In this episode, I explore what actually happens in the brain and nervous system under pressure—and why even highly capable people often struggle to think clearly, make good decisions, or perform at their best when it matters most. Drawing on evidence-based neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance research, this episode explains: Why pressure narrows attention and degrades thinkingWhy “just trying harder” often makes performance worseWhy capable people choke under pressure—and why that’...
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In this episode, I explore what actually happens in the brain and nervous system under pressure—and why even highly capable people often struggle to think clearly, make good decisions, or perform at their best when it matters most. Drawing on evidence-based neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance research, this episode explains: Why pressure narrows attention and degrades thinkingWhy “just trying harder” often makes performance worseWhy capable people choke under pressure—and why that’...
Episode #92: Michael's Version: How to Plan Your Best Year without Burning Out
The Art and Science of Thriving
35 minutes
1 month ago
Episode #92: Michael's Version: How to Plan Your Best Year without Burning Out
If you’re thinking ahead to the new year and want to start strong without slipping into the usual overwhelm, this episode will help you do exactly that. This is Michael’s Version of one of the most downloaded episodes I’ve ever released — a refreshed, clearer, more aligned re-recording of “How to Plan Your Best Year.” Much like Taylor Swift re-recording her albums, this is the episode I always wanted to release: still built on the same evidence-based principles as the original, but now ...
The Art and Science of Thriving
In this episode, I explore what actually happens in the brain and nervous system under pressure—and why even highly capable people often struggle to think clearly, make good decisions, or perform at their best when it matters most. Drawing on evidence-based neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance research, this episode explains: Why pressure narrows attention and degrades thinkingWhy “just trying harder” often makes performance worseWhy capable people choke under pressure—and why that’...
