You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Pressure, Defined: And Used As Fuel for Excellence (Heroic +1 #1,864)
Aug 28, 2024
In this session, performance coach Dave Alred, sports psychology pioneer Timothy Gallwey, and renowned psychologist Jim Loehr dive into the transformative power of pressure. They explore how mastering body language enhances focus and sharpens performance. With their combined expertise, they reveal techniques for adopting a 'command posture' to tackle anxiety head-on. This conversation is packed with strategies to harness pressure as a tool for excellence, making you rethink how you handle stressful moments.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Pressure Defined And The No-Limits Mindset
- Pressure is interference that disrupts concentration and worsens technique under stress.
- Dave Alred believes everyone can always improve by rekindling a learning, no-limits mindset.
Reset Posture To Reduce Anxiety
- Reset your posture before stressful moments by enlarging your physical presence and opening your chest.
- Use a 'command posture' with shoulders down, neck long, and chin in line with the sternum to reduce anxiety.
Make Yourself Physically Big Before Action
- Make yourself physically big in pre-shot or pre-performance routines to counteract stress-induced tightening.
- Adopt the same command-posture routine used by athletes to signal control and focus before action.