Episode 42: Calm is the Real Competitive Advantage

Most people think that success comes from pushing harder, but the people who perform at the highest level know something very different: calm is not a luxury; calm is a competitive advantage. In this conversation, your hosts unpack why the traditional narrative around stress and success is often wrong, and why cultivating calm can actually unlock better performance, clearer thinking, and greater opportunities. Along the way, the discussion touches on the role of mindset and inner authority, why not being yourself is one of the biggest mistakes you can make, and how something as simple as your breath can become a powerful tool for creating calm in moments of pressure. If you’ve ever felt like success requires constant urgency, this episode offers a different perspective: one where calm becomes one of your most powerful tools for navigating pressure and performing at your best.Key Points From This Episode:Why most people are wrong about what it takes to become successful.How calm attracts possibilities. Breaking the bad habit of stress. Understanding that calm is not the same as laziness. What it means to calm down and speed up.The role of mindset and inner authority. Why not being yourself is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.How to use your breath to create a sense of calm. Leveraging calm to manage pressure. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:As a Man Thinketh Proctor Gallagher InstituteChrister Johnsen CoachingChrister Johnsen Coaching EmailChrister Johnsen on LinkedInChrister Johnsen on InstagramChrister Johnsen on YouTubeChrister Johnsen on FacebookElin Solheim on LinkedIn