Ben Aronin

Basketball and Finance. Train adults and players in decision making.
Coach and teach. Mentor + Motivator. Maximize potential and make dreams a reality.

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Geno Auriemma said, “With the absence of pressure, it’s hard to do great things.”

The best turn pressure into an opportunity.

Peak performances don’t come when you are relaxed.

They come when you feel the tension to perform better than normal.

The key is to not let the pressure overtake you, but to have a plan in place when you feel that pressure.

Handling pressure is a skill and a mindset.

Pressure is believing that anything outside you can impact how you feel.

This matters because your performance is 95% mental.

How To Perform Your Best Under Pressure:
1. Accept That Pressure is Real…But it’s Here to Help
Pressure is anxiety (fear) and tension (excitement). Tell yourself that's why you feel it. Accept it. Peak performances don’t come when people are relaxed, they come when people feel tension to perform better than normal.

2. Train Hard, Compete Easy
You can try too hard during game day, that is why you want to prepare and train your hardest during practice. When you practice your hardest, your natural instincts and creativity will take over during the game. Then you can just act and not think.

3. Expect That You Are Going to Feel Pressure
Prepare your mind, body, and thoughts. The difference between successful performers and others is that they push through pressure regardless because they have confidence in their approach and performance.

4. Change Your Self-Image
Your self-image is your habits and attitude. Your performance will never exceed your self-image of yourself, so work on that image!
• Change the voice inside your head
• Use affirmations to change that voice
• Visualize the self-image of what you want to see

5. Turn Problems Into Opportunities
You are either winning or learning. If you don't win then it's time to learn. It means your mind and body weren’t ready to win and you need to improve. What needs improvement?
• Your training?
• Your concentration?
• Your acceptance of pressure?
• Your self-image?

6. Concentrate On The Moment
Your mind can only concentrate on one thing at a time. Focus on the task at hand. Before that task, picture what you want. Take control of what you picture and visualize. If you picture something, you can’t have a negative thought at the same time.

““You can measure a man’s character by the choices he makes under pressure.”- Winston Churchill

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Confidence levels soar with the right guidance. From retirement planning to financial security, working with an advisor who gets you makes all the difference. Reach out today to take the first step toward a more confident future.

Source: Planning and Progress Study, 2023.

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These days, debt is weighing down a lot of people. If you’re one of them, there’s some good news. With the right strategies, you can pay down your debt AND save toward your goals. Yes, at the same time. Reach out and let’s put a plan together for you.

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The latest Northwestern Mutual research finds Americans making more progress in paying down their debts. While debt may seem bad, it isn’t always. Please reach out if you’d like to talk about your financial plan. https://t.co/RL5zHxEVd9

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With a solid financial plan, we can work together to lower your debt while also allowing you to build toward your financial future. Contact me to get started.

Source: Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study, 2023

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Think about what you love doing. Then think about being able to do it all the time. Start planning now, and I can help you retire the way you want without having to change your current lifestyle. So, what are you most excited to do in retirement? Let me know in the comments.

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Reach out to a trusted advisor for help navigating this new landscape.

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