23: Stress and Cognitive Arousal

The more I learn about stress, the more I realise how important it is in maximising performance. But all stress isn't equal. The stress I'm talking about might be better described as cognitive arousal

Do you ever sit down and think: “Maybe I need a little more stress in my life?” Probably not. Most people are fed up of it - me included. But the more I learn about stress, the more I realise how important it is in maximising performance. Before I lose you, keep in mind I’m not talking about that crippling, anxiety-inducing stress you get at work that w…