The Freedom Project

Mental Edge 101: How to Perform Under Pressure (Like an Elite Operator)


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"You won’t rise to the occasion—you’ll sink to the level of your training."

That’s a saying drilled into elite military operators, and for good reason. When stress spikes, your brain doesn’t get sharper—it shuts down. If you haven’t trained a response, you’ll freeze, hesitate, or panic.

The good news? You can train for clarity under pressure.

In this episode, I break down:

  • The science behind why your brain freezes under stress
  • How elite athletes, military operators, and surgeons train to stay calm in chaos
  • The simple practice that ensures you perform when it matters
  • And how to rewire your mind so pressure brings out your best—not your worst
  • Because life is full of high-stakes moments. And when the time comes, you won’t have time to think—you’ll only have time to act.

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    The Freedom ProjectBy Tom Foxley, Mental Fitness Coach for Business Owners

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