Chapter
The Science of Human Performance
17:48 - 24:25 (06:37)
The speaker discusses the importance of self-talk and mantras in achieving optimal performance while citing scientific research to support his claims.
Clips
This podcast discusses the importance of not thinking when the stakes are high and relying on muscle memory instead.
17:48 - 18:17 (00:29)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of not thinking when the stakes are high and relying on muscle memory instead. The hosts provide examples from working with athletes, including focusing on one keyword to encapsulate the entire stroke.
ChapterThe Science of Human Performance
Episode976 How to Stop Choking Under Pressure with Psychologist Sian Beilock
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to performing at your best according to science is to talk to yourself in the third person, have a keyword, and do the hard work of mental and physical practice, instead of relying on simple mantras.
18:17 - 21:03 (02:46)
Summary
The key to performing at your best according to science is to talk to yourself in the third person, have a keyword, and do the hard work of mental and physical practice, instead of relying on simple mantras.
ChapterThe Science of Human Performance
Episode976 How to Stop Choking Under Pressure with Psychologist Sian Beilock
PodcastThe School of Greatness
David Epstein recounts his struggles with dyslexia and the challenges he faced in school, including being told at one point that he had a second-grade reading level in eighth grade.
21:03 - 23:02 (01:58)
Summary
David Epstein recounts his struggles with dyslexia and the challenges he faced in school, including being told at one point that he had a second-grade reading level in eighth grade.
ChapterThe Science of Human Performance
Episode976 How to Stop Choking Under Pressure with Psychologist Sian Beilock
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about missing out on fractions during their school days and how difficult it can be for parents to homeschool their kids during quarantine.
23:02 - 24:25 (01:22)
Summary
The speaker talks about missing out on fractions during their school days and how difficult it can be for parents to homeschool their kids during quarantine.