Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
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Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
S2 EP7: How to Deal with Conflict: From Zen Buddhist Priest to Death Threats with the Yakuza Underworld with Journalist Jake Adelstein
Flow Unleashed
1 hour 14 minutes
5 months ago
S2 EP7: How to Deal with Conflict: From Zen Buddhist Priest to Death Threats with the Yakuza Underworld with Journalist Jake Adelstein
In this episode, investigative journalist Jake Adelstein delves into the challenging yet rewarding world of journalism, specifically focusing on gaining the Yakuza's trust while writing truthful pieces about them. The speaker recounts various dangerous situations encountered, including receiving death threats, and discusses the ethical and practical dilemmas of reporting on sensitive topics. The narrative transitions into the role of Zen Buddhism in maintaining calm and authenticity while navigating such a complex career. Notable incidents include an accidental meeting with the Dalai Lama and an introspective reflection on how Zen practices aid in dealing with the stresses of investigative journalism. The conversation further explores the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and compassion as pillars of success, and highlights the significant impact that both written words and emotional resilience can have in resolving conflicts and driving meaningful narratives.
Access the show notes for this episode at: https://www.cameronnorsworthy.com/flow-unleashed
00:00 Gaining the Yakuza's Trust
05:54 The Saitama Shogun Bank Scandal
07:17 Death Threats and Relocation
09:51 Writing Under a Pen Name
14:32 Zen Buddhism and Journalism
18:24 The Yakuza Halloween Party
20:01 Engagement vs. Disengagement
24:23 The Flow of Information
30:19 The Malaysian Businessman Murder Case
34:40 The Importance of Open-Mindedness
38:38 Satori and Awakening
40:07 Achieving Enlightenment in Zen Buddhism
42:10 Meditation on Mortality
42:43 The Role of Conditioning and Awakening
43:30 Self-Determination and Realization
44:45 The Art of Journalism
48:35 The Impact of Writing
55:33 Personal Struggles and Resilience
59:08 Reflections on Life and Death
01:02:59 Foundations of Success
01:05:38 Influential Books and Films
01:09:05 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Flow Unleashed
Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
