Armor the Engine: Why Mimicking Success is a Strategic Trap | Ep #85
Zoran explores the hidden trap of survivorship bias in high-performance environments. Using the classic World War II story of Abraham Wald and the reinforced bombers, this episode explains why mimicki...
8 Jan 3min
You Fall to Your Standards: Resetting the Baseline for 2026 | Ep #84
A short manifesto to open the new year. Zoran challenges listeners to reset—not raise—their personal standards by defining who they choose to be under pressure. This episode explores why clarity beats...
5 Jan 2min
Built for Pressure: How to Perform When it Matters Most | Trailer
Pressure isn’t something to be eliminated. It’s something to be trained for. Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for leaders, high performers, and mission-driven professionals. Hosted by Zoran ...
5 Jan 56s
The 2025 Masterclass: 6 Principles for High Performance in 2026 | Ep #83
In this 2025 Year-End Masterclass, Zoran Stojković distills the most impactful lessons from over 80 episodes of Built for Pressure. From identity and motivation to focus, recovery, and the ancient wis...
31 Des 20257min
Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose: The Mechanics of Sustained Drive | Ep #82
Zoran explores what truly motivates sustained performance, drawing on Daniel Pink’s research into autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Learn why money and perks fall short, how choice improves performance,...
30 Des 20254min
Character vs. Reputation: Why Fusing Identity to Results is Dangerous | Ep #81
Zoran explores the role of identity in performance under pressure — distinguishing between character, reputation, and public image. Through a story from professional sport, he highlights how narrow id...
29 Des 20254min
Friday Reset: A Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Session | Ep #80
In this Friday Reset, Zoran leads a short Progressive Muscle Relaxation session to help you release tension and downshift from the demands of the week. By intentionally tightening and relaxing key mus...
26 Des 20256min
17 National Championships: Leadership Lessons from Dick Gould | Ep #79
Zoran shares leadership lessons from a conversation with legendary Stanford tennis coach Dick Gould, whose teams won 17 NCAA championships. This episode explores humility, trust, adaptability, and why...
25 Des 20254min
