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Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed
Closing the sale. Asking for a raise. Nailing the big presentation. Of the 2,000 hours you work every year, your success or failure is determined in the couple of dozen crucial hours when you need to bring your absolute best. Will you?The last few minutes before a major challenge can be terrifying. Ever wished you knew how to make sure you ace the make-or-break test, audition, or interview?We often feel the most powerless just before we’re expected to act powerful. As you’ll learn in this life-changing book, practice might make perfect, but perfection is useless if you can’t summon it when it counts. Pulling off a great speech or the pivotal at bat also requires the right kind of mental preparation.In Psyched Up, journalist Daniel McGinn dives into the latest psychological research and interviews athletes, soldiers, entertainers, and others who, despite years of practice and enviable track records, will ultimately be judged on their ability to delivera solid performance when it’s their turn to shine. For instance, he reveals...• How Jerry Seinfeld’s jacket and Stephen Colbert’s pen help them get laughs.• What General Stanley McChrystal said to Special Forces before they entered the battlefield.• Why the New England Patriots hired the DJ from the Red Sox to help them win.Among other counterintuitive insights, McGinn reveals why trying to calm your backstage jitters can be worse for your performance than channeling it into excitement; how meaningless rituals can do more to prepare you in the final moments than last-minute rehearsal; and how a prescription from your doctor could help you unleash your best skills.Whether you’re a sportsperson or a salesperson, an actor or an entrepreneur, one bad hour can throw away months of hard work. There’s so much conflicting popular advice that we often end up doing the wrong things. McGinn separates the facts from the old wives’ tales and shares new, research driven strategies for activating your talent, optimizing your emotions, and getting psyched up to take the spotlight.
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First published June 6, 2017
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December 29, 2017
It is an easy-to-read book with the 7 strategies: reappraisal technique; pre-performance ritual; pep talk; a music performance playlist; motivational, positive affirmations to confidence; harness anger and convert to rivalry; and finally, psyche-up pill. However, this book doesn't really offer the 'life-changing new approach' as what the blurb stated. Guess at the end of the day, we should know ourselves well and apply the appropriate strategies to help us succeed at work and in life. So, if you are a reader looking for an abstract or detailed psychological knowledge, this book may not be for you. It is more of a practical book for the amateur who would like to improve his mental preparation before any interview, presentation, etc.
June 23, 2017
Meticulously researched with case studies, this is a fascinating and accessible book on mental preparation and performance in the vein of The Power of Habit. Also, being the DJ at Fenway Park sounds like the coolest job ever!
February 3, 2019
Some decent advice in there, but then it all goes out of the window with big-ups to rivalry, bad-mouthing opponents, and using performance drugs... Well, worth a skim though.
February 3, 2019
Great book on mastering your emotions and adrenaline control in the face of performance and giving your very best using different tools and techniques that work for you.
July 24, 2021
The only book I’ve read so far thus far dedicated solely to survey psychological approaches to performance enhancement in athletics, academics, or any other (often time sensitive), with some commentary on pharmacological cognitive performance enhancements towards the end, this book was a refreshing entry in the overcrowded ‘self-help’ nonfiction genre for me. As hinted at by the image in the cover, the germs of the topic for the text come from sports and sports psychology and this is where the book starts off.
The techniques of ‘psyching out’ yourself by “getting mad” at your opponent as seen from popular representations of a coach’s halftime locker-room ‘chew out’ to something like the famous “Mitch & Murray pep talk” from Glengarry Glen Ross are well known, but are the efficacious? McGinn seeks to answer these questions, and he often does through a broad ‘literature review’-like narrative where he mentions results from a researcher (often from a few or one since this field seems nascent) demonstrating the value or lack thereof of one psyche-out technique vs the other. The notion of ‘getting mad’ however, seems to not be valued with respect to desired outcomes (winning), according to the research McGinn has uncovered.
Other techniques like those found in a special course in Julliard on concert performance, simulates the worst-case scenario during a recital, and provides its with an environment that *could* occur, and allows them to alter their practice to account for these facts. The less than optimal rehearsals have been used frequently in other domains like military or combat training. Though nothing can ever fully account for all that goes wrong in a battlefield, the key is to give exposure to at least some extreme events so students can hopefully recover better/faster if/when those things do occur when it really counts.
