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Apr 20, 2026 7 min

Does Pressure Work For You?

from Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill

Do you perform better or worse when the pressure is on? In this episode, Michael challenges one of the most commonly held beliefs about high performance - and asks the question worth sitting with honestly. ________________________________________ IN THIS EPISODE Why pressure is thought, not circumstance The difference between focused attention (flow) and self-created friction A story about a COO with an impossible org chart Whether the "I perform well under pressure" story is helping or getting in the way ________________________________________ 🎓 FREE BASIC COURSE - 12 simple lessons to change your life, completely free 👉 https://www.michaelneill.org/basiccourse/ 🤖 CHAT WITH DIGITAL MICHAEL - My AI "digital twin", available 24/7 Try 3 days free 👉 https://www.michaelneill.ai ________________________________________ ABOUT CAFFEINE FOR THE SOUL Weekly insights from transformative teacher and bestselling author Michael Neill - helping you access the clarity, creativity, and confidence that's already within you. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. ABOUT MICHAEL NEILL Michael Neill is a globally recognised transformative teacher, author, and coach. Author of 7 bestselling books including The Inside-Out Revolution, Supercoach, and Creating the Impossible (translated into 30 languages). His TEDx talks have over 2 million views. 🌐 michaelneill.org 📚 Books: michaelneill.org/books 📱 Caffeine for the Soul App: available on iOS and Android

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