One Solution, Three Paths

Dr. David Lee Fish, Ph.D.
Almost all of us know the moment when nerves threaten to take over when speaking, performing, or competing in front of others.
Rise Up Eight teaches you to meet that moment and move through it. The methods are practical and proven, drawn from the same Korean Zen master who taught Jon Kabat-Zinn, the father of modern mindfulness, and grounded in decades of real-world performance.
Whichever arena is yours, the skill is the same: staying grounded when it counts. I've spent my career helping professionals and students turn pressure into presence.
Now let me help you do the same.



For musicians, actors, and other performers who know their craft but freeze when it's time to deliver. Learn to channel the adrenaline instead of fighting it, so your preparation shows up when the lights come on.


For athletes and competitors who train hard but tighten up under pressure. Build the mental steadiness to perform at your level when the stakes are highest.

