If You're Curious About These Questions...
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- Did you know that trying to 'calm down' before a high-pressure moment is actually counterproductive, and there’s a much more effective way to channel your nerves?
- What if you could use the same scientifically-proven 'pre-game' rituals as elite athletes and surgeons to ensure you’re at your best when it matters most?
- Are you curious about the secret psychology behind why having a rival can actually be the key to unlocking your highest level of success?
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Key Takeaways from Psyched Up
- Discover how to transform debilitating pre-performance anxiety into powerful excitement simply by verbally declaring "I'm so excited" before an event.
- Learn to regain focus under pressure using a martial arts centering technique that concentrates your body's energy just beneath your belly button before releasing it.
- Understand why adopting consistent pre-performance rituals, whether individually or as a team, dramatically improves your execution and camaraderie.
- Find out how the psychological phenomenon of "positive contagion" can instantly boost your abilities just by believing you are using tools previously owned by experts.
- Master the art of staying cool during high-stakes presentations by relying on a fully memorized, "autopilot" introduction to seamlessly engage your audience.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
Psyched Up
Managing Anxiety
Reappraisal
Centering Technique
Rituals & Beliefs
Consistency
Individual Rituals
Group Rituals
Positive Contagion
Mental States & Priming
Cognitive Systems
Using Autopilot
Priming
Effective Pep Talks
Growth Mindset Focus
Situational Content
Power of Music
Physiological Benefits
Rhythm and Musicality
Tailored Playlists
Competition & Rivalry
Head-to-Head Competition
Power of Rivals
Business Rivalry
Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Beta Blockers (Propranolol)
Focus Enhancers
Risks
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 8
According to Alison Brooks's research, what is the most effective way to deal with pre-performance anxiety?
Psyched Up — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: You can manage performance anxiety by reappraising it and centering yourself effectively.
Chapter 3: Routines and beliefs can enhance your performance.
Chapter 4: Knowing when to switch to autopilot can boost performance, and priming may influence it, too.
Chapter 5: When delivering pep talks, place listeners in a growth mindset and tailor the content to the situation at hand.
Chapter 6: Use music to boost your physical performance.
Chapter 7: Competition and rivalry enhance performance.
Chapter 8: Some people find performance-enhancing drugs helpful, but they may cause dangerous side effects.
Psyched Up Summary & Overview
Psyched Up (2017) takes on the subject of performance. It looks at how top performers in a variety of fields psych themselves up for action and provides actionable advice to help you prepare and perform better.
Who Should Listen to Psyched Up?
- Those who experience performance anxiety
- People curious about the psychology of top performers
- Underperformers trying to get back on top of their game
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