Slappin' Glass Podcast Dr. Gio Valiante Returns! Understanding Fear and Anxiety in High Performance, Finding Flow States, and Attributions of Success and Failures
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Jan 10, 2025 
Dr. Gio Valiante, a leading high performance coach, returns to discuss the intricate relationship between fear and anxiety in sports. He reveals how athletes can harness fear as a growth tool while emphasizing the importance of resilience in high-pressure situations. Valiante explores the flow state, illustrating its role in peak performance, and shares strategies for developing a positive mindset. He also highlights how attributions of success and failure impact a player's confidence, encouraging coaches to focus on skill enhancement over mere results.
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The Power of Fear
- Fear is a universal human experience, deeply rooted in our brains and more potent than our thoughts.
- We feel fear before we can even process what's causing it, often misidentifying the source.
Fear's Physical Impact
- When afraid, our perception shifts, seeing threats instead of opportunities.
- Physical changes like increased heart rate and constricted blood vessels diminish our feel and fluidity.
Fear's Impact on Performance
- Fear impacts our time perception, making us feel rushed and leading to mistakes.
- It also alters our reactions, making us more sensitive to mistakes and triggering a downward spiral.
