Jocko Underground: In a Critical Situation, Would You Choke? | Self Discipline--How to Fight The Urge To Be Lazy and Complacent
Nov 14, 2022
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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.
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.
Managing Choking through Protocols and Practice
Overcoming choking involves strategies like detachment, focusing on breathing, and having protocols or routines to follow under pressure. These protocols, such as specific chants before a shot or foul shot routine in basketball, can help maintain composure and confidence. Regularly practicing in high-pressure situations and mental rehearsal of actions can also boost confidence and performance, minimizing the chances of choking.
Fostering Confidence and Focus under Pressure
Building confidence through practice and mental preparation is crucial to avoid choking in critical moments. Maintaining focus on the present action instead of dwelling on past mistakes or future shots is emphasized. Confidence plays a significant role, as illustrated by the importance of mental composure during shooting scenarios, where a lack of confidence can lead to a downward spiral in performance.