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What does it mean?
McNair praises a peer for maintaining composure and performance when under high stress during games.
In plain terms
He stays calm and plays well even when things get tough.
What can you take from it?
Calmness under stress is a key trait for elite athletes.

Where it applies

  • sports competitions
  • high-stakes meetings
  • crisis management

Putting it to work

  • practice stress scenarios
  • train breathing techniques
  • study calm leaders

Questions to consider

  • How do you maintain focus when stakes are highest?
  • What makes someone thrive under pressure?

Another view

It may overlook the physical toll that stress takes over time.

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  2. 'If you were going to put together a list of all the things you can't coach-poise, ability to lead, competitiveness, responsibility-he has them all.'

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  3. 'The guy's as talented as any quarterback who has ever played the game.'

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