The Impact of Stress and Mindset on Performance

The amount of stress experienced in winning a professional golf tour event compared to a junior event is exponential. A growth mindset at the top end of the learning curve allows individuals to embrace stress and identify with actionable things about performance, thereby avoiding feeling threatened by their performance. Research shows that excessive praise about intelligence, talent, or greatness can actually hinder performance. Additionally, a fixed mindset can lead individuals to become liars and make excuses to protect their ego when faced with unfavorable outcomes.