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Playing not to lose: the caution that costs you your place

Playing not to lose: the caution that costs you your place

Playing not to lose: the caution that costs you your place

Enda O'Shea

Published on: 03/09/2026

Playing not to lose is an old habit that still protects you. Where it was set up, why it gets you taken off anyway, and how to retire it.

Why You Freeze When It Matters Most (and Why It Was Never a Confidence Problem)

Why You Freeze When It Matters Most (and Why It Was Never a Confidence Problem)

Why You Freeze When It Matters Most (and Why It Was Never a Confidence Problem)

Enda O'Shea

Published on: 10/06/2026

Freezing in competition is not a confidence problem. It is an old protective response firing at the wrong moment, and it can be changed. Here is how it works.

Why You Choke Under Pressure — And Why It Isn't a Confidence Problem

Why You Choke Under Pressure — And Why It Isn't a Confidence Problem

Why You Choke Under Pressure — And Why It Isn't a Confidence Problem

Enda O'Shea

Published on: 01/06/2026

Choking under pressure is not weak nerves or low confidence. It is an old protective response firing at the wrong moment. Here is what is really happening.