Thinking back to my own experiences I think this kind of practice is key to success. Even in the case of a standard exam in an academic setting, so much of an exam’s performance is due to luck. Did you happen to read your professor exactly the way they wanted you to read them? If so, were you able to pick out the subset of things to study that they thought were critical? If so, even if you put in less than average effort, you may prevail with a superior score. However, had that signal been broken between the instructor and student, and even an insane study regiment may not be enough to achieve a satisfactory score. Of course, this may also amount to the nature of how one studies/prepares, perhaps they are not approaching the material in the manner it is meant to be understood (e.g. memorizing certain facts vs. a theme , or not understanding the key concepts/theorems/techniques that could serve as envelop in solutioning a wide variety of problems). In either case, no one is perfect, and this situation will surely occur in a student’s experience at least once. How the student reacts could be the difference between a pass or fail, and “keeping cool” could be the difference between a ‘just pass’ even for the student that lucked-out in terms of what they studied (or who didn’t study at all), and failure.
The last section which deals with pharmacological solutions to cognitive performance enhancements was most interesting. Students have known (and abused) adderall and ritalin for several decades. However, recent drugs including beta-blockers to control nervousness and “nootropics” like modafinil have been all the rage in the past decade. So much so that it’s reported that former President Obama leveraged modafinil several times during overseas trips. The author doesn’t come down exactly one way or another with respect to the efficacy of some of these drugs. He does state that ethically, they are problematic (and I agree). Though interestingly enough, he does a mini ‘experiment’ and asks a nurse on whether she would prescribe modafinil for him given his performance issues, and she claimed that the modafinil are less problematic from a health issue relative to the beta-blockers (which she also prescribed to him). McGinn reports that although he did experience something of a prolonged focus after taking the modafinil, it’s effects were not consistent, and he “felt” that the first time was the most potent. Further, he admits this was clearly not a controlled situation, and there’s no way he could differentiatie what he experienced from a placebo effect.
If there’s one thing I would like the book to have had that it didn’t, would be more in-depth coverage on the studies referenced in terms of both the psychological techniques for cognitive performance enhancements as well as the various chemical approaches. One thing I worry about the results from these studies are that they suffer from poor reporting methodology, and are likely to be underpowered for the older studies, and McGinn does acknowledge the issues in studies like the “power stance” research which was shown to possibly be spurious a few years back. Overall though, given how little books there are on this topic, and that this book was well-written, I believe it’s a great introduction to this world of study, and some of the ‘surface-level’ findings could aid individuals improve/enhance their own study/training regiments. Recommended.
The techniques of ‘psyching out’ yourself by “getting mad” at your opponent as seen from popular representations of a coach’s halftime locker-room ‘chew out’ to something like the famous “Mitch & Murray pep talk” from Glengarry Glen Ross are well known, but are the efficacious? McGinn seeks to answer these questions, and he often does through a broad ‘literature review’-like narrative where he mentions results from a researcher (often from a few or one since this field seems nascent) demonstrating the value or lack thereof of one psyche-out technique vs the other. The notion of ‘getting mad’ however, seems to not be valued with respect to desired outcomes (winning), according to the research McGinn has uncovered.
Other techniques like those found in a special course in Julliard on concert performance, simulates the worst-case scenario during a recital, and provides its with an environment that *could* occur, and allows them to alter their practice to account for these facts. The less than optimal rehearsals have been used frequently in other domains like military or combat training. Though nothing can ever fully account for all that goes wrong in a battlefield, the key is to give exposure to at least some extreme events so students can hopefully recover better/faster if/when those things do occur when it really counts.
Thinking back to my own experiences I think this kind of practice is key to success. Even in the case of a standard exam in an academic setting, so much of an exam’s performance is due to luck. Did you happen to read your professor exactly the way they wanted you to read them? If so, were you able to pick out the subset of things to study that they thought were critical? If so, even if you put in less than average effort, you may prevail with a superior score. However, had that signal been broken between the instructor and student, and even an insane study regiment may not be enough to achieve a satisfactory score. Of course, this may also amount to the nature of how one studies/prepares, perhaps they are not approaching the material in the manner it is meant to be understood (e.g. memorizing certain facts vs. a theme , or not understanding the key concepts/theorems/techniques that could serve as envelop in solutioning a wide variety of problems). In either case, no one is perfect, and this situation will surely occur in a student’s experience at least once. How the student reacts could be the difference between a pass or fail, and “keeping cool” could be the difference between a ‘just pass’ even for the student that lucked-out in terms of what they studied (or who didn’t study at all), and failure.
