Oz Pearlman: How to Be More Confident, Memorable, and Impossible to Ignore

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February 18, 2026 · 1h 23m · Season 2 · Episode 7

About this episode

Oz Pearlman discusses the mindset behind his performances and the lessons endurance sports taught him about confidence and mental toughness.

World-renowned mentalist and New York Times bestselling author Oz Pearlman has spent three decades studying how people think — and how to influence what they do next. But he’s also an elite marathoner and ultrarunner. In this episode of Post Run High , Oz breaks down the mindset behind his performances — and the lessons endurance sports taught him about confidence, memorability, and mental toughness. We talk about: • The psychology behind instant likability • How to approach anyone without feeling awkward • The simple formula to never forget someone’s name • Why memorability beats talent • What ultramarathons reveal about resilience • The mindset that helped him leave Wall Street to bet on himself This isn’t about magic tricks. It’s about understanding people — and learning how to master your own mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Oz Pearlman

Topics covered

confidence
mental toughness
endurance sports
memorability
psychology
resilience

Keywords

Oz Pearlman
confidence
mental toughness
endurance sports
memorability
psychology
resilience
ultramarathons

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Books & works: New York Times