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Jocko Underground: How to Mentally Prep for a Stressful Situation

Jul 10, 2023
13:07

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Quick takeaways

  • Rehearsing and practicing the task at hand improves capability and turns actions into muscle memory, helping to mentally prepare for stressful events.
  • Reviewing and confronting worst case scenarios helps put them into perspective, alleviating stress and anxiety allowing you to handle the event with confidence.

Deep dives

Key Point 1: Practice and Rehearse

To mentally prepare for a stressful event, it is crucial to practice and rehearse the task at hand. This applies to physical activities like clearing a house or dismounting a vehicle, as well as mental challenges such as public speaking or difficult conversations. Rehearsing and practicing improve your capability and help turn actions into muscle memory. It is recommended to take breaks between rehearsal sessions to allow your mind to process and internalize the information.

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