
#517 - Steve Magness - How Elite Performers Build Toughness
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The Complexities of Performance Pressure
This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of athlete culpability in the context of performance-enhancing drug use. It highlights how external pressures and relationships with authority figures, such as coaches, can lead young athletes to make risky decisions regarding their health and performance. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the need for self-awareness and balance in order to navigate the dualities of ambition and vulnerability in sports.
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