Why Athletes, Artists, Soldiers, and CEOs Meditate

Meditation is often framed as relaxation or spirituality.This episode looks at it as training.Across sports, military, academia, creative fields, and business, high performers are using meditation, breathwork, and visualization to improve measurable outcomes — faster reaction times, greater endurance, better decisions under pressure, stronger focus, emotional regulation, and improved recovery and sleep.This is an evidence-based overview of how meditation is being applied in high-stakes environments where performance matters.We cover research findings, real-world case studies, and the specific techniques most commonly used — from mindfulness and focused attention, to breathwork, visualization, and recovery-focused practices.The goal here isn’t to mystify meditation or oversell it. It’s to show, plainly, why people who rely on their minds under pressure are treating mental training with the same seriousness as physical training.If you’re skeptical but curious, this episode is for you.Citations and studies referenced in this episode are linked in the accompanying blog post.https://idiotmystic.com/f/how-meditation-boosts-performance-for-athletes-soldiers-ceos----Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394Artist: http://incompetech.com/