Beyond Coding Episode #102

High Performance Mindset with Reiner Kraft

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Description

Managing your mind. It’s not something I thought you could do, or would need to do. But after chatting with Reiner Kraft, I think doing so can have a profound impact on bringing focus and increasing performance. 

Reiner shares his journey of becoming aware of mindfulness to now helping others to manage their minds with data and through coaching. 

Enjoy!

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Guest

Connect with Reiner Kraft:

https://linkedin.com/in/reiner

https://www.themindfulleader.net

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uuWfXcVNWOG1g59f9520Q

Epigenetics:

https://www.epigenetikpraxis.de

Outline

00:00:00 – Intro

00:00:25 – Work Culture USA VS EU

00:00:25 – Career path

00:01:32 – Changing Your Work environment

00:02:31 – Stress & Mindfulness

00:04:06 – Working culture in Europe

00:07:25 – Pressure at work

00:12:56 – A state of flow

00:17:04 – Measuring present awareness

00:20:05 – Becoming more mindful

00:27:46 – Mental work vs. physical work

00:32:59 – Growing up and focusing

00:37:56 – Influence of technology on body and mind

00:43:39 – Performance of the mind and body

00:49:44 – Changing your lifestyle

00:54:39 – Outro