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How to overcome your fear of blanking
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37:59 - 49:38 (11:38)

The author explains how to overcome fear of blanking.

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In this episode, the host talks about his experience preparing for his first bow hunt in Colorado and how he dealt with anxiety and nervousness prior to the event.
37:59 - 40:52 (02:53)
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Hunting
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In this episode, the host talks about his experience preparing for his first bow hunt in Colorado and how he dealt with anxiety and nervousness prior to the event. He emphasizes the importance of practicing skills in environments that demand it and shares insights on how to overcome anxiety in high-pressure situations.

Chapter
How to overcome your fear of blanking
Episode
#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The best way to overcome fear and nervousness in a competition is by rehearsing the worst-case scenarios, practicing other circumstances that would provoke the same fear, and spending time at the competition location ahead of time.
40:52 - 44:23 (03:30)
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Performance anxiety
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The best way to overcome fear and nervousness in a competition is by rehearsing the worst-case scenarios, practicing other circumstances that would provoke the same fear, and spending time at the competition location ahead of time. This prepares the individual to develop confidence in their abilities and overcome the fear of blanking or not performing well.

Chapter
How to overcome your fear of blanking
Episode
#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The author recommends a book called How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.
44:23 - 47:23 (03:00)
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Science/Tech
Exposing yourself to discomfort can help you build confidence and tolerate stress as you condition yourself to take previously perceived risks; this is achievable through similar situations that provoke fear, thus making it less likely for you to blank when performing.
47:23 - 49:38 (02:14)
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Confidence Building
Summary

Exposing yourself to discomfort can help you build confidence and tolerate stress as you condition yourself to take previously perceived risks; this is achievable through similar situations that provoke fear, thus making it less likely for you to blank when performing.

Chapter
How to overcome your fear of blanking
Episode
#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show