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Today, I’m joined by Geir Jordet, the world's leading expert on the psychology of penalties and author of "Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout." Geir brings an extensive background in sports psychology, with a focus on high-pressure performances in football. He has studied and published analyses on every major penalty shootout in soccer since 1976, so is ideally placed to  offer insights into the critical moments that define sports outcomes, and how these insights apply across different sports and high-stress professions. Show Notes: Introduction to Geir Jordet: Learn about Geir's extensive background in sports psychology, focusing on high-pressure performances in football, and how it applies across various high-stress fields. Euros Enthusiasm: Geir shares his thoughts on the ongoing Euros competition and his personal enjoyment of the games. Origin of Interest: Discover how Geir's fascination with penalty shootouts began and what drove him to focus his career on this niche. Un