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Jocko Podcast

Jocko Underground: In a Critical Situation, Would You Choke? | Self Discipline--How to Fight The Urge To Be Lazy and Complacent

Nov 14, 2022
11:30
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The podcast discusses choking in critical situations, feeling unprepared for a promotion, dealing with differing views on having kids with a spouse, handling a wife's attraction to women, self-discipline to avoid laziness, and methods to overcome choking through detachment, deep breathing, routine, practice, mental rehearsals, and maintaining confidence in high-pressure environments.
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Quick takeaways

  • Choking in critical situations can occur due to pressure affecting performance based on past success.
  • Overcoming choking involves strategies like detachment, focusing on breathing, and following set routines under pressure.

Deep dives

Understanding Choking in Sports

Choking in sports or high-stakes situations occurs when individuals fail to perform at expected levels based on their past performances. This phenomenon is not about consistently underperforming but rather about failing under pressure, like missing a game-winning shot despite a history of success. Examples from various sports, such as basketball foul shots and field goals in football, highlight how choking can impact even skilled individuals.

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