You are in the midst of a crucial situation. Your heart begins to pound more than normal. Your palms become sweaty. A big lump hovers in your throat. It is “crunch time?” Are you ready to perform at a higher level?
Why is it that the same situational pressures and fears that hold some back are the same ones that propel others forward full throttle? For the latter group, the margin of error goes out the window when a big reward is on the line.
A significant factor in being human is that when the stakes are high, the anxiety level within can significantly increase. Please understand that the ten...