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Feb 2020
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SYSK Choice: Psyching Yourself Up for An...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Some people love rollercoasters and scary movies – but why? What is the appeal of being scared half to death? Today, you’ll find out why. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/10/why-do-some-brains-enjoy-fear/280938/?single_page=true We’ve all been in the situation where we HAVE to perform well and because of that we lose our confidence, get nervous ... Show More
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