Whether I’m heading to my office near Palm Beach or jumping on a call from New York or London, I’m always focused on one thing: Mental Performance.

Success in high-stakes sports and life isn’t about working harder; it’s about training your brain to handle the pressure. Here is my “Quick-Fire” tip for today:

Replace “What if I fail?” with “What if I execute?”

The brain can’t focus on a negative and a positive action simultaneously. Give it a specific task, and the anxiety of the outcome naturally fades.

Stay tuned for more snappy advice on mental performance and clinical psychology.