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Chris Duffy: This week, instead of a new episode of How to Be a Better Human, we've got something special for you. We're going to share an episode of Good Sport from the Ted Audio Collective that's about what sports can reveal about being human. Why does everyone get so fired up when they're debating sports on television? Is there maybe a way that we could debate better in our real lives?

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.