The personal development industry doesn't want you to read this book.They tell you to control your thoughts. Conquer your fear. Train your mindset.They’re wrong.The truth? Listening to your mind is what’s been keeping you stuck.Josh Pais was raised in a world most of us can’t imagine. His father was a physicist who worked with Einstein. His mother was a poet and painter. He grew up immersed in the clash between logic and creativity, precision and chaos. That collision led to a breakthrough.For decades, Josh has worked with award-winning actors, world-class entrepreneurs, thriving artists, and high performers in every field to stop battling their minds and start using every emotion, every doubt, every nerve—everything they feel—to unlock unstoppable presence.You’ve seen him for years —Ray Donovan, Joker, The Sopranos, A Beautiful Mind, SVU, Sex and the City. He even played Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. But behind the scenes, he’s been teaching a method so powerful it rewires how you show up under pressure.Inside Lose Your Mind, you’ll learn:· The 4-step system to dissolve hesitation and activate peak presence· Why confidence isn’t what you think—and why chasing it keeps you stuck· How to master spontaneity—so you can command attention in any room· The hidden advantage of nervousness (if you know how to use it)· How to access creative invincibility—no matter what’s happening in your head· The secret to moving through life with total authenticity and easeIf you’ve ever felt trapped in your head, paralyzed by overthinking, or convinced you’re not ready, this book is your way out.Because that voice in your head? It’s not the problem. Listening to it is.Lose Your Mind. Gain the freedom, power, and creative prowess you crave.

Now in paperback! In this “Artist’s Way for the digital age” (Parker Posey), actor and coach Josh Pais offers an innovative training program to free yourself from your thoughts and unlock your creative potential.“I truly love this book. . . . Reading it made me head out into the day feeling mentally young again and optimistic about what’s in front of me.”— Edward Norton“This book cracked me open and lit a creative fire I didn’t know I’d been keeping on low. It’s part spiritual slap, part love letter to your nervous system. This book will remind you how wildly alive you’re meant to feel.”—Kris Carr, New York Times best-selling authorDo you ever feel like your own mind is holding you back? Maybe you want to take bold action, but fear, anxiety, or self-doubt stop you cold. You try to reason your way out—but you stay stuck.Actor, teacher, and coach Josh Pais reveals that the problem isn’t your fear—it’s how you relate to it. Raised between science and art—his father a physicist who worked with Einstein, his mother a poet—Josh discovered that real freedom comes not from controlling your thoughts, but from embracing them.Drawing on decades of experience coaching award-winning actors, world-class entrepreneurs, and high performers, Josh’s Committed Impulse method helps you turn every emotion, doubt, and nerve into creative fuel.Inside Lose Your Mind, you’ll learn:· A four-step system to dissolve hesitation and activate peak presence· Why chasing confidence keeps you stuck—and what to do instead· How to master spontaneity and command attention in any room· Practical, body-based tools for turning nervousness into energy and authenticityWhether you’re on stage, in a meeting, or navigating life’s toughest moments, Lose Your Mind will help you stop overthinking, trust your instincts, and unlock the power of your most creative self.

The personal development industry doesn't want you to read this book.They tell you to control your thoughts. Conquer your fear. Train your mindset.They’re wrong.The truth? Listening to your mind is what’s been keeping you stuck.Josh Pais was raised in a world most of us can’t imagine. His father was a physicist who worked with Einstein. His mother was a poet and painter. He grew up immersed in the clash between logic and creativity, precision and chaos. That collision led to a breakthrough.For decades, Josh has worked with award-winning actors, world-class entrepreneurs, thriving artists, and high performers in every field to stop battling their minds and start using every emotion, every doubt, every nerve—everything they feel—to unlock unstoppable presence.You’ve seen him for years —Ray Donovan, Joker, The Sopranos, A Beautiful Mind, SVU, Sex and the City. He even played Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. But behind the scenes, he’s been teaching a method so powerful it rewires how you show up under pressure.Inside Lose Your Mind, you’ll learn:· The 4-step system to dissolve hesitation and activate peak presence· Why confidence isn’t what you think—and why chasing it keeps you stuck· How to master spontaneity—so you can command attention in any room· The hidden advantage of nervousness (if you know how to use it)· How to access creative invincibility—no matter what’s happening in your head· The secret to moving through life with total authenticity and easeIf you’ve ever felt trapped in your head, paralyzed by overthinking, or convinced you’re not ready, this book is your way out.Because that voice in your head? It’s not the problem. Listening to it is.Lose Your Mind. Gain the freedom, power, and creative prowess you crave.

Now in paperback! In this “Artist’s Way for the digital age” (Parker Posey), actor and coach Josh Pais offers an innovative training program to free yourself from your thoughts and unlock your creative potential.“I truly love this book. . . . Reading it made me head out into the day feeling mentally young again and optimistic about what’s in front of me.”— Edward Norton“This book cracked me open and lit a creative fire I didn’t know I’d been keeping on low. It’s part spiritual slap, part love letter to your nervous system. This book will remind you how wildly alive you’re meant to feel.”—Kris Carr, New York Times best-selling authorDo you ever feel like your own mind is holding you back? Maybe you want to take bold action, but fear, anxiety, or self-doubt stop you cold. You try to reason your way out—but you stay stuck.Actor, teacher, and coach Josh Pais reveals that the problem isn’t your fear—it’s how you relate to it. Raised between science and art—his father a physicist who worked with Einstein, his mother a poet—Josh discovered that real freedom comes not from controlling your thoughts, but from embracing them.Drawing on decades of experience coaching award-winning actors, world-class entrepreneurs, and high performers, Josh’s Committed Impulse method helps you turn every emotion, doubt, and nerve into creative fuel.Inside Lose Your Mind, you’ll learn:· A four-step system to dissolve hesitation and activate peak presence· Why chasing confidence keeps you stuck—and what to do instead· How to master spontaneity and command attention in any room· Practical, body-based tools for turning nervousness into energy and authenticityWhether you’re on stage, in a meeting, or navigating life’s toughest moments, Lose Your Mind will help you stop overthinking, trust your instincts, and unlock the power of your most creative self.