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Training in high-stress situations increases what psychologists call “situational awareness.” Defined as the ability to absorb information accurately, assess it calmly, and respond appropriately, situational awareness is essentially the ability to keep cool when all hell breaks loose.

The Rise of Superman

Steven Kotler

Desires evolve in similar ways: a preference can turn into an aversion; new tastes can be acquired. New desires can change the order of preference among old ones.

Tempo

Venkatesh Rao

The Kickstart Question: “What’s on Your Mind?” An almost fail-safe way to start a chat that quickly turns into a real conversation is the question, “What’s on your mind?” It’s something of a Goldilocks question, walking a fine line so it is neither too open and broad nor too narrow and confining.

The Coaching Habit

Michael Bungay Stanier

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