Research found that 90% of top performers can manage their emotions in times of stress.

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Aytekin Tank is an entrepreneur who says managing stress is a marker of any high performer. Tank says knowing how and when to de-escalate your own reactions can lead to better decision-making. Avoiding "catastrophizing" and embracing empathy can retrain your brain to better handle stress.

Lyndon B. Johnson was known for his histrionics — his customary reaction to minor pain or illness was...

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