I have been a strong believer in the power of affirmations and mantras for more years than I care to remember. But for the last few months I have started to have some doubts. Don’t get me wrong. I still think they can help people achieve their goals, but I think there are other methods that will be hugely more powerful.
Imagine being logical, focused, and cool under pressure. Last week The European published an article where I interviewed Chris Beauchamp, the Chief Market Analyst at IG Group, about trading psychology and the strategies he uses to stay steady and make smarter, emotion-free decisions.
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.
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.
