Looking at Stress Differently – Warrior Mind Podcast #616

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In this episode of the Warrior Mind Podcast, I’m continuing a series on peak performance. Today we’re going to take a different look at stress.

Looking at Stress Differently

Stress isn’t only harmful; it also can serve as a stimulus for growth and adaptation.
The effects of stress depend almost entirely on the dose.
Skills come from stress.
Growth comes at the point of resistance. Skills come from struggle.
Just like struggling to squeeze out one last rep. at the gym is a beneficial process for physical growth, is also a great prescription for growth of mental strength.

Stress Performance Practices:

Stress stimulates growth
Growth comes at the point of resistance.
Developing new capabilities require effort: Skills come from struggle.
When you struggle, true development is under construction and new neural connections are made and strengthen.
Fail productively: Only seek out support after you’ve allowed yourself to struggle.

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Flow into the Zone:

What you’re after is the sweet spot: when the challenge is on the upper limit, or just beyond, your current skill set.
A little doubt and uncertainty is actually a good thing: It signals that a growth opportunity has emerged.

Stress/Flow Performance Practices:

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