The last section which deals with pharmacological solutions to cognitive performance enhancements was most interesting. Students have known (and abused) adderall and ritalin for several decades. However, recent drugs including beta-blockers to control nervousness and “nootropics” like modafinil have been all the rage in the past decade. So much so that it’s reported that former President Obama leveraged modafinil several times during overseas trips. The author doesn’t come down exactly one way or another with respect to the efficacy of some of these drugs. He does state that ethically, they are problematic (and I agree). Though interestingly enough, he does a mini ‘experiment’ and asks a nurse on whether she would prescribe modafinil for him given his performance issues, and she claimed that the modafinil are less problematic from a health issue relative to the beta-blockers (which she also prescribed to him). McGinn reports that although he did experience something of a prolonged focus after taking the modafinil, it’s effects were not consistent, and he “felt” that the first time was the most potent. Further, he admits this was clearly not a controlled situation, and there’s no way he could differentiatie what he experienced from a placebo effect.
If there’s one thing I would like the book to have had that it didn’t, would be more in-depth coverage on the studies referenced in terms of both the psychological techniques for cognitive performance enhancements as well as the various chemical approaches. One thing I worry about the results from these studies are that they suffer from poor reporting methodology, and are likely to be underpowered for the older studies, and McGinn does acknowledge the issues in studies like the “power stance” research which was shown to possibly be spurious a few years back. Overall though, given how little books there are on this topic, and that this book was well-written, I believe it’s a great introduction to this world of study, and some of the ‘surface-level’ findings could aid individuals improve/enhance their own study/training regiments. Recommended.
February 26, 2018
These are the types of books I tend to devour. The combination of science, phycology, and personal growth tend to help me the most in my life as a husband, dad, and leader. Taking past and current studies in athletes and high level learners we find a plethora of ideas on how to not calm down or overly react but to find the middle ground between rest and stress to live and lead at the perfect level.
February 5, 2018
Interesting tit bits of facts. Nothing much to take away apart from some facts.
April 9, 2018
I think i was expecting more from this book. Main pick ups... the centering method and the pre-performance ritual. In general the book makes you think about some good ideas to apply to your life.
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October 27, 2017Suggestion by: Ed Barks
I'm in the middle of this now, and am finding it useful. One of his key tenets: Telling someone to calm down doesn't work. He advises instead to tell yourself you're excited or lucky.
I'm in the middle of this now, and am finding it useful. One of his key tenets: Telling someone to calm down doesn't work. He advises instead to tell yourself you're excited or lucky.
September 22, 2017
great tips on how to prepare oneself mentally when it really matters. interesting reading. will definitely try out some of tips.
October 12, 2021
I have a mantra to find the nuggets (however small they may be) in everything I do or read. Even if I find something to be not a great use of time, I still do my best to find something worthwhile in any endeavor. With this in mind, oh boy did I struggle with this one. I finished it, so that earns it 2 stars (if I can't finish a book, it's usually a 1 star). Granted, I think I finished it because I skimmed right over the constant barrage of standard anecdotes and stories of athletes and other performers. This book was heavy on stories, light on fresh ideas backed by in-depth research.
Perhaps I missed it, but I was expecting to be encouraged to apply a singular concept or formula to get myself amped up (or calmed) down before a big event. Instead, it went through a series of everyday things like listening to music, or pep talks, only to conclude by indicating that there was no tangible (biological) proof for anything. It was a series of "you might try this" but if it doesn't work, that's because everyone is different.
The book finishes with promoting the use of drugs (through his own experimentation) if you just can't figure out how to overcome your anxiety or focus in a more natural way. That was weird.
So my conclusion... If you're a bad golfer, do drugs. Or Don't. Whatever works for you.
Perhaps I missed it, but I was expecting to be encouraged to apply a singular concept or formula to get myself amped up (or calmed) down before a big event. Instead, it went through a series of everyday things like listening to music, or pep talks, only to conclude by indicating that there was no tangible (biological) proof for anything. It was a series of "you might try this" but if it doesn't work, that's because everyone is different.
The book finishes with promoting the use of drugs (through his own experimentation) if you just can't figure out how to overcome your anxiety or focus in a more natural way. That was weird.
