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> ... the elite players were significantly more relaxed than the average players, and the best of the best were the most relaxed of all.

Presumably the best players also KNOW that they are the best--doesn't that make it easier to relax? How do you control for this?

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Additionally, they are probably more talented and therefore have a higher progress rate when they practice which leads to less frustation and more relaxation.

It's easy to be relaxed when you know that as long as you put in some hours you'll always belong to the best of the best while others are constantly struggling with trying to become one of those best of the best to be more successful, get a better paid job (especially in music),...

The elite players are also probably more likely to be taking beta blockers: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/17/arts/music/17tind.html?pag...

Not if you are afraid of failure.

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