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Crunch Time
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Crunch Time

How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most

Berrett-Koehler, 2017 plus...


Editorial Rating

8

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Recommendation

Performance anxiety can be a formidable opponent, whether you’re a professional athlete, surgeon, salesperson or student. How you deal with pressure often determines if you are going to succeed or fail. Rick Peterson, a well-respected major league baseball pitching coach for many years, shares valuable techniques and concepts for overcoming difficult, stress-filled situations. Peterson and leadership development expert Judd Hoekstra explain how to turn fear and doubt into opportunity. Their philosophy uses “reframing,” the ability to look at a situation differently and avoid intimidation, and “chunking,” breaking daunting challenges down into smaller pieces. getAbstract believes that their practical, insightful guide can help you interpret events in a way that turns threats into challenges – and challenges into opportunities.

Take-Aways

  • “Reframing” is the key to alleviating pressure and self-doubt.
  • Instead of listening to your inner “Caveman” – and responding with “fight, flight or freeze” – allow your “Conscious Thinker” to guide your thoughts and actions.
  • Maximum intensity can hinder performance; it’s better to “Try Easy.”

About the Authors

Long-time Major League Baseball pitching coach Rick Peterson is a sought-after motivational speaker. Judd Hoekstra is a vice president at The Ken Blanchard Companies.


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