Simon Sinek on Training Your Mind to Perform Under Pressure

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  • @bartjandebruijn1567
    @bartjandebruijn1567 10 років тому +622

    It reminds me of a piece of advice I read recently: "I've trained myself to turn feelings of fear into 'courage time'. So whenever I experience symptoms of fear or anxiety, I tell my body that those are signs of when it's time to be courageous. After a while that becomes automatic". I've tried it and it's pretty awesome!

    • @captureyourflag
      @captureyourflag  10 років тому +16

      That sounds awesome. Thank you for sharing.

    • @sacplissken
      @sacplissken 9 років тому +2

      +Bartjan de Bruijn I also read this in Jane McGonigal's new book Superbetter, It really is worth buying, great book.

    • @DavidTMSN
      @DavidTMSN 7 років тому +1

      And sometimes that courage comes at a cost, sometimes it doesn't. In the end, all that we do comes with a price.

    • @JapaneseDog1
      @JapaneseDog1 6 років тому

      incredible! Is your feeling of change tricking or believing your not looking at death?

    • @JapaneseDog1
      @JapaneseDog1 6 років тому

      Either way, tapping into courage with truth be told. That would be interesting, wouldn't it?

  • @KevinMcLaren71
    @KevinMcLaren71 3 роки тому +218

    I call my bad days “character days”. When I wake up and I just don’t want to do the things I have to do I just say “I’m going to do all the things I have to do and I’m going to build my character today at the same time.”

    • @zaahidahmadmohamed3554
      @zaahidahmadmohamed3554 3 роки тому +3

      Think imma start doing this, let's see where I'm at in a year's time 💯💯💯

    • @w0nnafight
      @w0nnafight Рік тому +2

      @@zaahidahmadmohamed3554 where you at?

    • @matousnovotny8346
      @matousnovotny8346 Рік тому

      Love that. Simple and efficient👏🏻

    • @robuxguyguy8520
      @robuxguyguy8520 Рік тому

      This helped me just now

    • @Pyka4
      @Pyka4 10 місяців тому +1

      there is no bad days sis only character building days💪

  • @albertfoo1569
    @albertfoo1569 6 років тому +62

    A clear description of how to switch from flight to fight mode!

  • @aimtorise
    @aimtorise 5 років тому +36

    This is excitement, I like that. Appreciated.

  • @brianstone4459
    @brianstone4459 7 місяців тому +4

    I have found from having to make life and death decisions under pressure from a young age, that 2 things are really critical: What we focus on and what time frame we operate from. When the focus is completely on the performance of the skill/activity and it is combined with a focus on what will happen five minutes after the task is completed, there is no room left for crippling fear or anxiety. Performing at a high level, even with high stress becomes completely doable.

  • @lovethyneighbor3401
    @lovethyneighbor3401 Рік тому +7

    the power of the human brain is truly phenomenal

  • @danieldennehy3578
    @danieldennehy3578 5 років тому +31

    I have basketball tryouts tomorrow. Guess I’m very excited.....

    • @ymcomps9580
      @ymcomps9580 4 роки тому +1

      How did it go bro?

    • @danieldennehy3578
      @danieldennehy3578 4 роки тому +7

      Youssef Maaouia Love my life I know this was a while ago but I did great and was one of the youngest people on my freshman basketball team. I started off my high school basketball career good being a very efficient and clutch sharpshooter (probably the best shooter on my team) and developing my other skills too. I hope when basketball comes back I can prove myself as a valuable player in every regard. Thanks for asking, it makes my day that people would respond to such an old comment of mine.

    • @ymcomps9580
      @ymcomps9580 4 роки тому +1

      @@danieldennehy3578 that's great to hear man, and I would like to know, did this technique work (saying to yourself that the "nervous" feeling I your body is actually excitement), because I am going on futbol/soccer tryouts this summer for one of the best teams in my country, and from my past experiences playing in high pressure tournaments, I always felt nervous at the start and start vomiting sometimes, so would you recommend this technique? I've been reading lots of books like the Power of now and been Watchung many videos of visualization and everything, I think I am ready but I would just like to know how you felt excitement In that kind pressure

    • @danieldennehy3578
      @danieldennehy3578 4 роки тому +1

      Youssef Maaouia Love my life I also go through this too sometimes. I would just say to acknowledge that you’re nervous, but know truly in your heart that you have the skill and heart to do good in the game

  • @sakshichaurasia3702
    @sakshichaurasia3702 7 місяців тому +3

    I am preparing for civil services examination, it does involve a lot of pressure management. THis video has given me a new perspective and i am gonna follow it. I am gonna make sure its excitement for me rather than nervousness. Hoping for the best!
    thankyou!

