Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: There's An Area Of Optimal Stress That Results in Optimal Performance: Yerkes-Dodson Law | Afraid to Share Political Views
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Nov 21, 2022 Discover the fascinating Yerkes-Dodson Law, which reveals how optimal stress can enhance performance and focus. Learn about the balance needed to achieve peak results, from managing stress in complex tasks to leading under pressure. The podcast dives into personal anecdotes, including instilling confidence in children and handling social discomfort around political views. Plus, explore how embracing physical exercise can foster personal growth through adversity. It's a thought-provoking journey into performance and resilience.
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Yerkes-Dodson Law
- Optimal stress leads to optimal performance, as stated by the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
- Too little or too much stress hinders performance due to lack of focus or overwhelming anxiety.
Mice Experiment
- Mice learned fastest with a medium shock, not too weak or too strong.
- This demonstrates the Yerkes-Dodson Law, where optimal stress facilitates learning.
Stress and Task Complexity
- Simple tasks can be performed well under high stress, unlike complex ones.
- Practice and rehearsal improve complex task performance under pressure.