So my conclusion... If you're a bad golfer, do drugs. Or Don't. Whatever works for you.
March 8, 2022
So the majority of this book is scattershot advice on how to deal with performance anxiety. Much of it is contradictory but it's delivered in a way that is attempts to show multiple mindset approaches for different situations. That part of it is great.
Then comes the last chapter on medication. Personally, I wish the author would have started the book with this chapter so I wouldn't have wasted my time reading the rest of it. Essentially, the advice given in book is thrown out in the last chapter where the author makes the case for medication usage to cut down on nerves or increase performance. If that's the best way, according the the text, why even try any of the other methods?
This was a disappointing book that, while I got a few good tidbits from, I wish I would have skipped. 3 stars because I actually got a few things from it before reading the last chapter
Then comes the last chapter on medication. Personally, I wish the author would have started the book with this chapter so I wouldn't have wasted my time reading the rest of it. Essentially, the advice given in book is thrown out in the last chapter where the author makes the case for medication usage to cut down on nerves or increase performance. If that's the best way, according the the text, why even try any of the other methods?
This was a disappointing book that, while I got a few good tidbits from, I wish I would have skipped. 3 stars because I actually got a few things from it before reading the last chapter
December 7, 2017
"Psyched Up" would have been better as a shorter pamphlet or report. The first part is solid as Dan McGinn discusses interesting and useful research about how to prepare for stressful situations, with an emphasis on steeling oneself to deliver a presentation.
The book then devolves into into meaningless anecdotes and, worst of all, a chapter in which he advocates using drugs to calm down. That's just patently bad advice. I've talked physicians out of using beta blockers before speaking in public. It is disappointing -- and irresponsible -- for McGinn to suggest drugging yourself to hide nervousness.
The book then devolves into into meaningless anecdotes and, worst of all, a chapter in which he advocates using drugs to calm down. That's just patently bad advice. I've talked physicians out of using beta blockers before speaking in public. It is disappointing -- and irresponsible -- for McGinn to suggest drugging yourself to hide nervousness.
August 6, 2017
Excellent, practical and extremely useful
This books gives insight into some techniques backed by actual science rather than some mumbo jumbo. Excellent tool especially if your in the startup world.
This books gives insight into some techniques backed by actual science rather than some mumbo jumbo. Excellent tool especially if your in the startup world.
June 19, 2017
3.5/5 Interesting stuff. I got a couple of takeaways early in the book (centering, playlists), but then it kind of faded off for me.
November 28, 2017
Outstanding book. Much better than I expected. Highly recommended.
December 29, 2025
Psyched Up is ultimately a book about confidence, where it comes from, and how people access it when performance matters. Its central insight is that confidence is not a personality trait or a mood. It is a state that can be cultivated, and it looks different depending on the task.
There is no single ideal way to feel before performing. Some people perform best calm and controlled. Others perform best energized, urgent, or emotionally charged. Confidence comes from matching your internal state to what the task actually requires, not from chasing some universal version of composure.
The book challenges the idea that confidence comes from positive thinking. Confidence comes from evidence. Preparation, repetition, and familiarity create proof that you can handle what’s in front of you. Under pressure, your mind looks for signals of readiness. Rituals help because they remind you that you have done the work before and can do it again.
A key mechanism for building confidence is reappraisal. Anxiety and excitement are physically similar. The difference is how you interpret them. When nerves show up, you can treat them as a sign of danger or as a sign that you care and are ready to engage. Confidence grows when stress is framed as fuel rather than threat.
The book is practical about tools and substances. They do not create confidence, they amplify existing states. Stimulants increase focus and persistence. Beta blockers reduce disruptive physical symptoms. Psychedelics may help reframe perspective or loosen rigid thinking. None replace preparation. Confidence erodes when people believe performance depends on a tool instead of themselves.
Confidence also spreads through example. Seeing others succeed in similar situations makes success feel attainable. Borrowing the routines, language, and preparation strategies of people who have already performed well reduces uncertainty and grounds belief. Confidence is often learned socially, not invented individually.
This is where centering matters. Drawing from practices used by Aikido masters, grounding the body stabilizes the mind. Attention to breath, posture, and balance creates a physical sense of control. You are not suppressing energy. You are anchoring it. This allows confidence to coexist with intensity.
