In Day 90 of 1% Better. Daily., we take a look at a high-performance masterclass in emotional control: Name It to Tame It.
When pressure spikes, clarity crashes.
Whether you’re a coach at halftime, a CEO facing a boardroom, or an athlete at the line—this episode gives you a repeatable, science-backed method to bring your performance brain back online.
Our hosts break down how simply labeling your emotions activates the prefrontal cortex, lowers amygdala hijack, and restores cognitive control.
You’ll learn Coach P’s 3-step tactical system:
🏷️ Label it
🌬️ Breathe through it
🎯 Refocus on execution
Grounded in the neuroscience of “emotional agility” and performance psychology, this technique helps you pivot from overwhelm to action—fast.
💡 Emotions are data, not directives. Learn to read them without reacting to them.
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⏱️ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – High-Stakes Moments: The Mental Chaos
01:00 – Pain × Resistance = Suffering
02:30 – Why Labeling Emotions Works
03:30 – The Brain Under Pressure: Amygdala vs. Prefrontal Cortex
05:00 – Coach P’s 3-Step Process: Label, Breathe, Refocus
06:30 – Emotional Agility in Action
08:00 – Applying This in Business, Sports, and Leadership
09:00 – Final Challenge: Use the Circuit Breaker Today
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