Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-301) and index.

The power of pressure -- The stress of pressure -- The nature of pressure -- The anatomy of choking -- How pressure affects our thinking -- Pressure traps -- The third variable -- Pressure solutions -- Building your COTE of armor -- COTE of armor's origin -- Confidence -- Optimism -- Tenacity -- Enthusiasm.

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