Do you ever feel like your brain never switches off?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, Clint unpacks the science and psychology of cognitive overload — and why being constantly “on” quietly erodes your focus, creativity, and wellbeing.

Drawing on research from neuroscience and Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab, plus stories from high-stakes environments like the RAF, Clint reveals what really happens when we push our brains without rest: decision fatigue, emotional reactivity, and creativity collapse.

You’ll learn:

• Why multitasking is a myth that kills deep focus
• What your brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN) does when you rest — and why it’s vital for problem-solving and innovation
• The early warning signs of mental burnout
• Simple recovery habits that protect clarity and energy — from micro-breaks to cognitive resets

Takeaway:
Protect your focus like an athlete protects recovery days. Even short mental breaks restore clarity, reduce stress, and make you more effective.

Key idea: Sustainable performance isn’t about squeezing more hours from your day — it’s about designing rhythms that keep your brain sharp and resilient.

New episodes every Monday — helping you train your brain for sustainable peak performance.

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Most professionals try to “go hard all year” — and wonder why they crash. In this episode, Clint shares why that mindset fails and what you can do instead.

Drawing parallels between athletic season planning and corporate life, Clint explores how rhythm and recovery drive sustained high performance. From his days in the RAF to coaching modern leaders, he’s seen firsthand that the people who thrive are the ones who work with their biology, not against it.

You’ll learn:

• Why sprinting endlessly through your work year leads to exhaustion
• How elite performers use periodisation — training, tapering, and recovery — to stay sharp
• How to map your own performance highs and lows over the past 12 months
• Why recovery isn’t a reward, it’s a strategy

Takeaway:
Draw a simple graph of your past year — mark your energy highs and lows. Patterns will emerge. Your best performance happens in rhythm, not constant output.

Coming up next: how to recover with purpose and rebuild momentum.

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In this episode, Clint — coach, speaker, and author of The Cognitive Athlete — breaks down the core idea behind the movement: what it truly means to be a Cognitive Athlete.

Drawing on lessons from the Royal Air Force, elite sport, and neuroscience, Clint explores how our approach to work hasn’t evolved since the production line era — and why it’s time to rethink performance.

Through vivid examples from his time training fighter pilots and coaching leaders, Clint shows how top performers build mental fitness the same way athletes build physical conditioning — through rhythm, recovery, and deliberate training.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between production-line workers and knowledge workers
• Why constant grinding leads to burnout, not success
• The 4 key principles every Cognitive Athlete applies daily — train, recover, prepare, and perform
• A simple self-experiment to track your energy and unlock your best hours

Takeaway:
Start thinking of yourself as a Cognitive Athlete. Track your energy for one week — notice your peaks, dips, and recovery needs. Align your most important work with your highest energy, and you’ll start performing smarter, not harder.

Take the free Cognitive Athlete Self-Assessment at thecognitiveathlete.com.au
Pre-order The Cognitive Athlete book — in stores 29th December 2025 👉 ⁠https://amzn.to/4fVUHwZ