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Emotions—even some we may perceive as negative, such as anxiety—are great tools for getting our minds energized and focused for the task ahead. The idea that even negative emotions may help us adapt to a situation we’re faced with runs directly in the face of some common beliefs.
Two Awesome Hours
Josh Davis
The victims of political killings were usually Russians, but one was American: Paul Klebnikov, the editor of the Russian edition of Forbes magazine. Klebnikov wrote a critical biography of Berezovsky using information supplied by FSB general Alexander Korzhakov, Yeltsin’s chief of security. At the time of his death, he was believed to be investigating the distribution of property in Moscow by the family of Luzhkov and the redivision of property in the telecommunications sphere. He was gunned down on the street on July 9, 2004.71
The Less You Know, the Better You Sleep
David Satter
Practicing slowly enough to avoid mistakes is probably the single most difficult thing for beginners to do. It can be a challenge for more seasoned players as well. I’m a long way from a beginner and I still have to remind myself to slow down when I practice. How do I know? That’s easy. If I’m making any mistakes at all, I’m going too fast.
The Practice of Practice
Jonathan Harnum
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