“Care Less, Shoot Better?” | Brian Hill on the Psychology of Performance Under Pressure
In this clip from his Guardian Conference class, Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant shares powerful insight on performance, mindset, and why caring too much might be what’s killing your shooting. From “choking” under pressure to achieving a calm, focused state of awareness, Brian breaks down how elite athletes — and shooters — get out of their own way. He dives into concepts like transient hypofrontality, the importance of letting go, and why sometimes the best shooting happens when you stop trying so hard.
🔥 “Ask it. Don’t tell it.” 🔥 “Ride the pistol.” 🔥 “Shooting is fun… because aiming clears your mind.”
If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated on the range or nervous in competition, this is a clip worth watching — and rewatching.