Name: Performing Under Pressure
Rating: 4.1 (69 reviews)
Author: Hendrie Weisinger & J.P. Pawliw-Fry

What's in it for me: Learn why pressure is your enemy and how you can vanquish it.

Are you one of those people who leaves things to the last minute? Are you convinced that deadline pressure actually makes you work better? You just might be mistaken.

Scientific evidence shows that while pressure may keep us from procrastinating, it nearly always impedes our creativity and makes us reach for the most conventional solutions. Pressure can even distort our thinking or make us freeze up altogether.

It turns out that the most successful people are those who have learned to perform well despite the world breathing down their necks. But how can you master the techniques needed to do the same? These blinks will help you to overcome pressure and make yourself a productive powerhouse.

In these blinks, you’ll discover

what your ability to deal with pressure tells you about your love life;
why saying “I need a car” can make you unhealthy; and
how a “COTE” of armor can help you to deal with pressure.

Focus on the now to conquer stress. Focus on success to conquer feelings of pressure.

Think about taking an important exam. Are you afraid, eager? Do your palms sweat, or nerves twitch?

The sensations you felt in that moment are typical of high-pressure situations. Unfortunately, pressure and stress can hamper your performance when it’s most essential that you succeed.

Key ideas in Performing Under Pressure

About the Author

Hendrie Weisinger is a psychologist and pioneer in the field of pressure management as well as a bestselling author.

J.P. Pawliw-Fry is a performance coach who advises Olympic athletes and business executives. He is the president of the Institute for Health and Human Potential, a global research and learning company that trains organizations and leaders to best perform under pressure.