  • @PA30000
    @PA30000 3 роки тому +24

    I only feel excited when I'm well prepared, which is rare for doing new things. Good advice to make an effort to think of it as strictly excited. But if your not prepared, i suppose this still helps you make the most of what learning is to be had.

    • @Theegoaat
      @Theegoaat 2 роки тому +1

      I just bought a new business and boy am I nervous. It's hard my body and Ming want to turn and run. I guess I better try and rush forward like this guy said instead of pull back.

    • @sbihno
      @sbihno 2 роки тому

      @@Theegoaat how you doing now man

  • @bz6837
    @bz6837 4 місяці тому

    This is just what I needed. I perform well under pressure at work, but I often look like I’m under pressure and that’s what I wanna resolve. It’s the only thing that I’ve gotten feedback on so this was absolutely what I needed to hear today.

  • @JACOPO.OFFICIEL
    @JACOPO.OFFICIEL 4 роки тому +22

    Yeah I never compared stress to excitement but indeed thay have many similarities, thanks for posting ! 👍👍👍

  • @DesignsPictures
    @DesignsPictures 8 місяців тому +2

    I have 3 exams back to back..and i'm really excited about it.

  • @ThumbsUpMike
    @ThumbsUpMike 7 років тому +8

    That's a fascinating perception, I gotta keep this in mind, cuz I have "nerves" all the time.

  • @TrueMG
    @TrueMG 7 місяців тому

    Old video but still recommended as I searched for my answer. And I believe there's truth to it. I recently practice "positive thinking" (aka "I like that") when any inconvenient obstacle hit me. Suddenly it doesn't feel bad, even tho it's so simple.
    And this method here of "This is exciting" is exactly the same, I just never thought about it this way. I'll add that to my repertoire. Thanks!

  • @виталийдейнега-к7п
    @виталийдейнега-к7п 2 роки тому +2

    Excited about positive expectation, while nervous about uncertainty or negative outcome

  • @FutureGrowAcademy
    @FutureGrowAcademy Рік тому +15

    9 Ways To Deal with High-Pressure Situations-
    1. Understand Your Cutoff
    2. Identify Your Triggers
    3. Focus On The Task, Not The Result
    4. Don’t Try To Avoid Pressure
    5. Establish A Prioritization Plan
    6. Break Down Your Tasks
    7. Don’t Procrastinate
    8. Change Your Outlook About Pressure
    9. Try Mindfulness Practice

  • @austinwachira5185
    @austinwachira5185 3 роки тому +5

    Brilliant! Needed to hear this, Thank You.

  • @kushalniraula6406
    @kushalniraula6406 3 роки тому +1

    Wow... So... I am always excited....
    My exam is the day after tomorrow and I am really excited about it!!!!!

  • @mishell4906
    @mishell4906 3 роки тому +5

    This is life changing information. It's...EXCITING🤓👍

  • @Cell194
    @Cell194 2 роки тому +1

    Wow… this is life changing for me

  • @SoniaAnastasiaaa
    @SoniaAnastasiaaa 6 років тому +1

    Super good tip !!!

  • @zubairqureshi7541
    @zubairqureshi7541 2 роки тому

    This opened my mind.

  • @sai07ism
    @sai07ism 3 роки тому

    I am excited 😀😀😀 not nervous . Interesting point of view.......

  • @Death__0
    @Death__0 5 років тому +5

    lol .. I do the same thing and it did worked great for me from past 1 year.😊

  • @liyah686
    @liyah686 3 роки тому +5

    I get under pressure on scenarios, so much so, that when I face those scenarios again, I am immune to that stress XD

  • @andersonsaugusto
    @andersonsaugusto 7 років тому +3

    Absolutely great!

