Finding Your Speed Limit: How to Map Your Activation Zones | Ep #35
Zoran builds on Episode 9 by introducing activation mapping — a practical tool to measure and adjust your nervous system “speed” across different phases of performance. Learn how to identify your zone...
19 Sep 20253min
Sleep is Active Prep: Moving Beyond the 8-Hour Myth | Ep #34
Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s performance prep. In this episode, Zoran breaks down the myths around “8 hours,” the science of sleep cycles, and the difference between quality and quantity. Drawing on e...
17 Sep 20255min
Why Self-Worth and Self-Confidence are Separate Muscles | Ep #33
Albert Bandura defined self-efficacy as belief in your ability to act effectively. Alan Weiss calls it efficacy — confidence you can succeed in new, difficult situations. In this episode, Zoran combin...
15 Sep 20256min
Flow Follows Focus: The 4-Stage Science of Peak Performance | Ep #32
Zoran breaks down the science of flow, drawing from researchers like Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Through the lens of a downhill skier, learn how flow triggers like clear goals, risk, and concentration cr...
13 Sep 20255min
3 Breathing Assessments to Measure Your Tolerance for Stress | Ep #31
Building on episode 26, Zoran walks you through three simple breathing assessments you can do anywhere: the Hi-Lo test, respiratory rate, and the BOLT score. Learn how to measure your breath mechanics...
12 Sep 20255min
Your Personal Launch Sequence: The Pre-Performance Routine | Ep #30
Zoran dives into the power of a pre-performance routine. Discover how to create a personalized sequence of actions—incorporating breathwork, visualization, focus cues, and emotional regulation—to cons...
9 Sep 20253min
Why Harsh Self-Judgment is a Cognitive Load Drain | Ep #29
Zoran explores self-compassion as a powerful performance tool. Learn how to transform your inner critic into an ally by practicing self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and observing thoughts mi...
7 Sep 20253min
No Plan Survives Contact: The Formula 1 Guide to Adaptability | Ep #28
In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores adaptability — the ability to pivot quickly when plans fall apart. Drawing on examples from Formula 1 and emergency medicine, he shares practical ...
5 Sep 20254min
