10-25-21: The key to performing under pressure

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast.It’s playoff season in baseball and people ask me all the time, “Were you ever nervous when you were out there?” or “How did you handle the pressure of those big moments?” Well, let me tell you, I always had butterflies in my stomach when I got up to bat, but butterflies aren’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, those signs of stress and pressure, when you reframe them positively in your mind, can heighten your focus and quiet your mind. A quiet mind is key to success under pressure. When we enter a pressure packed situation we have to trust our preparation and allow ourselves to flow and not overthink every little thing that can go wrong. This was my experience as a baseball player and now a public speaker and it’s even backed up from research by Sian Beilock in the Harvard Business Review. Links: Why talented people fail under pressureRemember, Sax in the Morning swag is now available on my Instagram site. Go to "Sax in the Morning" underscore podcast. (saxinthemorning_podcast)You'll see it right there on the Instagram and just hit the link. Everything's there Mugs, hats, tumblers you name it.