Build with Leila Hormozi The Psychology of People Who Are Always Calm | Ep. 333
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Feb 5, 2026 A practical playbook for staying calm under pressure. Breathing techniques as an immediate reset. Morning meditation to lower cortisol and center attention. Phone rules and Do Not Disturb to protect focus. Silent workouts and movement hacks to shift your state. Simple tools stacked together to create steady clarity.
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Calm Beats Pure Intelligence
- Winning entrepreneurs aren't necessarily the smartest but the ones who stay grounded under pressure.
- Calmness under stress improves decision-making and long-term outcomes.
Reset Your State With Breathwork
- Control your breath to change your state and reset your nervous system quickly.
- Use an extended exhale pattern (4s in, 4s hold, 8s out) for 60 seconds between stressful moments.
Preemptive Breathing Beats Reactive Breaths
- Start breathing exercises before anxiety hits because your system is hijacked once you're already anxious.
- Training breathing teaches your body to return to baseline faster when stress occurs.