DiscoverCommon Denominator with Moshe PopackThe Science of Elite Performance: How Focus, Toughness & Longevity Separate the Best
The Science of Elite Performance: How Focus, Toughness & Longevity Separate the Best

The Science of Elite Performance: How Focus, Toughness & Longevity Separate the Best

Update: 2025-10-01
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What separates the best from the rest? How do elite athletes, top entrepreneurs, and high performers think differently about work, failure, and health?

Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD in Muscle Physiology, uncovers the science of human performance and longevity. From his humble beginnings in rural America to coaching world-class athletes and exploring the future of AI in health, Andy shares his insights on resilience, focus, and optimizing the body and mind.

On this episode of Common Denominator, we explore: 

-The “performance anchors” that determine your results at any age

-How elite performers balance skill, toughness, and focus

-The truth about chronic disease, lifestyle, and sleep in modern society

-What AI is really doing for health and where the future is headed

-Lessons from failure, competition, and the value of hard work


TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 Introduction: The Journey to Elite Performance

08:45 Understanding Resilience and Sacrifice

16:13 Health Focus for the 40-Something Male

19:49 The State of Health in Society

25:49 The Role of AI in Health

32:36 Gratitude and Reflection on Success


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The Science of Elite Performance: How Focus, Toughness & Longevity Separate the Best

The Science of Elite Performance: How Focus, Toughness & Longevity Separate the Best

Moshe Popack