Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain Joy Under Pressure
Sep 7, 2025
Discover how young golfer Tom Kim exemplifies mental toughness by finding joy and fearlessness under pressure. Learn to embrace competition with a sense of freedom and enjoy the challenges it brings. This captivating discussion provides practical strategies to elevate your mental performance, transforming how you approach high-stress situations.
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Play With Joy Under Pressure
- Tom Kim plays with joy, energy, and fearlessness even under pressure, smiling and laughing through competition.
- Brian Cain uses Kim as an example that toughness can coexist with lightness and enjoyment.
Toughness Can Be Joyful
- Mental toughness includes joy and the ability to turn pressure into pleasure.
- You can be intense without becoming tense while performing at your best.
Loosen Your Grip And Enjoy It
- Enjoy the moment because this is what you've dreamed of and worked for.
- Ask yourself if you're gripping too tight and try competing loose and free to find joy under pressure.