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Overcoming mental hurdles – on the field and in the markets.

In this interview, Christian Petracca delves into the depths of his mind as he reflects on his uncertainties and anxieties surrounding his performance on the field for the Melbourne Demons.

Despite being hailed as one of the league's top players, Petracca opens up about the constant longing for more success and the ever-present doubts that plague even the most accomplished athletes.

He sheds light on the fact that no matter how many games one has under their belt, the weight of expectations and pressures persist, sometimes more intensely within oneself rather than from external sources.

Despite his impressive career, Christian Petracca still struggles with uncertainty and anxiety surrounding his performance. To overcome this, he leverages high-performance psychology and consciously manages his emotions.

Reading time: 3 minutes

Trading level: Beginner

MANAGING EMOTIONS • HIGH PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY • OVERCOMING INTERNAL UNCERTAINTY