WHY SOME ATHLETES CHOKE AND OTHERS DON’T The Psychology of Clutch
Some athletes come alive at the most crucial moments, but others fall apart when the spotlight is on. So, what actually separates those who thrive under pressure from those who choke? That question led researchers to comb through nearly 30 studies on performance. Instead of crunching numbers, they analyzed interviews
with athletes, coaches, and sports psychologists — people with firsthand experience of what it feels like to compete when the stakes are highest. The findings point to traits that often show up in clutch performers. Confidence, or more precisely, self-efficacy, stood out. Athletes who believed they could handle the moment were more likely to do so. They also focused their attention on the task. They didn’t worry about the crowd or the outcome, just what needed to happen in the moment. Many athletes said they framed high- pressure moments as challenges rather than threats. They kept their mental effort where it mattered most, even when everything around them felt chaotic.
strategies. Things like pre-performance routines, mental imagery, and self-talk help train the mind to stay steady despite external stressors. Goal-setting and cognitive restructuring (learning to think differently about pressure) also made a difference. Simulated pressure training was another standout strategy. When athletes practiced in high-stress scenarios, they often carried that composure into real competition, allowing them to show up calm when it counted. The big idea here is that pressure doesn’t have to derail performance. In fact, with the right habits and preparation, athletes can learn to rise to the occasion. That matters for sports, but it’s not limited to athletes. Anyone who performs under stress — students, speakers, performers — can benefit from the same mental skills. Pressure will always be part of the game, but how you prepare for it can change the outcome.
Those traits don’t just appear out of nowhere. Athletes can build them using deliberate
WHY AM I RAISING $16,000,000 RIGHT NOW? This Is What the Wealthy Do When Everyone Else Freezes
These results come from what I know — what I know is taking place now, and what I know is coming. I don’t share what I know with just anybody. My partners and Inner Circle members are the network I have these discussions with. They already know and are part of this capital raise and will be part of the results of the investment we make together, a few years down the road. They are committed . The “C” word is something that few investors are familiar with. But for now, it’s back to work. Working on things that most people say they want to know about, but when it comes time to do what is necessary, they then make up some excuse as to WHY NOT. This is why the “Rich get Richer.” What side do you want to be on? Especially with everything going on “out there.” Maybe you would like to join my network, my investment family here in the Heartland, and learn what we know. I am picky about who I let in, but if you think you have what it takes to be part of what we do here, then you should contact me at 319.350.5378 by text or email darin@heartlandinvestmentpartners.com .
In the email or text, simply say: “I would like to know more about your current capital raise.” Simple and easy. This is your first step. By way of reference, one of my largest and most successful investment partners, H.L., contacted me via an email he got from me. That was in 2018. He now owns over $15M in multi- family and is looking for more . I predict he will double his value over the next 10 years. Lastly, this is not some kind of sales pitch. I don’t need your money. I won’t be putting you on some sort of auto-sequence email blast or chasing you with calls or texting. I want people who want to be involved because of what I know, and be part of an ongoing, powerful investment family and network. This is not just about ONE investment. This is about the long-term impact — your long-term impact . If this resonates with you and you want to know some of what I know, THIS IS YOUR FIRST STEP . Contact me if you are truly serious.
A week ago, I started telling some of my closest investors about my plans. Even guys in my Inner Circle texted me, wondering what I was up to. Still, with everything going on out there , many of you wondered if this was really a smart thing to do, right now? It’s a fair question, so I’ll tell you what I told them ... I want to go into the end of 2025 and early 2026 with enough additional capital ready for the multi- family opportunities that will be offered to me, so I will get the first shot, AND, in addition to that, what is coming in 2025–26. I have big goals and big plans, and so do my investment partners. That is why we are doubling down on what is happening in the market and what is to come. The “crowd” will be scared and fearful, and most will do what everyone else does. Follow the herd, blend into the crowd, and get what most everyone else has: nothing . I told them that this isn’t what my partners and I do. We don’t follow the crowd. We are a bit different . We don’t just “dare” to be different. We are consistent, patient, and even rebellious, and so are our results.
–Darin
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