Lesson 7 of 7 5 min read 13 min listen
Brain Performance
Focus, reaction, and decision-making — the mental side of performance.
FocusDecision-makingFlow
Key takeaways
What to hold onto
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What if a tic isn't simply a behavior to stop—but a window into what's happening inside the brain?
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Jared Leon explores Tourette syndrome, tics, and the neurological systems involved in regulating movement and behavior.
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He takes listeners beyond what they can see on the outside to better understand the complex brain activity happening beneath the surface.
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Rather than focusing only on suppressing a tic, Dr.
Clinical Pearl from Dr. Leon
“What if a tic isn't simply a behavior to stop—but a window into what's happening inside the brain?”
— Dr. Jared Leon
Action steps
Practice this week
Do a five-minute pre-performance visualization before your next session.
The nervous system doesn't distinguish rehearsal from reality.