This Sunday, over 100 million American viewers will tune in to watch the Big Game. Sports scientist Eric Zillmer decided to study which traits top athletes need to win the title. “Super-elite athletes are tough-minded and not easily rattled,” he said. “Their psychological profiles look similar to those of high-performance solo classical guitarists or fighter pilots.” Athletes also need to be open and flexible in their thinking, which helps them in real-time critical moments. Mindfulness practices, like meditation and yoga, are now part of the elite athlete toolkit. (Study Finds)
Phone Topic: What is the most important personality trait for success?