This is episode number 9-7-6 with Psychologist Cian Bylock.

Welcome to the School of Greatness. My name is Louis Howe's former pro athlete

Turned Lifestyle Entrepreneur. In each week we bring you an inspiring person or message

to help you discover how to unlock your inner greatness.

Thanks for spending some time with me today. Now let the class begin.

The great NFL quarterback Peyton Manning once said,

pressure is something you feel when you don't know what the hell you're doing.

And professional dancer Derek Hough says, pressure doesn't exist.

We created for ourselves. My guest today is an expert on the science behind

feeling pressure and performing under stress.

Cian Bylock is a renowned psychologist professor

in the current president of Barnard College, as well as the author of multiple books,

including Choke, what the secrets of the brain reveal about getting it right when you have to.

And I know what it's like to choke under pressure.

We've all been there stressful times in our life, big moments.

And while I wish I'd had this conversation years ago, I feel fortunate that I can apply what I've

learned going forward. And in this episode we talk about the value of practicing

uncomfortable situations, the importance of positive self-talk and treating yourself with kindness.

And yes, this is not some woo woo self-help trick. This is actual science.

Reframing how your mind interprets signals from your body,

why it's dangerous to praise talent instead of hard work and effort and so much more.

And I'm so excited to share this conversation with you.

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