How the Threat vs. Challenge Mindset Impacts Performance Under Stress

The threat vs. challenge mindset is the primary mindset type that dictates how one performs in stressful situations. The threat mindset causes one to put a significant focus on the source of the stress, and how that source could cause negative consequences. This then triggers emotions related to anger, fear, and scarcity. These emotional triggers […]

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The Opposite of the Strategic Mindset is not Tactical

All week I have been writing about the strategic mindset. The strategic mindset is essentially a mindset that allows one to identify the levers of performance improvement. What’s more, those with the strategic mindset can see the why behind those levers as well as use that why to recognize and overcome flaws in performance. Many […]

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Counterpoint: Winners Don’t Always Win

Winners win and losers lose. This is straightforward logic. However, reality is not that straightforward. The reality is that winners don’t always win and losers don’t always lose. Case in point is when a person with a long term mindset competes against someone with a short term mindset. Unfortunately, there is little to no chance […]

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