Why Composure is the Real Edge in High Performance We often celebrate those who push the hardest, the ones who grind, hustle, and give it their all. But in sport, business, and life, the real differentiator isn’t intensity. It’s composure. The Myth of “Harder Means Better” When pressure builds, most people tend to double down on their efforts. They push, strain, and try to out-muscle the moment. But pressure doesn’t always respond to power; it responds to presence. Think of a

This week, a familiar theme surfaced across my coaching sessions, from the boardroom to the start line. Different stories, same lesson: before courage comes calm. One leader arrived feeling the weight of constant decision- making. Her voice carried pressure, the kind that comes from leading while holding your breath. We slowed things down, not to pause her progress, but to give her nervous system permission to catch up. Within minutes, her presence changed. She didn’t need to

All of us go through times when God feels far away. Prayer feels empty. The Bible feels flat. Worship feels like going through the motions. These “dry seasons” are part of the journey of faith, yet they can feel lonely and confusing. In our RiseMen circle, we spoke honestly about this. And what stood out most was the freedom to admit: “I don’t feel close to God right now.” Sometimes the most powerful step is simply naming where we really are. Even the Greats Faced Silence Dav