Athletes are performing difficult, demanding physical and mental tasks, in a team environment, and without a "safety net". Programmers are not performers, and w

Athletes are performing difficult, demanding physical and mental tasks, in a team environment, and without a "safety net". Programmers are not performers, and we have a huge set of safety nets, but we can still learn focus, how to stay cool under pressure, and how to reach 'flow' from athletes. Exercises like Yoga and Tai Chi stress the mind body connection more explicitly than the NFL, but it's there in every sport.