  • @fitonation
    @fitonation 2 роки тому +8

    To those who like this video, I highly recommend that you read the book, "Upside of Stress" by Kelly Mcgonigal..which gives lot of scientific evidence which proves what Sinek is saying to be true and much nore

  • @RadicalAwesomeness
    @RadicalAwesomeness 10 років тому +22

    mind = blown

  • @debatradas1597
    @debatradas1597 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @nitongpelingon8374
    @nitongpelingon8374 2 роки тому

    good point

  • @CDeeez94
    @CDeeez94 7 місяців тому

    "Excited," not "nervous." 💪💯

  • @CS-fb3ss
    @CS-fb3ss 2 місяці тому

    It danish, we have a word for that particular sensation, that you are excited but not nervous. The word is "Spændt", and the literal meaning is "Taut". It´s more of an anticipatory feeling, than nervousness.

  • @mhamedlimam6934
    @mhamedlimam6934 5 років тому +8

    Thank you , this is helping me with exams hahaha !

  • @IndraTan01
    @IndraTan01 5 років тому

    Thanks, Simon!

  • @leshegolerutla2998
    @leshegolerutla2998 7 років тому +5

    Really helpful. Thanks so much.....

  • @sathyasayesh9914
    @sathyasayesh9914 5 років тому

    A very good idea !!

  • @navedian739
    @navedian739 5 місяців тому

    KeepCalm 🐣
    StayHealthy 🐣

  • @himankaghosh7307
    @himankaghosh7307 2 місяці тому

    Great

  • @Ancestor007
    @Ancestor007 3 роки тому

    brilliant

  • @meeenix
    @meeenix Рік тому

    It all comes with a posetive mindset!

  • @Aneesh1991
    @Aneesh1991 7 років тому +2

    thank u boss

  • @mart7986
    @mart7986 Рік тому

    Ian Robertson talks about this in his book 'The Stress Test'

  • @eiruujj
    @eiruujj 2 роки тому

    My Guidance Counselor says he is good friends with people, as he is with SImon SInek, randomly I searched how to perform under pressure and I remember what he said.

  • @MrEgo3man
    @MrEgo3man 6 років тому

    I love this guy)

  • @Wappapappa111
    @Wappapappa111 5 років тому +3

    BIG THANKS TO MR STRADWICK, I’m sure to turn my nervousness into joy :)

  • @camsh05
    @camsh05 9 років тому +36

    Healthy self-deceptions I call this 😉 this tactic works: reframe the evidence. Thanks Simon

  • @oliveralcorn166
    @oliveralcorn166 10 місяців тому

    Simon Sinek: Everyone has the same pressures.
    Stanislav Petrov:

  • @MadhusudanDadhich
    @MadhusudanDadhich 10 років тому

    That's cool !

  • @heisenberg5592
    @heisenberg5592 2 роки тому +1

    Hey. Im a Fresher pharmacist. And i can share my experience that im experiencing that it very hard to feel excited under pressure.. Customers contantly on ur neck.. its tuff.. But as simon said il try to do that and see how it goes.. Lets see 😀

  • @BruT4LMC
    @BruT4LMC 2 роки тому +1

    Similar to how people who enjoy reading books or watching documentaries usually find it relaxing, when other people may see it as boring. So would this work to reframe the idea of reading as boring into reading is relaxing ... I interesting what else follows this pattern ...

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc 4 місяці тому

    Kinda of a way of "lying" to yourself, theres a big difference and knowing youre excited, you dont even notice or care of the bodily functions, and to have those reactions cause youre brain is in instinctual fight or flight mod, maybe it's cause of the sheer novelty or stakes or irrationaliy. But you can change those instinctive reactions by analysing the situations - since thoughts create feelings - like astronauts do, i think this is more effective than masking confusion with another name.

  • @jessstuart7495
    @jessstuart7495 Рік тому +1

    Everyone *absolutely does not* have the same kinds of pressures. People can have family issues, health issues, relationship issues, addictions, etc.

  • @souvikdaw5179
    @souvikdaw5179 2 роки тому

    One of the best advice 👌

  • @SuperTsogo
    @SuperTsogo 3 роки тому

    I wish it was this easy.

  • @Magic.Pixie.Dreamgirl
    @Magic.Pixie.Dreamgirl 2 роки тому +5

    I’d be curious to hear from anyone who has implemented anything Simon advises and if it really works long term.

