Why "Butterflies are a good thing" correct answers Having the ability to embrace stress is the
key to great performance.
Exceptional thinking comes from not limiting stress but being excited by the opportunity.
Arousal vs. Anxiety correct answers Arousal is the body's fight or flight responses that have
been created to have the body operate at the highest level.
Anxiety is the cognitive interpretation of that feeling.
Self-Intimidation correct answers This is feeding your mind with thoughts and instructions on
what you are doing wrong, overwhelming yourself with exaggerated anxious thoughts.
Practicing Pressure correct answers Practicing under pressure helps you understand how
pressure can help instead of hindering your performance. This is about linking nerves with
the potential to perform.
Progressive Relaxation correct answers Builds awareness of muscle tension in your body and
allows you to release that tension when you want to.
Thoracic vs. Diaphragmatic Breathing correct answers Thoracic = "Chest breathing" - taking
short quick breaths, hypes you up
Diaphragmatic = "Belly breathing" - taking deep breaths, helps calm you down
Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets correct answers Growth - being willing to accept mistakes and
learn from them, using the mistakes to improve, enjoying the process, loves that there is
always an opportunity to get better
Fixed - being complacent and feeling as if there is nothing you can change
The ability to "Mess Around" correct answers This is always having the mindset for
innovation. Never being satisfied with the results of your labor and always striving for more.
Performance Philosophy correct answers Performance philosophies are small axioms that
help remind you to have a successful mindset. These are short and unambiguous, unique to
you, and are all about analyzing the obstacles that usually stand in the way between you and
success.
Ex. - Pressure is an opportunity for success.
Positive Thinking vs. Positive Action correct answers Positive thinking is associated with the
training mindset, and lingering on what is ahead.
Positive action is about trusting your training and acting confidently.
Fallor Ergo Sum correct answers "I fail therefore I am." The reaction to failure is critical to
success.
Handling Adversity, Setbacks, and Failure correct answers The risk of failure and adversity is
part of what makes the successes so sweet and it is important to face situations with this
attitude. Look at the obstacles as a part of the journey to success.