by Byron Mccaughey | Mar 13, 2026 | Article, Confidence, Performance
Watching Carlos Alcaraz throughout the Australian Open 2026, I noticed something. When he’s under pressure – break points, tiebreaks – he hits harder. He aims closer to the line. In other words, when the pressure rises, so does his willingness to take risks. That’s...
by Byron Mccaughey | May 14, 2025 | Article, Confidence, Performance
Dave Grohl’s agent called and asked if he was sitting down – the universal sign that a bomb is about to drop. Fear and anxiety ripe as the Foo Fighters’ frontman held the phone to his ear. His agent went on, “The Academy Awards called. They want you to perform...
by Byron Mccaughey | Apr 24, 2025 | Article, Confidence
Most of us go through life believing that saying no is something to be softened, justified, or avoided. We fear hurting someone’s feelings. We worry we’ll come across as selfish, unhelpful, or a bit of a jerk. But when our yes is driven by fear, it comes at a cost. We...