  • @Submersed24
    @Submersed24 3 роки тому

    I get excruciating anxiety when I enter the zone and I can't find the answer to why anywhere

  • @Floyd-l3c
    @Floyd-l3c 6 місяців тому

    So how can we deal with our brains shutting down and not being able to think under pressure???

  • @SonamSingh-sp6ey
    @SonamSingh-sp6ey Рік тому

    💙

  • @afghanrocky
    @afghanrocky 8 місяців тому

    This is the real guy who should have played in uncharted

  • @kevinlibby681
    @kevinlibby681 Рік тому

    A lesson on perception.

  • @JapaneseDog1
    @JapaneseDog1 6 років тому +5

    Oh wait lol, You wouldn't wanna spoil the fun here, shhhh.... AM I or I AM? "Merely looking at change isn't enough. You must see consistency in your works being progressed, instead of potential work flawed into organic berating and dishonesty". That is a great decription I took from this. It's all a matter of speaking the truth once and a while to open their ears, reminding them their speaking with the bro. We fight together. simple.

  • @Gen3ralGrimReaper
    @Gen3ralGrimReaper 3 роки тому

    This video did not help at all. I still feel nervous, but I am excited about it lol

  • @wongpentelglobal
    @wongpentelglobal 3 роки тому

    hey glass guy!!

  • @ElevateInspiration
    @ElevateInspiration 4 роки тому +2

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  • @Sheetal-k6d
    @Sheetal-k6d 3 місяці тому

    Its me sheetal again let me take you through the. Life cycle again.

  • @meta5175
    @meta5175 Рік тому

    But my nervous response is freeze...

  • @Matthew8473
    @Matthew8473 Рік тому

    This material acts as a catalyst for new perspectives and robust personal growth. A book with like-minded subjects transformed my approach to various challenges. "Mindful Mastery: Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World" by Kyle Ash

  • @hmonggigolo8493
    @hmonggigolo8493 3 роки тому

    Wow, think of it as C or T. Challenge or threat.

  • @michaellewis5836
    @michaellewis5836 9 років тому +2

    A Tai Lopez advert came on before this video, standing in his "back yard" about to take a tour of his house.... Didn't watch more than 20 seconds but can anyone tell me if the advert ends with "I just live here, what i am really proud of is my book collection"? .... Hahaha

  • @MonaMarMag
    @MonaMarMag 4 роки тому

    Personally I don't like pressure and is thing I avoid in my life .

  • @jkederyte
    @jkederyte 4 роки тому

    Apparently pain is also just an interpretation that happens in our brain, it doesn't really exists in the body...

    • @TheMainEngy
      @TheMainEngy 3 роки тому +1

      To a certain degree, I would say.

  • @VincentVonDudler
    @VincentVonDudler 10 років тому +5

    Excitement + Anxiety of the Unknown = Nervousness
    So I guess you're weighting the different emotional stimuli a bit different (minimize the focus on the anxiety, maximize the focus on excitement). Focus on the experience, not the possible failure. That's likely what makes a good Olympian in the first place.

  • @mert-td9iq
    @mert-td9iq 3 роки тому

    efe uygac ingilizce biliyo muymus ya

  • @krystinacarpenter9222
    @krystinacarpenter9222 2 роки тому

    Cognitive is magic

  • @Anthro0
    @Anthro0 3 роки тому

    Yeah, that doesnt work in a real-life toxic Environment. Noone is gonna feel 'excited' to enter the workplace where youre Constantly questioned and pressured.

    • @captureyourflag
      @captureyourflag  2 роки тому

      Hi! Thanks for sharing. Being questioned and pressured works in an office if you have the right structure - setting expectations on performance goals, aligning on skills needed to perform the job, and having a motivating structure with a supervisor and peers can all contribute. Daniel Pink does nice work on motivation - check out his TED talk. Foundation is paying people enough so money is not an issue.

  • @ihsaniap6410
    @ihsaniap6410 2 роки тому

    So the point is pressure becomes pleasure...

  • @koolkatmi
    @koolkatmi Рік тому

    How about when you are splitting your child in child custody… try getting excited about that. :((

  • @Cenot4ph
    @Cenot4ph Місяць тому

    Simon is a good salesman, but ultimately hasn't experienced what he's talking about