https://www.evilhrlady.org/2025/01/nobody-sets-a-world-record-in-a-practice.html Everything to make HR better Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:14:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.evilhrlady.org/2025/01/nobody-sets-a-world-record-in-a-practice.html#comment-240228 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:14:32 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=7770#comment-240228 Your blog post makes a compelling case about the importance of raising the stakes to unlock our full potential, but I wonder if the idea might be a bit too simplified. While it’s true that high-pressure environments often push people to perform at their best—like athletes breaking records or your improv students thriving on stage—there’s also something to be said for the power of deliberate practice in low-stakes settings.
Consider athletes again. They spend countless hours perfecting their craft in controlled, low-pressure environments before even stepping into the spotlight. This disciplined, repetitive work builds the foundation for those record-breaking performances. Without it, high-stakes moments might just expose weaknesses rather than reveal hidden strengths.
Also, not everyone responds positively to pressure. Some thrive under it, while others may experience anxiety that hinders performance. Couldn’t personal growth also come from consistent effort, reflection, and gradual challenges rather than just “raising the stakes”? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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