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The Importance of Pressure in Sports and Life
02:55 - 10:42 (07:47)
The pressure in sports can help players rise to the occasion without thinking too much about what they're doing, whereas in other areas of life like school, pressure can often lead to choking. Muscle memory helps athletes react without thinking too much, but the real test is in the game time moment.
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The speaker discusses how pressure affects performance in different aspects of life, citing examples from sports and academics.
02:55 - 07:18 (04:23)
Summary
The speaker discusses how pressure affects performance in different aspects of life, citing examples from sports and academics. He highlights how some people excel in high-pressure situations while others buckle under the pressure.
ChapterThe Importance of Pressure in Sports and Life
Episode976 How to Stop Choking Under Pressure with Psychologist Sian Beilock
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The idea of muscle memory is often misplaced as the memory is in our head and not in our muscles.
07:18 - 08:50 (01:31)
Summary
The idea of muscle memory is often misplaced as the memory is in our head and not in our muscles. The term is usually used to describe movements that become ingrained in our bodies and don't require conscious effort.
ChapterThe Importance of Pressure in Sports and Life
Episode976 How to Stop Choking Under Pressure with Psychologist Sian Beilock
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The power of self-talk and reframing the narrative is a proven technique to mentally prepare yourself before a big event or task.
08:50 - 10:42 (01:51)
Summary
The power of self-talk and reframing the narrative is a proven technique to mentally prepare yourself before a big event or task. Speaking to yourself in the third person or imagining yourself as a good friend can help reduce stress and build confidence.