Overcoming Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety can undermine our abilities, causing us to choke in critical moments, whether in sports or public speaking. The fear of judgment often leads to a loss of access to our skills, as seen in the contrast between casual conversations and speaking to an audience. Engaging in high-pressure situations, like stand-up comedy on a subway, highlights the irrational nature of fear, even when the stakes seem low. Understanding the difference between a fixed and growth mindset can help navigate these challenges.In this clip
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What mentality do I need to have if I keep experiencing performance anxiety when speaking and socializing, as discussed in the episodes Ep. 113 - Neil Strauss: Go Do You, 60: Todd Kashdan | The Bright Truth about Your Dark Side, and the episode "ONLY 1% Of People Understand This About SUCCESS" with Sian Beilock & Lewis Howes, as well as in the clips Performance vs Outcome and "Overcoming Fear of Judgment"?
What mentality do I need to have if I keep experiencing performance anxiety when speaking and socializing, as discussed in the episode 60: Todd Kashdan | The Bright Truth about Your Dark Side and the clip Performance vs Outcome, as well as in the episode "ONLY 1% Of People Understand This About SUCCESS" with Sian Beilock & Lewis Howes and the clip "Overcoming Fear of Judgment"?
What mentality do I need to have if I keep experiencing performance anxiety when speaking and socializing, as discussed in episode 60: Todd Kashdan | The Bright Truth about Your Dark Side and the clip Performance vs Outcome, as well as in the episode "ONLY 1% Of People Understand This About SUCCESS" with Sian Beilock & Lewis Howes and the clip "Overcoming Fear of Judgment"?