Book description
Be energized, but not overwhelmed
Whatâs the most pressure youâve ever been under? How did you react? What helped? What didnât? Over the past five years, Dane Jensen has asked these questions of thousands of high performersâfrom Olympic gold medalists to Navy SEALs, politicians, executives and busy parents. What hasâŠ
Why read it?
1 author picked The Power of Pressure as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
My work on crisis leadership uses applied neuroscience to help people get âsmarter their brainsâ by learning to work with and, in some cases counteracting, their instinctual reactions and ingrained patterns.
Jensen, who has worked with elite athletes as well as executives, draws on some of the same science (and more) in a practical approach to how to handle pressure. He goes through how to use breathing to tame anxiety and increase focus.
One insight Iâve found particularly useful is remembering whatâs not at stake in a high-stakes situation. No matter what happens, your family, friends, and pets will stillâŠ
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