excellence, actually How Curiosity Can Take Your Performance to the Next Level
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Oct 9, 2025 Curiosity can be a game-changer in high-pressure situations, shifting mindsets from fear to an embrace of challenges. The hosts discuss how this transformative mindset activates the brain’s seeking pathways, enhancing performance. Real-world stories from elite athletes illustrate how curiosity can broaden perception and balance with confidence. They also explore tools to reframe failures as opportunities for exploration. Ultimately, learning to embrace curiosity leads to resilience and improved outcomes, even in the face of stress.
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Use "Brave New World" To Reframe Nerves
- Use the "Brave New World" mantra to reframe nervousness as curiosity before a challenging moment.
- Tell yourself you don't know the outcome but are interested to find out to reduce threat responses.
Curiosity Switches Brain Pathways
- Curiosity activates an approach-related seeking network and suppresses fear/rage pathways in the brain.
- This expands attention and shifts you from threat-narrowed focus to exploratory openness.
Prepare Hard, Then Play Curious
- Combine meticulous preparation with an open curious mindset during performance.
- Train rigorously, then on game day let go and explore rather than overcontrol outcomes.