The book also highlights identity separation. Confidence collapses when performance is tied too tightly to self worth. The most resilient performers separate who they are from how they perform in a given moment. This separation creates freedom to adapt, recover, and stay engaged after mistakes.
Even motivation speeches work this way. They succeed not by inflating emotion, but by clarifying execution. They tell people what to focus on, how to move, and what to do next. Confidence grows from clarity, not hype.
At its core, Psyched Up shows that confidence is built through preparation, framing, grounding, and example. It is something you practice, not something you wait to feel.
There is no single ideal way to feel before performing. Some people perform best calm and controlled. Others perform best energized, urgent, or emotionally charged. Confidence comes from matching your internal state to what the task actually requires, not from chasing some universal version of composure.
The book challenges the idea that confidence comes from positive thinking. Confidence comes from evidence. Preparation, repetition, and familiarity create proof that you can handle what’s in front of you. Under pressure, your mind looks for signals of readiness. Rituals help because they remind you that you have done the work before and can do it again.
A key mechanism for building confidence is reappraisal. Anxiety and excitement are physically similar. The difference is how you interpret them. When nerves show up, you can treat them as a sign of danger or as a sign that you care and are ready to engage. Confidence grows when stress is framed as fuel rather than threat.
The book is practical about tools and substances. They do not create confidence, they amplify existing states. Stimulants increase focus and persistence. Beta blockers reduce disruptive physical symptoms. Psychedelics may help reframe perspective or loosen rigid thinking. None replace preparation. Confidence erodes when people believe performance depends on a tool instead of themselves.
Confidence also spreads through example. Seeing others succeed in similar situations makes success feel attainable. Borrowing the routines, language, and preparation strategies of people who have already performed well reduces uncertainty and grounds belief. Confidence is often learned socially, not invented individually.
This is where centering matters. Drawing from practices used by Aikido masters, grounding the body stabilizes the mind. Attention to breath, posture, and balance creates a physical sense of control. You are not suppressing energy. You are anchoring it. This allows confidence to coexist with intensity.
The book also highlights identity separation. Confidence collapses when performance is tied too tightly to self worth. The most resilient performers separate who they are from how they perform in a given moment. This separation creates freedom to adapt, recover, and stay engaged after mistakes.
Even motivation speeches work this way. They succeed not by inflating emotion, but by clarifying execution. They tell people what to focus on, how to move, and what to do next. Confidence grows from clarity, not hype.
At its core, Psyched Up shows that confidence is built through preparation, framing, grounding, and example. It is something you practice, not something you wait to feel.
December 12, 2017
Excellent book on many levels. McGinn used examples from people of vastly different backgrounds such as Jerry Seinfeld and General Stanley McChrystal. Some of the tools were viewed as superstitions, but if they work how can that be bad.
Being a rock and roll fan I was especially interested in what song is the all-time favorite for pumping people up. I won't keep you in suspense it is Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. This leads to creating a pre-performance playlist.
One chapter talks about the use of medications to foster better concentration. The author even tried a few different medications to test for himself. He may have been reading too much Tim Ferris.
Normally I listen to audio books as I fall asleep when reading. Psyched Up must have gotten me psyched up because I read it one day. That is a pretty good testimonial.
Being a rock and roll fan I was especially interested in what song is the all-time favorite for pumping people up. I won't keep you in suspense it is Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. This leads to creating a pre-performance playlist.
One chapter talks about the use of medications to foster better concentration. The author even tried a few different medications to test for himself. He may have been reading too much Tim Ferris.
Normally I listen to audio books as I fall asleep when reading. Psyched Up must have gotten me psyched up because I read it one day. That is a pretty good testimonial.
February 8, 2019
Psyched Up has some interesting stories and facts in it, which will keep the reader entertained. McGinn obviously did a good job choosing inspirational stories from different professions and walks of life in order to relate to a broad audience. This makes the book a worthwhile read. However, the book feels a little flat at times. It lacks controversy or a even a hint of an emotional stance in places where it would seem likely. If the reader is looking for McGinn to take a side on the benefits of getting Psyched Up and how to do it properly, it will not be found. Again, McGinn keeps the book interesting with the stories he’s selected and researched; it just leaves a little to be desired in the emotional charge.
June 27, 2019
You can cope with performance anxiety through reappraisal and centering yourself. While the flood of stress hormones can’t be stopped, you can transform that anxious feeling into an excited one. Instead of saying that “I am nervous,” try saying that “I am excited.”
