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Do You Thrive or Crack Under Pressure?

Posted by michael on from the snap-like-a-twig dept.

Flatline5150 writes "The New York Times has a good article on why some people thrive under stress while others crack under pressure. Among other tidbits, pessimists make great lawyers..."

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  1. If this is not the first post... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    I will shave my ass with a belt sander.

    As always, links to video of the event will be posted.

    1. Re:If this is not the first post... by datadriven · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      got a url?

      I have 6 Gmail invites to give away

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  2. fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    fp

  3. Fr1st P0st by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Fr1st P0st

  4. First! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    That was stressful!!

  5. Yes by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My crack definately thrives with pressure.A guy with a nice and long one giving it pressure.

  6. When you don't know what to do... by OccidentalSlashy · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Calmly say "First Post."

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  7. Re:Best line in the article... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Some courses in basic English usage and literacy will help you move up nicely.

    Hint: The Shift key is your friend.