ROBERT HORRY

Everyone can handle pressure. Most people choose not to because it’s easier to stay safe in their comfort zone. But if you want to be successful, to have that place in the sun, then you have to leave the shade.

It’s not easy to leave the shade; it’s cool and comfortable, compared to the hot...

When put under time pressure, people tend to act more like themselves: selfish people tend to act more selfishly than usual, while pro-social people behave even more pro-socially.

But time pressure can also improve decision-making because it forces people to make tough decisions.

During the stress response, you breathe faster in an effort to quickly distribute oxygen-rich blood to your body. If you already have a breathing problem like asthma or emphysema , str...