“Stress demands rest, and rest supports stress.”
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
“simply telling yourself “I am excited” shifts your demeanor from what they call a threat mindset (stressed out and apprehensive) to an opportunity mindset (revved up and ready to go). “Compared to those who attempt to calm down,” the authors conclude, “individuals who reappraise their anxious arousal as excitement perform better.” Put differently: The sensations you feel prior to a big event are neutral—if you view them in a positive light, they are more likely to have a positive impact on your performance. These”
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
“Growth comes at the point of resistance; we learn by pushing ourselves to the outer reaches of our abilities.”
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
“Purpose fosters motivation; motivation lets us endure a greater perception of effort; and enduring a greater perception of effort often results in better performance. This equation holds true in every field—from the track to the workplace.”
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
― Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
“All you can do is all you can do. But all you can do is enough”
― Pushing Up People: The Secret Behind One of the Most Exciting Success Stories in American Business
― Pushing Up People: The Secret Behind One of the Most Exciting Success Stories in American Business
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