Numbers Never Lies

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How do you actually listen to and engage with the argument the person sitting across from you is making? I think a lot of the times you're listening in little spurts. You're listening to remember the things you know you can dunk on later. What does winning look like? Find a way to change the subject. Do something silly. Just take a word and say it loudly three times in a row.

From risky snowboard halfpipe runs, to 400m sprints where every second counts, to high-stakes archery tournaments, performing well in sports requires mental toughness as much as physical toughness. How do athletes get “in the zone”? And what can we all learn about focus, flow, and mental resilience from athletes?

Good Sport is a podcast from the TED Audio Collective about the fascinating psychology behind athletic competition. Each week, host Jody Avirgan guides you through an array of stadiums, pitches, pools, and slopes–all the ways that sports can shed a light on the ups and downs of being human. Follow Good Sport wherever you get your podcasts.