why it’s sometimes not about overcoming fear or some deep se

Does Stoicism Actually Work? W/ William Jaworski | Elite Performance Podcast #60

Sep 24 2024 49 mins  
“Your job is to command your emotions, not foolishly try to eliminate them.”In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. William Jaworski to talk about his book “Ask Aristotle” and break the myth of Stoicism. We cover why stoicism has become so trendy and why it’s dangerous to follow it to a T. Key topics cover:* Self-discipline vs. Self-denial* Why people fell in love wit

How to Shatter 1,000 Beliefs and Crush a 7-Figure Exit W/ Hursh Dodhia-Shah | Elite Performance Podcast #59

Sep 10 2024 42 mins  
“It’s like you said, an identity can shatter a thousand beliefs”What if the next time you thought to yourself “This is hard,” you also thought to yourself, “So what? I love challenges, so LET’S GO!”In today’s episode, we’re joined by Hursh Dodhia-Shah, an Arena alumni, as he shares how he was able to tap into an identity that overpowered any self-doubt or overwh