Defensive Pessimism: How Negative Thinking Can Have a Positive Impact
From the Swimming World website...
By Lily Perkins
The most common approach heading into a big competition is to think positively–visualize the best-case scenario, focus on improving times or beating opponents, and avoid worrying about negative outcomes. For years, athletes and coaches have viewed this approach as the most effective strategy. But another mindset may be just as effective: Defensive pessimism.
