Dr. David Yeager on Helping Youth Build Confidence & Succeed @MikeMatthewsFitness
Dr. David Yeager on Helping Youth Build Confidence & Succeed  @MikeMatthewsFitness
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What motivates young people? How can we help young adults boost their confidence and self-esteem?
In this interview, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. David Yeager, a leading behavioral scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, who specializes in youth motivation. He shares insights on the psychological traits of young people, how motivation evolves with age, and practical strategies to help them thrive. Dr. Yeager also discusses his recently released book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, which provides ground breaking insights into effectively engaging and supporting young adults.
In this interview, you’ll learn . . .
The importance of social status and respect in youth motivation
Balancing high standards with strong support for optimal growth
Reframing stress for better performance and success
Essential mindsets for parents, mentors, and educators to support young people
And more . . .
So, if you're interested in practical strategies for engaging and motivating young minds, click play and join the conversation.

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Timestamps:
(06:22) Kid's psychological peculiarities
(09:38) Importance of status
(13:42) Early social experiences
(18:28) Mindsets of young people
(26:43) Applying the mentor mindset
(32:18) Skill improvement through mentorship
(38:47) Stress management

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Mentioned on the Show:
Stronger Than Yesterday: amazon.com/Stronger-Than-Yesterday-Transforming-Motivation/dp/1938895541/?tag=mflweb-20
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: bookshop.org/p/books/10-to-25-the-new-science-of-motivating-young-people-david-yeager/20961289?
David Yeager on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-yeager-3713905
David Yeager The University of Texas: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/yeagerds#
Phoenix: legionathletics.com/products/supplements/phoenix-fat-burner/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=PhoenixCaffeineCTA
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