Dr. Donald Gibson on Peak Performance, becoming a trapshooting World Champion, mental flow state, and overcoming Adversity

April 3, 2024

In this episode Dr. Donald Gibson, a Marine, chiropractor, and world champion trap shooter, explores his life’s journey from South Africa to the United States and his experience living the philosophy of ‘actions, not words’. The conversation delves into Dr. Gibson’s career, his approach to chiropractic care, emphasizing patient education and non-invasive treatment methods, and his return to trapshooting leading to a championship win. Through personal anecdotes and shared wisdom, this episode examines the power of resilience, hard work, and the mindset needed to overcome adversity and achieve excellence.

Episode Highlights:

01:41 The Thrills and Dangers of Hunting in South Africa

03:29 The Philosophy and Practice of Chiropractic with Dr. Gibson

09:06 Chiropractic vs. Conventional Medicine: A Deep Dive

20:36 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Building a Practice from Scratch

27:28 Rediscovering Passion: Dr. Gibson’s Return to Trap Shooting

30:55 Achieving Mastery: The Road to the World Championships

32:37 Exploring the World of Competitive Shooting

39:01 The Mental Game: Beyond Physical Skills

Donald J Gibson, PLLC of is a Chiropractic Specialist in Havre, MT. Originally from South Africa, he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, MO and Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from MSU-Northern.

You can connect with Dr. Gibson on Facebook: facebook.com/gibsonchiroclinic

Episode Details

Dr. Donald Gibson on Peak Performance, becoming a trapshooting World Champion, mental flow state, and overcoming Adversity
Episode Number: 194

About the Host

Marcus Aurelius Anderson

Mindset Coach, Author, International Keynote Speaker