If you put the work in, you cannot lose, you are at the best you can be, and with this knowledge comes an overwhelming calmness. The top performers in all works of life are the ones who have done all the prep work and actually enjoy the event of performance.
This week, The European published my interview with Chris Moorman. We discuss the psychological aspects of poker, the mental techniques that separate the good from the great, and how mastering the mind can be the ultimate edge in one of the world’s most competitive arenas.
The problem is that we all live in a deluded world where we feel that our conscious mind is responsible for our success. But it is only when we can let go of this belief, and get out of our own way that we provide the fertile environment to ignite our peak performance. Then we find The Zone.
Knowing the best way to talk to others is very important if we wish to get our message heard. Talking can get us into all kinds of problems, and this short video gives a few suggestions to avoid common pitfalls.
I met a shy classical musician who I shall call Carlos. His story paints a very familiar picture for all of us. It is the reason why we often find it so hard to perform at our best when in the public arena, or even just when others are watching us.
Think lucky, and you just might get lucky!
Golfer Andy has responded to my video challenge and has asked for my help to cut 15 shots of his golf score. This will reduce his handicap from 24 to 9.
The reason is that feeling confident is the default normal state for all of us. It is when we have problems with other emotions that confidence hides away in some deep part of our brain. So my approach with clients who want more confidence is not to search for it, but to search for the factors that that are blocking our natural confidence.
Learn about ideal weight control within minutes! This short video cuts out all the jargon, dogma, and rituals. Get your head in a better place, and the rest of your body will follow.
