No Stupid Questions 146. How Do You Avoid Freezing Under Pressure?
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May 14, 2023 Explore the intriguing dynamics of performing under pressure, comparing insights from poker and sports. Discover effective mental strategies like visualization and attentional focus to enhance decision-making in high-stress situations. Delve into the psychological impact of mistakes and the phenomenon of choking. The discussion also touches on the complexities of the 'hungry money' mindset in the arts, emphasizing the balance between creativity and financial pressures. Plus, listener feedback adds a cultural twist on scarcity and consumption!
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Performance Pressure in Different Domains
- Srishti's children, a basketball player and a pianist, excel in practice but struggle under pressure.
- This highlights the common challenge of performing under pressure across various domains.
Maria's Poker Journey
- Maria Konnikova, despite her psychology background, struggled with performing under pressure in professional poker.
- This led her to explore poker as a "laboratory of the mind" to understand uncertainty and bad beats.
Implementation Intentions and Visualization
- Use implementation intentions (if-then plans) to prepare for pressure situations.
- Visualize potential obstacles and plan your responses in advance.