Risk is often an inherent part of performance – whether you’re in sport, business, the arts, or leadership. But sometimes we downplay risk to make ourselves feel more comfortable which can switch off this necessary flow trigger.

Risk can be uncomfortable and make us feel vulnerable…two things we often shy away from.

In performance, though, we want to embrace the risk. Aside from being a catalyst to growth and resilience, risk is necessary to achieve flow state.

Without risk, our physiological systems don’t activate in the right way to get the rush of neurochemicals and hormones that align with our highest performance states.

The next time you feel yourself downplaying the risk or vulnerability within a performance, flip your mindset. Recognize that your best performance is only possible because that risk is present.

This is one of the most beautiful elements of sport or any performance. Operating on the edge. Seeing the risk and being willing to move forward to test yourself.

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