When Hardik Pandya was asked by Dinesh Kartik in a conversation (after India beat SA in the 4th T20 at Rajkot) as to how does he manage pressure so well and remains calm, Hardik revealed another brahmastra given to him by MSD. He said MS told him to focus on what the team requires in any given situation rather than focusing on his own score. Focusing on his score or the current reality would only cause worry and create pressure, whereas, focusing on the team's need would give him a tangible goal to focus upon and make him achieve it given that the human brain truly is an incredible goal seeking system. Those who have read the  wonderful book, a timeless classic from Dr. Maxwell Maltz, "Pschyocybernetics" would instantly attest to that. For the uninitiated, its a must read...

Further, focusing on a superordinate goal like team's need gives a player extra motivation and drive to achieve it rather than a personal goal. A complete chapter unraveling the power of Superordinate goals and how Australian and West Indies' cricket teams harnessed it effectively to win cricket world cups in 2015 and 2016; is available in the leadership book on MSD, "The Maverick's  Code", available on Amazon (at https://www.amazon.in/Mavericks-Code-Leadership-Strategies-Principles/dp/B0B1V74QFX) for those looking to dig for more...Check it out!