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I'm sure we've all played some sort of sport or other competition. At least for me, I've experienced physiological changes when I'm involved in a 'clutch' or 'close-and-late' situation.
In some arenas (like my job) I thrive under this sort of pressure. I experience hyperfocus and a sense of calm. In other arenas I choke. I have an accelerated heartbeat, sweat profusely and fumble at basic tasks.
Surely we've all experienced nerves, at the very least.
It makes sense that 'clutch skill' is extremely difficult to measure statistically and to differentiate it from random distribution in a small sample size. But that doesn't mean it doesn't exist! The preponderance of evidence and experience tells me it does.
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