When the Pressure's On

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ADAPTIVETHINKING

“GET YOUR HEAD IN the game!” How many times have you heard this yelled to players making stupid mistakes? You might even say it to yourself before tackling a big project. We hear this saying all the time; most of us know it means to focus on the activity at hand. But did you ever take time to think about the actual words? Getting your head in the game is not something to be taken lightly. Being able to focus and be in a positive mental state are crucial for peak performance.

So the question is, how do you do it? The solution is relatively simple but probably not something you want to hear: Truly getting your head in the game is hard work. You must apply the same discipline, time, and resources to being mentally prepared that ...