The Prodigy Trap: Why World-Class Performance Isn't Linear | Ep #87
Zoran breaks down a groundbreaking study from the journal Science that debunks the myth of early specialization. Comparing the "Tiger Woods" vs "Roger Federer" paths found in David Epstein’s Range, th...
12 Tammi 4min
Friday Reset: Mission Clarity for the Year Ahead | Ep #86
The first Friday Reset of 2026. Zoran leads a guided visualization session designed to help high performers strip away the baggage of the previous year and define a clear, purpose-driven mission for t...
9 Tammi 4min
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 Tammi 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 Tammi 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 Tammi 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 Joulu 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 Joulu 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 Joulu 20254min
