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Motivation & performance pressure

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My Secret to Staying Focused Under Pressure | Russell Wilson

Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther—so why don’t they train their minds, too? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of “neutral thinking,” which helps him thrive under pressure (both on the field and off)—and shows how you can use...

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Beneath the Surface: My Story

In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents’ divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight.

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The 2-Shift Technique for Reducing Entrepreneurial Anxiety

While a healthy dose of nerves can be a good thing, especially for in-the-moment performance, too much of it can be bad for our brain and body, as well as for the relationships in our business and personal lives.

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What Gives Elite Athletes the Edge? | Janne Mortensen | TEDxOdense

Do you want to develop the mind of a winner? Have you ever wondered what gives young, elite athletes the edge? How can you transform a kid into a champion? Expert in sports psychology and mental training, Janne Mortensen has coached national teams and world-class athletes, taking them to European...

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Dottir: My Journey to Becoming a Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion

As one of only two women in history to have won the title of “Fittest Woman on Earth” twice, Davidsdottir knows all about the importance of mental and physical strength. She won the title in 2015, backing it up with a second win in 2016, after starting CrossFit in just 2011.

Katrin Davidsdottir, Rory McKernan

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Perfectionism and Anxiety, and Its Influence on Performance

This video is about the dual nature of perfectionism in sports: Relationships with emotion, motivation, and performance.

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Underdog: 12 Inspirational Stories for the Despondent Law Student

As a law student or young attorney, are you feeling despondent about your job prospects due to less-than-ideal grades? Underdog: 12 Inspirational Stories for the Despondent Law Student provides a sense of reassurance to law students contemplating dropping out after a poor first-year performance,...

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Baseball Inside the Zone: 33 Mental Training Workouts for Champions

Get ready to unlock your potential in ways you never thought possible! Baseball Inside the Zone: 33 Mental Training Workouts for Champions is the first book of its kind that allows the athlete to be the player, the coach and the champion of his/her game.

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Online Criticism of Athletes: Some Use It as Motivation to Perform Better

Does criticism help or hinder? This issue recently came into the spotlight after Joseph Schooling faced a barrage of criticism for his performance in the Olympic pool. Some athletes say the brickbats have spurred them to up their game.

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The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion

The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races.

Simon Marshall, Lesley Paterson

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