Performing Under Pressure

Gaining the Mental Edge in Business and Sport

Gebonden Engels 2011 9780470737644
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Some pressure keeps you focused, but too much pressure can cripple your performance. One of the world?s top sports and business psychologists teaches you how to manage any and all kinds of pressure, and make it work for you. Praise for Performing Under Pressure "The game demands more than just talent. You need to e able to perform when it counts. Dr. Miller?s book is an excellent guide for performing under pressure... a great read, I highly recommend." —Billy Beane, General Manager, Oakland A?s "As someone who battled for 1000 games in the NHL and now operates a multimillion dollar business, I perform under pressure every day. Dr. Miller?s advice is well worth reading. Performing Under Pressure is a practical book with proven techniques for sport, business and life." — Dave "Tiger" Williams, former NHL star and entrepreneur "To win in sport and business you have to perform under pressure. Dr. Miller?s been there...and this book tells you how." — Alan Brahmst, corporate strategist, Olympian and World Cup coach "Dr. Miller has excellent advice to help everyone deal effectively with challenges and pressure in order to be the best they can. I believe that the ability to understand and manage pressure is a key life skill for everyone whether you are an elite athlete, CFO or dealing with life pressures." — Tom Webster, CFO, Envision Financial and First West

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ISBN13:9780470737644
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:256

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<p>Acknowledgements xi</p>
<p>Introduction: We Are All Performers 1</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Pressure 7</p>
<p>Section 1: Winning Programs 21</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Power Thoughts 23</p>
<p>Chapter 3: High–Performance Imagery 45</p>
<p>Section 2: The Shift: Positive Focus, Positive Feelings 73</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Changing Channels 75</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Tension–Release 87</p>
<p>Section 3: Conscious Breathing 105</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Rhythm 107</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Inspiration 121</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Continuity 131</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Streaming 147</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Blowing Off Tension Energizing 161</p>
<p>Section 4: Attitude, Individual Differences, and Lifestyle 171</p>
<p>Chapter 11: A Winning, Performing–Under–Pressure Attitude 173</p>
<p>Chapter 12: Individual Differences 207</p>
<p>Chapter 13: A High–Performance Lifestyle 225</p>
<p>About the Author 233</p>
<p>Bibliography 235</p>
<p>Index 237</p>

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