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Athlete Mindset by Christie Jenkins

Join 11k business leaders for deep dives into performance lessons from elite sport, written by an athlete who was top 10 in the world in 3 sports.

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BRAVERY (5/5): I refuse to talk about imposter syndrome (and you should too)

We invented the term 'imposter syndrome' in 1978, and then we talked about it so much we made it real. But feeling fear? Feeling like you don't belong? Those are normal - not a syndrome.

BRAVERY (4/5): The only 3 questions you need to make brave choices

Sometimes bravery is immediate - you have a moment to react. Sometimes bravery is long term - with days or years to make decisions and take action. Here's the tool kit for making those choices.

BRAVERY (3/5): Bravery is not a feeling, it’s a skill. 5 techniques to master it.

Most of us think bravery is a fixed trait - we have it or we don't. But research shows it's a trainable skill. And the bravest people in the world? They've trained the skill beyond habit, to identity.

BRAVERY (2/5): Bravery > Confidence. Don’t fear less, brave more.

We want to be fearless. We want to feel confident. Instead, what we should seek is more bravery. Courage comes before confidence, and is the greater virtue.

BRAVERY (1/5): World-first research on bravery. 7 findings that will overturn your beliefs.

What is bravery? Are there different types of courage? And how does your age, gender, race, and leadership style impact your bravery score?

You get 150 people in your life. A 6 step exercise to choose your tribe

Athletes get teammates automatically. It’s easy to have a tribe in sport. But outside of sport, we have to build our own. When was the last time you thought about who you want to prioritise?

I hate meditation. 27 tools elite athletes use to regulate emotions instead

It seems like everyone on the internet is advocating for meditation. I've never been able to make it stick. Turns out, there's a reason for that.

The quickest way to become world class: Get a COACH

Many of us think we can teach ourselves - on YouTube, with feedback among friends, or by studying others. Here's 10 reasons you should scrap those strategies and get a coach.