On May 11, 2011

How to Never Choke Again

How to never freeze or choke under pressure -- bravery, composure, and coolness under fire not required.
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On May 11, 2011

Enjoy the Fun of Failure

I know I'm supposed to learn from my mistakes, and I know the saying, "If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough." Still, I hate to fail. I hate making mistakes.

A failure brings two temptations: blame the…


On May 11, 2011

How Navy SEALS Build Immunity to Stress

Are Navy SEALs born with the ability to handle stress, or can their techniques be learned? Experts suggest there might be a little bit of cool-under-pressure in all of us.
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On May 11, 2011

5 Ways to Get Reporters on Your Side

As a former journalist, I'm always amazed at the misconceptions some professionals have about the best way to interact with reporters. àSure, they're after a good story - but (unless you're...
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On May 11, 2011

Better Risk Communication

Consider two scenarios:

Company A is a medical device maker that just released a new pacemaker. Its datasheet states that the device could fail once every 90 years.

Its competitor, Company B, released its latest version a week before. In…