To function better under pressure, improve your beliefs and develop rituals. Whatever you do before the big moments, research says it works; as long as you make sure you stay consistent. Many people believe that objects can hold the power of those who’ve touched them. Regardless if that’s true, that belief alone can help them gain an advantage. In one study, golfers given clubs said to belong to professional golfers performed significantly better than those with “normal” clubs.
To function better under pressure, improve your beliefs and develop rituals. Whatever you do before the big moments, research says it works; as long as you make sure you stay consistent. Many people believe that objects can hold the power of those who’ve touched them. Regardless if that’s true, that belief alone can help them gain an advantage. In one study, golfers given clubs said to belong to professional golfers performed significantly better than those with “normal” clubs.
February 3, 2019
Blinkist listening notes:
Use music to improve physical performance like running because of pacing.
Golfers perform better when they believe sports legends used their club. Psychological contagion through physical things. Like signatures.
Priming can work on other people but not for self.
Eye of the tiger song increases performance from sports to board meetings.
People root for the underdog.
Performance drugs work but beware of side effects. Helps improve focus.
Use music to improve physical performance like running because of pacing.
Golfers perform better when they believe sports legends used their club. Psychological contagion through physical things. Like signatures.
Priming can work on other people but not for self.
Eye of the tiger song increases performance from sports to board meetings.
People root for the underdog.
Performance drugs work but beware of side effects. Helps improve focus.
September 4, 2020
Firstly, this book is easy to read, dedpite many technicsl terms, and flows well.
I really like how the author used a lot of references from research papers.
Knowledge from this book tells us that many techniques we can use to psyche ourselves before having to do exciting performance or work. One really new thing to me is that medication are used quite often too.
However, I feel like most of the examples and implications are suitable for sport context or physical activity performance.
I really like how the author used a lot of references from research papers.
Knowledge from this book tells us that many techniques we can use to psyche ourselves before having to do exciting performance or work. One really new thing to me is that medication are used quite often too.
However, I feel like most of the examples and implications are suitable for sport context or physical activity performance.
February 15, 2018
This book was well written, but I didn't really find it very informative. Perhaps if I hadn't been reading so many improvement books for the past year I would have gotten more out of it, but I didn't feel at this point that I gained more knowledge or really learned how to prepare better for other situations.
March 20, 2018
Excellent book! This is exactly the kind of easily-digestible pop science I like. Lots of informative anecdotes and real-life applications.
I found the stories about the DJ at Fenway park to be the most interesting. Something I had experienced all my life (at my local stadiums) and never gave a single thought to!
I found the stories about the DJ at Fenway park to be the most interesting. Something I had experienced all my life (at my local stadiums) and never gave a single thought to!
February 3, 2019
Whether you’re running a 100-meter sprint or a board meeting, you want to ensure you put in your best performance. Luckily, there are ways to give yourself a competitive edge. By selecting the right music, engaging in rivalries and adopting rituals, you can fend off anxiety and psych yourself up for any occasion.
May 6, 2019
This is an informative book that provides readers with tips on how to be successfully prepared for any performance. Whether you are an athlete, musician or businessman, there are insights to be gleaned from this comprehensive book about mental preparation. Got to perform soon? Find out how you can succeed with this readable book!
May 28, 2019
Packed with extensive research, Psyched Up by Daniel McGinn is a compelling look into the routines, rituals, and rise of top athletes, psychologists, industry leaders and more. McGinn examines complex ideas in an exciting and readable way and his voice shines through with humor, curiosity, and intelligence. A must read for any leader!
March 15, 2019
By centering ourselves, we can deal with performance anxiety. If we perform rituals, engage rivalries, listen to music and announce excitement and say "I'm so excited", we can perform better than those who just say they're nervous.
May 9, 2019
Another amazing book! This is not a self help book per say but a more wholesome "getting you aware" type of book
Pro: Well written and organized. All of the authors point are backed with research and well thought out examples that can be practical
Cons: The subject can be bias (Not really a con)
Pro: Well written and organized. All of the authors point are backed with research and well thought out examples that can be practical
Cons: The subject can be bias (Not really a con)
January 16, 2020
Interesting book and interesting stories, but I was looking for something a little deeper about how to get psyched up and overcome the anxiety that I feel before races. Unfortunately, this felt a lot more just like neat stories for a cocktail party.
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