Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, JP and I discuss how stress can be implemented into learning and training experiences to prepare individuals for success in a  real-life, worst-case scenario. We’ve all seen those action scenes with the car chases, quick draws and heroic fireman carries… Is there a superior approach to achieving that level of preparedness? From training under the limits of a timer to striving for success with the added weight of peer pressure, JP and I systematically review when, why and how to elevate performance using stressful stimuli. The human body and mind are designed to quickly adapt to imposed demands– but how can that pressure be applied in a way that optimizes our proficiency, accuracy and speed? We conclude the episode with some thoughts on coaching “feedback” culture and how we can utilize our limitations as tools for growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening the Show

00:00:42 Introducing Stress Into Your Training Program

00:08:57 The SAID Principle

00:12:00 The Pros And Cons Of Training Under Time

00:26:02 The Most Overlooked Method Of Introducing Stress

00:30:48 A Different Take On Peer Pressure

00:37:21 Group Learning vs One-On Ones

00:40:51 Bringing Physical Stress To Firearms Training

00:47:30 The Malpractice Of Neglecting Warm Ups

00:49:31 Weight Training On The Range: How, Why And When

00:56:08 Fitness, Firearms And Red Dot Philosophy

01:00:4 When To Apply Stress

01:05:52 Practicing New Skills At Home

01:11:58 Fitness: The Fundamental Common Denominator

01:16:24 Utilization Limitations As Tools For Growth

01:20:01 No One Needs To Be Told They Suck