Attention Is the Real Performance Lever

Performance depends on where attention goes. Anxiety becomes harmful only when it hijacks focus.

Playbook

1. Objective: Maintain task-focused attention.
2. What to do: Define clear performance cues.
3. How to do it: Use short, specific focus words.
4. When: Before and during execution.
5. Progress indicator: Consistent execution under pressure.
6. Common mistake: Monitoring emotions instead of tasks.
7. Mini case (generic): An athlete uses a single technical cue to stay present during competition.